I don't know the rowing terminology!

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1410596117
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http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1410596417

Posted by rfvv on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 4:20am.

1. Each team in the Boat Race has eight rowers and one more person who does not row, a cox.

2. Each team in the Boat Race is composed of eight rowers and one more person who does not row, a cox.

3. Each team in the Boat Race comprises eight rowers and one more person who does not row, a cox.

4. Each team in the Boat Race consists of eight rowers and one more person who does not row, a cox.

5. Each team in the Boat Race has eight rowers and a cox, one more person who does not row.

6. Each team in the Boat Race has eight rowers and a cox, a person who does not row.

(Are they all the same in meaning? Which one is commonly used? And which one is better, Sentence 5 or Sentence 6?)

Damon ... again! - Writeacher, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 8:36am

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English - Damon, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 6:20pm

I would pick (6).

However if I were writing it I would say:

Each shell has eight rowers and a coxswain who does not row but steers the boat while keeping the rowers working together.

As for the other question:

1. is fine although there is much more to being a good coxswain.

I would pick 2-2 because it is specific about why you want the big strong guys in the middle.

3. fine

4. fine.

No worries! I can help explain some rowing terminology for you.

In the first link you shared, the question asks for the difference between square and feathering oars in rowing. Square and feathering are terms used to describe the position of the oar blades during the rowing stroke.

- Square blade refers to the position of the oar blade when it is perpendicular to the water. This is the initial position of the blade as it enters the water at the catch during the stroke.

- Feathering, on the other hand, refers to the action of turning the oar blade parallel to the water as it comes out of the water at the finish of the stroke. Feathering helps to reduce wind resistance and allows the oars to quickly and smoothly return to the catch position for the next stroke.

So, the main difference between square and feathering oars is the position of the blade relative to the water: square being perpendicular, and feathered being parallel.

In the second link you shared, the question asks about regatta heats and semifinals. Let's break down the terminology:

- Regatta: A regatta is a series of boat races held as part of a sporting event. It usually involves multiple races and provides an opportunity for rowers to compete.

- Heats: In a regatta, heats are the preliminary races designed to qualify or eliminate teams or individuals for further rounds or finals. Heats enable a larger number of boats/crews to compete against each other, and the best performers from these heats advance to the next round.

- Semifinals: Semifinals are the races that follow the heats. They involve a smaller number of boats/crews compared to heats, and the best performers from the semifinals move on to the finals.

Overall, heats and semifinals are stages in a regatta that determine which teams or individuals advance to the finals based on their performance in the earlier races.

To get more information on rowing terminology or any other topic, you can also refer to rowing books, websites, or reach out to rowing coaches and experts who have in-depth knowledge of the sport.