Parts of the Boat
Rigging 101
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Rowing History
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the part of the boat that must cross the finish line first

What is the bow ball?

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The size of wrench used for American made boats. 

What is 7/16th

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The Coaching staffs resident RMU Alumni. 

Who is Coach Lindsay? 

1

The University who represented the US and beat the Germans at the 1936 Olympics

Washington 

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The Grinches Lead Reindeer

Max, His Dog. 

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The part of the boat that rests in the water. 

What is the hull?

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The size of wrench used for international boats. 

What is 10 mil. 

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Coach Todds Alter Ego

Who is Mr. Todd the bus driver

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Ancient culture to whom rowing as we recognize it today is first accredited

What is Egypt. 

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Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn, and Syrup

What are the 4 major food groups in Elf. 

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Be sure to wipe out any sand and debris from this before launching. 

What is the track. 

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Switching stroke seat from the traditional port side to starboard, or stacking up rowers on the same side back to back. 

What is a bucket?

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Coach Madison's College Almamater. 

What is Mercyhurst?

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1896 in Athens, Greece

What are the first Olympic Games, for which rowing was an event. Sadly racing was canceled due to rough seas. 

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The first night of Hannauka 2022. 

What is Sunday 12/18? 

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The part of the boat that keeps you on course. 

What is the skeg. 

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The measurement from the center of the hull to the pin on a Sweep boat

What is the Spread? 

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Coach Bailey's college colors. 

What are Cherry and White? 

7

The first collegiate rowing team in the US. 

What is Yale

7

"Bah Humbug"- Quoting This Man

Ebeneezer Scrooge

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 The part of the boat that is often bent or damaged when a rower catches a crab

What is the backstay. 

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The measurement from pin to pin on a sculling boat. 

The span

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Coach Maples kryptonite. 

What is Peanut Butter

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The year women's rowing was added to the Olympics

1976

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Holiday that falls on Weds Dec 21st 2022. 

Winter Solstice, a celestial Holiday that is celebrated in a number of ways around the world and has influenced various religious celebrations.