Should you know how to swim if you are in the rowing team?

Question

i tried to learn how to swim but never succeeded, however, i think that i can at least float. But when you are rowing, is there any danger of falling into the water, does a boat typically have some kind of secuirty strap or something?

Answer 1

Yes you don't need to be a gold metalist swimmer but you do need to be able to be comfortable and swim.  I know that the teams here require you to do a swim test (I think it was a 50, 2 laps, and float for around 5 minutes).  I think you should take some lessons at the Y before you try out.  A security strap would be very dangerous if the boat flipped and you were stuck underwater

Answer 2

i think if you plan on goin near water at any occasion you should be able to swim, let alone a rowing team. seems like common sense to me

Answer 3

i think that if ur goin to be on a rowing team u should seek swiming lessons.. i think u would be more comfortable  and forcus in yourself as a rower on your team..

never know what can happen they say never say never

Answer 4

There is no strap to keep you in. if a boat flipped you would not want to be strapped to the boat when it is upside down. I work as a kayaking coach at a local rowing/kayaking club. all of our athletes must sign a form to say that they are able to swim. It would be dangerous not to be able to.

Answer 5

Difinitely should know how to swim, otherwise you would be in the drowning team; And you will be the leader.