I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?
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I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?Hello TSR! I know there are a few rowers on here and I am asking how I could possibly get into rowing?
Here's some info about me, might be useful?
I'm 14 years old.
5 foot 7.
8.5 stone. Not at all fat.
I play a lot of sport. Squash, football, badminton, cycling.
Looking to start rowing for the workout side, fitness and for fun really.
Thanks
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?As a novice it does not really matter, well when I started I just wore sport shorts and a sport t-shirt, make you dont wear baggy stuff as you dont want to get your clothes stuck in on your oars or in the seat slide. as you progress and get faster/better boats etc enter races then you can get Lycra and stuff,
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?As a novice, did you fall in a lot?(Original post by ah.meh)
As a novice it does not really matter, well when I started I just wore sport shorts and a sport t-shirt, make you dont wear baggy stuff as you dont want to get your clothes stuck in on your oars or in the seat slide. as you progress and get faster/better boats etc enter races then you can get Lycra and stuff, -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?Not really.(Original post by Mr Bee)
As a novice, did you fall in a lot?
It does happen, but you're more likely to get chinned by your oar handles than anything else. -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?where do you live cause its not a sprt youll find up north cause up north where not gay(Original post by Mr Bee)
Hello TSR! I know there are a few rowers on here and I am asking how I could possibly get into rowing?
Here's some info about me, might be useful?
I'm 14 years old.
5 foot 7.
8.5 stone. Not at all fat.
I play a lot of sport. Squash, football, badminton, cycling.
Looking to start rowing for the workout side, fitness and for fun really.
Thanks
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?Ha, depended on the boat, I did mainly octos at the start and so with such a big boat it was nearly impossibly to capsize. but in singles and pairs have to say I did capsize on the odd occasion early on, but in singles it is quite easy to jump back into the boat and the boat club will have a safety launch, so you're always safe.
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?I'm not sure if I should start. I'm a very weak swimmer, would this be a disadvantage?(Original post by Tabris)
Not really.
It does happen, but you're more likely to get chinned by your oar handles than anything else. -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?Hilar...(Original post by kopite493)
where do you live cause its not a sprt youll find up north cause up north where not gay -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?What a complete moron you really are.(Original post by kopite493)
where do you live cause its not a sprt youll find up north cause up north where not gay -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?the boat would most likely float, so the general rule is stick with the boat (hold onto it etc use it to keep afloat) so as long as you can swim it should be fine, but if you can not swim then I would think twice about it, as in rivers etc it could be dangerous, but as long as your sensible all would be fine.(Original post by Mr Bee)
I'm not sure if I should start. I'm a very weak swimmer, would this be a disadvantage? -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?East midlands. Lincolnshire.(Original post by kopite493)
where do you live cause its not a sprt youll find up north cause up north where not gay -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?you may find some club ill be honest i doubt it though(Original post by Mr Bee)
East midlands. Lincolnshire. -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?http://www.britishrowing.org/clubs/l...-rowing-centre(Original post by Mr Bee)
East midlands. Lincolnshire.
That should be your closest club, I think. -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?literally cracked up with laughter...(Original post by kopite493)
where do you live cause its not a sprt youll find up north cause up north where not gay
you need to find a local rowing club and they'll tell you what you need to know... -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?Not necessarily I can't swim, but still row at my unis boat club -thinking of learning however.(Original post by Mr Bee)
There's a club that uses the main river through Lincoln I believe. Would you get swimming lessons first, then look into it? -
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Re: I'm 14, how would I get into rowing?How do you get on when you fall in?(Original post by whizz-kid)
Not necessarily I can't swim, but still row at my unis boat club -thinking of learning however.
