What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 5 rules · Step 2 of 4Racing and winning
The start and the race
- What is a false start in rowing?A false start is when a crew begins rowing and its boat crosses the start line after the red flag or red light is shown and before the start command.
- Do rowers have to stay in their lane?Each crew has a lane reserved for it and must stay completely inside it for the whole race, oars included.
- What counts as interference in rowing?Interference is when a crew's oars or boat go into an opponent's lane and put that opponent at a disadvantage, by contact, by wash, by distraction or in any other way.