Crew is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Rowing is often described as the "ultimate team sport" because it requires groups of athlete to work in perfect unison to move the boat in the most efficient and quick manner.. No other sport demands more teamwork.

Anyone can participate as part of a crew. Athletes come in all sizes.. There are many different weight classifications for men and women. One of the toughest positions in a boat is the coxswain. A coxswain who is usually small and light is responsible for steering the boat, setting the pace of the rowers and executing the coaches plan..

Rowing is a highly competitive sport. Athletes exercise and develop the muscles in their legs, arms, back and stomach. Rowing teaches discipline and permits an individual to develop his or her strength, endurance, technique and character.

When it is done well, rowing looks graceful, elegant and sometimes effortless. Do not be fooled, however, because rowers have been refered to as the world's most physically-fit athletes.

A 2,000-meter race demands virtually everything a human being can physically and mentally bring to the competition. Aerobic ability, technical talent, mental discipline, balance and the ability to continue to work when the body is demanding that you stop are all attributes of a rower.