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Splash Point, Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex |
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With thanks to Bradford Grammar School Boat Club www.bgsbc.co.uk for much of the technical aspect. | ||||
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Oars are referred to as blades for rowing and sculls for sculling. They are made of carbon fibre although you may start with wooden blades; wooden blades are heavier but can make the boat easier to balance for beginners. Cleavers - the most commonly used type of oar, made out of fibreglass and carbon fibre. The shafts of the oars are hollow, making them as light as possible. Macon - originally created in the 1960's, was the blade of choice until cleavers came into existence. Macon blades are used for novices as they put less strain on your back if you have bad technique. Blade or Spoon - the end of the oar that is places in the water and used to propel the boat forward; also the oar itself is often referred to as a blade. Shaft - the long, (now commonly hollow) length of the oar. Collar or Button - a small plastic piece that is placed against the gate to keep the oar from slipping out.
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