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What does feathering the blade mean?

Rotating the oar so the spoon is parallel to the water.

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  1. Rotating the oar so the spoon is parallel to the water ✔
  2. Pushing the oar deeper into the water
  3. Painting the oar in club colors

Why: Feathering rotates the oar so the spoon lies parallel to the water, reducing wind resistance during recovery.

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Answer: Rotating the oar so the spoon is parallel to the water. Feathering rotates the oar so the spoon lies parallel to the water, reducing wind resistance during recovery.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    rapidly rotates the oar so that the spoon is parallel to the water
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