Rowing can be traced back to 1430 BC, in an Egyptian funerary inscription, that states that the warrior Amenophis II was famous for his ability with oars. Rowing was a part of funeral games in Greece and Rome. Venetian festivals in the 13th century included boat races resembling modern rowing. The first instances of water games that were similar to modern rowing were observed in the 10th century when professional river workers took part in a race in the Thames River in London. Doggett’s Coat and Badge is the oldest rowing competition in the world right now and it was started in 1715. By the end of the 18th Century, amateur competitions of similar kind were held by Boat Clubs, which had to begin to form in various Colleges, Schools and...

Now it is time to feather the oars or roll the wrists and this will cause the oars to shift and become parallel to the water. Next, pull the oars back, and also slide the seat back by pushing your legs back. This will require some time to master, but it is something that can be bettered by practice. At the end of the move, one should lean back and feather the oars again until the oars are flat again. The process will be repeated continuously to keep the boat moving. Rowing requires tremendous body strength and it is important to do routine workouts and also build your stamina. Many athletes use Rowing Tanks to practice rowing. It is also used by Olympic athletes and has the added advantage of enabling athletes to continue a practice...