Double Sculls

Stroke: O. Fawkes, Bow: Me
3rd 2011 NSW Rowing Championships
Championship Mens Under 16 Double Scull


The double scull is faster and more balanced than a single, yet provides much greater
responsiveness than the quad, making it a great boat to train and race in.

Qualities of a double scull (2x):

• It is a scull boat
• It has two people

Advantages:

• Unlike the big boats, less people to rely on
• No coxswain (less weight)
• Much harder to capsize than a single
• Faster than a single

Disadvantages:

• Slower than the big boats
• No coxswain (hard to steer)