LTR Terms - Rowers

Question 1

Bisweptual

Answer 1

Slang for rower who rows both starboard and port

Question 2

Bow (seat)

Answer 2

Rower closest to the bow (front)

Question 3

Coxswain

Answer 3

Prounounced “cox’n”
The oarless crew-member who steers, gives commands, and executes the practice plan or race strategy. The coxswain either sits in the stern or lies in the bow of the boat.

Question 4

Engine Room

Answer 4

Middle rowers of the boat
Biggest/strongest

Question 5

Line-up

Answer 5

Selected config of rowers

Question 6

Novices

Answer 6

Rowers rowing for their first season

Question 7

Port

Answer 7

A sweep rower who rows with the oar on the Port (left) side of the boat

Question 8

Sculler

Answer 8

Rower w/2 oars

Question 9

Seat number

Answer 9

A rower’s position, counting up from the Bow

Question 10

Starboard

Answer 10

A Sweep Rower who rows with the oar on the Starboard side

Question 11

Stroke (seat)

Answer 11

Rower closest to the stern
Responsible for stroke rate and rhythm - timing is following by the other rowers

Question 12

Sweep Rower

Answer 12

A rower w/1 oar