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The Physics of Rowing Balance at the Finish Stroke

Quick fact

At the finish of a stroke, the rowers' oars are out of the water for a split second, and they must rely entirely on their body control and the boat's forward momentum to avoid tipping.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched rowers and wondered how they stay upright just after pulling the oars through the water, especially when the oars are no longer in the water to stabilize them?