Approximately 2,000 years ago, the Greeks figured out that an oar affixed to the side of a boat working against a fulcrum was more effective than a paddle. Back then, rowing wasn't a sport, but a means of survival for the oarsmen who maneuvered large warships in battle.
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Link to other rowing sites here. If you come across an interesting link, please email us and tell us about it so we can include it in our list!