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What is a bumps race?

Crews chase the boat ahead and a bump is awarded on contact.

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  1. Crews bump fists before starting
  2. Crews chase the boat ahead and a bump is awarded on contact ✔
  3. Boats race around floating bumps

Why: In bumps racing, crews start together and pursue the boat ahead; overtaking or contact earns a bump.

Huh, didn't know that: In bumps racing, crews start together and pursue the boat ahead; overtaking or contact earns a bump.

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Answer: Crews chase the boat ahead and a bump is awarded on contact. In bumps racing, crews start together and pursue the boat ahead; overtaking or contact earns a bump.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    If a crew overtakes or makes physical contact with the crew ahead, a bump is awarded
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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