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A pole with a flat section, known as the blade, near the end, used for propelling a boat through the water.
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| Oarlock |
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A latch that holds the oar and provides a fulcrum for the stroke.
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Descriptive of an unbalanced boat.
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| Official |
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An administrator who follows the race in a motorboat to ensure that all boats stay in their designated lanes.
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Descriptive of a balanced and level boat.
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The distance from the oarlock to the tip of the oar's blade.
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