Long boat rescue
Surf boat competition during a surf carnival. Surf boat passing a breaker. In surf lifesaving, long boats , called surf boats , while no longer used for rescues, remain one of the most popular events at surf lifesaving carnivals. The boats weigh between 180 and 250 kilograms and are crewed by four rowers and a sweep. Contents 1 Operation 1.1 Positions 2 Racing 3 Surf Boats at Piha Surf Life Saving Club, New Zealand Operation Positions The positions in the boat are as follows: Bow (1) - the position nearest the bow (front) of the boat. Often regarded as the most dangerous of the positions. Second Bow (2) - the next nearest the bow, their oar is on the opposite side to the bow rower's and these two rowers comprise the bow pair. Second Stroke (3) - the next seat away from the bow and probably the seat closest to the centre of the boat, their main role is to stabilise the boat. Their oar is on the same side of the boat as the bow r...