Pair oar boats are fun and a huge challenge. We discuss what you should do when trying a pair for the first time and what makes pairs go fast.

Timestamps

03:00 set up the rig correctly

- handle at the right position

- release at the same place

- oar handle height.

Set up to the pin work through position so you are both the same. If you don't know what this is, ask us!.

05:00 You can adjust inboard/out- board to unique settings for this crew.

07:00 Who sits where?

Stroke - needs to be regular and rhythmical.

Strength of the rowers affects seating - bow has more leverage so weaker athlete can go here.

Who steers?

09:00 Experiments are encouraged.

10:30 Fast pairs are good communicators

Technique - hand heights on the recovery must match. Practice your hand heights and high balance. 12:30 Stability on the recovery.

Find exact timings - arms, squaring, body rock etc.

Sequence together. Use physical reference points to guide you.

15:00 Who feels things more?

Body awareness is needed - control your weight as you go through the stroke.

17:00 Choose a gathering point where you focus on being precisely together in timing and body position. This creates synch between you.

19:30 Match your power curves

Use land ergs to wore on this. Initiate the power in the same way.

21:30 Steering a pair.

Use pressure more than the rudder. Recovering from a mis-steer is a critical skill.

Build steering habits into your practices.

Pairs are fun - a worthwhile investment in time.

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