Does it take skill to row a rowboat on a leisurely ride across a lake or can anyone with no experience do it?

Question

I'm not talking about an outrigger or anything, just a leisurely ride across a lake on an ordinary rowboat for two adults who have no boating experience.

Answer 1

no, you don't need any experience, just know that the left paddle pushes you right and the right paddle pushes you left

Answer 2

There is always a degree of skill required. You will need to keep oars even and practise turns and not pull too hard that the oars jump out of the sockets. Hold onto the oars so not to lose one and wear a life vest.

Sit in the middle of the boat unless you both plan to row together. Steering is the major hurdle.

Answer 3

No real experience needed, just a bit of common sense.