how to row a little boat

Rowing a boat may seem simple, but there's actually more to it than you might think. In fact, how you row a boat is something of a lost art. Join me as I walk through the basic techniques for rowing, feathering the oars, how to turn, and how to ship the oars. I'll be learning right along with you...


Rowing isn't merely a way to propel a boat, it's also a good workout. Plus, you can forget about burning fossil fuels in an outboard. So maybe it's time to revive that lost art. Hopefully, after seeing this you'll want to run right out, jump in that rowboat, and start rowing.

Written by: Lenny Rudow
With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.