How is the game rowing played?

Answer 1

Rowing isn't usually referred to as a game. Rowing events are more frequently referred to as regattas (or races). There are two main formats for regattas: head races or sprints. The race courses range from a couple thousand meters to several thousand meters in length. The sport of rowing can be compared to that of cross-country and track with the longer races (head races) generally taking place in the fall season and the shorter races (sprints) occurring in the spring. The rules of rowing competition vary depending on whether the event is categorized as a head race or sprint. Head races are simply timed races. Boats row through the starting line one by one and whoever crosses the finish line with the fastest time wins. In a sprint race, however, all the boats in a particular heat line up at the starting line and start from a dead standstill. These races are much more fast paced and intense as the competition is often neck-and-neck all the way across the finish line. The first boat to cross the finish line wins, even if only by a fraction of an inch!