Free vertical oscillations in rowing

Abstract

The influence of the factor of vertical oscillation of academic boats on rowing effectiveness parameters defined as the change in the area of wetted surface of the boat caused due to the mean its draught increment is analysed in the paper. The indicators of rowing effectiveness conditioned by the factor of free oscillation of the boat are calculated for academic boats of different classes; the dependences of the effectiveness indicators on some of the different hull parameters of boats and on intensity of the rowers vertical effect on to the seat were determined; practical recommendations for the effectiveness increase are presented.