Rowing is divided into two disciplines: sculling and sweeping. In sculling, each rower (or oarsman) holds two oars, one in each hand, while in sweeping each rower holds one oar with both hands.
Rowing, propulsion of a boat by means of oars. As a sport, it involves watercraft known as shells (usually propelled by eight oars) and sculls (two or four oars), which are raced mainly on inland rivers and lakes. Learn more about the history, equipment, and styles of rowing in this article.
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