Oar Parts
Weird Rowing Terms
Boat Parts
Nautical Directions
Things I Haven't Taught Everyone Yet
100
This is the part of the oar that goes through the water.
What is the BLADE.
100
This is the term that means "to row lightly."
What is PADDLE.
100
This part of the boat prevents people from being impaled in the event of a collision.
What is the BOWBALL.
100
This is the part of the boat that crosses the finish line first.
What is the BOW.
100
True or False: A sprint racing lane for crew is wider than a standard U.S. road lane.
What is TRUE
200
This is the chunk of plastic that prevents the oar from falling through the oarlock.
What is the COLLAR
200
This is the error that happens when the blade goes into the water at an odd angle and gets stuck.
What is CATCHING A CRAB.
200
This is what the oars are secured into.
What is the OARLOCK.
200
This is the side of the boat that is on the right-hand side of the rower.
What is PORT.
200
This is the most popular distance in rowing. If you meet another rower in the wild you may have the urge to ask them their time for this test.
What is 2k
300
This is the black part of the oar made of carbon fiber.
What is the SHAFT.
300
This describes the blade when it is parallel with the water. This is the typical position during the Recovery Sequence.
What is ON THE FEATHER.
300
These are the long pieces of metal that the seat moves back and forth on.
What are the TRACKS or SLIDES.
300
Called "keel" when sailing, this is the term for the rowing equivalent.
What is SET.
300
Boat A is traveling at a 1:53 split at 28 spm. Boat B is traveling at a 1:55 split at 32 spm. If the boats are currently even, but are able to hold each of their splits and rates, which boat will reach the finish line first?
What is BOAT A
400
This part of the oar provides a guide for squaring and feathering.
What is the SLEEVE.
400
This is the command that means "stop."
What is WEIGH 'NUFF.
400
This part of the boat is where your feet are placed. It is also the platform where power is first applied in the stroke.
What are the FOOTBOARDS or FOOTSTRETCHERS.
400
If you are in a port-rigged boat and you need to move your bow ball to starboard, which seat should row?
What is TWO SEAT.
400
This is the name of the boat or dock that holds the rowing shell in position before the start of a sprint race.
What is a STAKE BOAT
500
This is the name of the brand of oar we use
What is DREHER
500
This describes the action of taking a boat out and preparing it to go row.
What is LAUNCHING.
500
This is the part of the boat that is affixed to the side of the boat, and provides the foundation for leverage against the oarlock.
What is the RIGGER.
500
This is the side of the boat that is on the left-hand side of the rower. Bonus points (300) if you know which Coach prefers to row this side.
What is STARBOARD.
Bonus: What is Coach Bre
500
This is the orange plastic piece in this image. Bonus points (300) if you know what the name of this piece stands for. 
What is CLAM
Bonus: What is Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism