Which command means to complete the stroke...

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Which command means to complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with the blades trimmed fore and aft?

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Question 1 of 27070

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Which command means to complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with the blades trimmed fore and aft?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Standard pulling boat commands used for rowing • Difference between commands that start the stroke, stop the boat, and position the oars • What it means to have oar blades "trimmed fore and aft"

💭 Think About

• Think about which command is used when the boat has finished rowing and you want the oars quiet, level, and not driving the boat ahead or astern. • Ask yourself: which of these commands is specifically about how the oars are held, rather than about making or stopping way through the water? • Consider what each command would make the boat do: would it move ahead, stop quickly, prepare to row, or simply rest the oars in a neutral position?

✅ Before You Answer

• Match each command to its purpose: start rowing, stop the boat’s motion, bring oars vertical, or rest/feather oars level. • Picture the oar position for each command and see which one has blades flat and parallel to the keel (fore and aft). • Verify which command is associated with completing the stroke and setting the oars at rest rather than stopping the boat abruptly.