Rowboat Regatta

Rowboat Regatta

Jump in the boat and let's go! Join our Rowboat Regatta and test your knowledge on these floating pieces of sailing history. Find out just how much you know about these feathered sea vessels!

published on May 06, 2023
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What type of propulsion does a rowboat require?

What type of propulsion does a rowboat require?
Oars
Sails
Electric motor
Gas engine
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What tool is used to steer a rowboat?

What tool is used to steer a rowboat?
A wheel
A rudder
A propeller
A sail
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Where is the rower seated while rowing?

Where is the rower seated while rowing?
Standing up
Lying down
Sitting in the middle
Sitting facing the bow
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What are the blades of an oar attached to?

What are the blades of an oar attached to?
a paddle
a wheel
loops on a pole
the gunwale
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How are oars held while rowing?

How are oars held while rowing?
overhand grip
underhand grip
sideways grip
no grip
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What is the purpose of an oarlock?

What is the purpose of an oarlock?
to move the boat forwards
to attach oars to the boat
to help steer
to keep the oar in place while rowing
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What is a tiller?

What is a tiller?
a type of lily
a lever used to steer a boat
a type of fish
a rope connecting the rudder to the stern
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What type of boat is a rowboat?

What type of boat is a rowboat?
displacement boat
planning boat
cruising boat
floating boat
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What is the best type of wood to use in constructing a rowboat?

pine
teak
balsa
cedar
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What is the purpose of a thole?

What is the purpose of a thole?
to support the rudder
to attach the oars to the boat
to give the rower something to hold on to
to fix the hull to the seats
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What type of sail is typically used for a rowboat?

What type of sail is typically used for a rowboat?
mainsail
jib
lateen
spritsail
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What is the length of a typical rowboat?

What is the length of a typical rowboat?
20-30 feet
10-13 feet
30-40 feet
15-20 feet