Rowing

*Contribution to Speed*
Rower's Skill	15%
Coxswain's Skill	15%
Rower's Physical Conditioning	15%
Rower's Mental Conditioning	15%
Rowers' Coordination	15%
Rigging	15%
Start	7%
Current	1/2%
Wakes	1/2%
Waves	1/2%
Wind	1/2%
Shell Hull Shape	1/2%
Shell Stiffness	1/2%
Total	100%


	Shell stiffness is inversely proportional to "rowability".


	Stiffer shells are more difficult to "setup" (balance). Stiffness equals faster if your crew has the skill to row the stiffer boat. Your crews race results may be better in a boat that offers more "forgiveness" than the very stiff boat.

1. Honeycomb is widely used below the waterline in the boating industry.
True/False

2. Honeycomb hulls are easy to repair.
True/False

3. Honeycomb must be used to build a stiff rowing shell.
True/False

4. Dirigo "coreless" technology consistently yields shells with rigged weights below the 205lb FISA limit.
True/False

5. Dirigo "coreless" technology was not available in 1980 when honeycomb was introduced to the market place.
True/False

6. Dirigo "coreless" technology shells are significantly more durable than cored (honeycomb/foam) hulls.
True/False

7. Dirigo "coreless" technology shells are significantly less costly to repair.
True/False

8. Dirigo "coreless" technology shells are significantly less costly to construct.
True/False


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