racing shell

A racing shell is a specialized boat designed for competitive rowing or sculling. These long, narrow, and lightweight craft are propelled by oars. In rowing, a single oar is used, while sculling involves using two oars, one in each hand. Racing shells are built for speed and efficiency, allowing rowers to glide smoothly through the water between strokes. They come in various configurations, accommodating single scullers, doubles, fours, and eights, with or without a coxswain to steer and direct the crew. The sport of rowing has a long history, evolving from ancient transportation methods to organized amateur and professional competitions held worldwide, including in the Olympic Games.123