Kurrawa surfboat crew coming home in big surf at kurrawa beach 2011 aussie titles.. About surf rowing: · surf boats were originally used for rescue operations but have now been replaced by inflatable rescue boats (irbs). · intense competition at national, state and regional level has kept the thrill sport alive. · in recent years there has been a huge increase in female boat crew numbers. · surf boat competition began in australia in the early 1900s.. Surfboat rowing technique is different to that of flat water rowing or sculling technique due to rough surf conditions, the different size and shape boat as well as the total weight of the boat which oarsmen must propel through the water..
Surf boat rowing roads and maritime services has prepared in consultation with industry stakeholders codes of conduct to enhance marine safety and navigation by increasing the current minimum requirements for specific vessels.. Check out this fantastic promotional video highlighting the different aspects of surf boat rowing and what makes the sport so great! the video was created by panga productions for the noosa heads surf life saving club.
