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In watercraft, a shell or racing shell is an extremely narrow, and often disproportionately long, rowing boat specifically intended for racing or exercise. It is semi-circular in cross-section in order to reduce drag to a minimum. This makes them unstable and liable to tip. Being able to balance, or "set" the boat while putting maximum effort into the oars is therefore an essential skill of rowing.
Originally made from wood, shells are now almost always made from a composite material for strength and weight advantages. The first composite shells were made from a form of papier-mâché and became popular in the 1870s. Modern shells are usually made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic in a honeycomb structure. They are manufactured by either cold laying up of the carbon, which is then left to set, or by using heat curing, which ensures that the carbon fibre composite is properly set. The best shells are characterized by their "stiffness", as the lack of flexing means none of the force exerted by the rower is wasted in twisting the boat.
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@4lilpups Very nice! Is there a rowing (regatta??) today? Or just the regular sunday folks in the shells?
skibumbrian777 (skibumbrian777) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:00:39 -0000
@4lilpups Very nice! Is there a rowing (regatta??) today? Or just the regular sunday folks in the shells?
@kinkorati Made in Massachusetts: From rowing shells to specialty ink, life-saving drugs to defense r.. http://bit.ly/1rTfhr
kinkorati_bs (Kinkorati Boston) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:29:21 -0000
@kinkorati Made in Massachusetts: From rowing shells to specialty ink, life-saving drugs to defense r.. http://bit.ly/1rTfhr
Adirondack Rowing - Retailer of rowing shells and boats. USA delivery. Also, offer rowing instruction, tours and rentals.
Meta Description: [ Adirondack Rowing is the nation's oldest and largest rowing shell and scull retailer. Selling MAAS, Alden, Pocock and family boats ]
Alden Rowing Shells - Manufacturer of recreational, traditional, and competitive rowing shells, oars, rowing gear and accessories. Includes a dealer locator and a catalog request form.
Meta Description: [ Alden Rowing ShellsT ]
Aquamotion Engineering - Manufacturer of the FrontRower forward facing system, boats, and kits.
Meta Description: [ Comfortable forward facing rowing in canoes and row boats. Full body rowing for exercise or row your boat hands free for fishing, photography, birding. ]
Australian Rowing Technology Pty. Ltd. - Designs, manufacturers, and retails racing sculls.
Meta Description: [ Australian Rowing Technology - Racing Shells, Training Boats ]
BBG Bootsbau Berlin GmbH - Manufacturer and retailer of competitive, as well as, recreational rowing craft. In German and English.
Meta Description: [ BBG Bootsbau - wir bauen Ruderboote für Gewinner. Vom hochwertigen Rennboot bis hin zum robusten Gig Boot bieten wir Ihnen zertifizierte Qualitätsarbeit. ]
Carl Douglas Racing Shells - Designers and builders of racing shells and equipment. Includes product details and international contacts.
Croker Oars Pty. Ltd. - Australian manufacturer and retailer of rowing, sculling, recreational, and surf oars.
Custom Carbon - New Zealand manufacturer and retailer of oars, sculls and recreational boats.
Meta Description: [ New Zealands leading rowing fitness training facility
and New Zealand Manufaturer of Carbon fibre oars and recreational boats. ]
Dirigo USA - Manufacturer and retailer of racing shells. Includes company and product overview, specifications, parts list, and ordering information.
Meta Description: [ Dirigo Racing Shells ]
Durham Boat Company, Inc - New Hampshire manufacturer and retailer of carbon fiber rowing equipment and accessories, provides sculling instruction.
Meta Description: [ Manufacturer and retailer of carbon fiber rowing equipment and accessories as well as a provider of sculling instruction ]
Elite Rowing Inc. - Importer of Filippi racing shells and accessories, retailer for American and Canadian consumers. Includes product information, order form, race results, and classifieds for used equipment.
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Empacher Racing Shells - Manufacturer and retailer of recreational and racing shells and oars.
Hudson Boat Works - Manufacturer and retailer of high performance rowing equipment.
Janousek / Stampfli - Janousek Racing Boats and Stampfli International, manufacturers and retailers of racing shells.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the site of two of Britain's top racing boat manufacturers: Janousek Racing Boats and Stampfli International ]
Kaschper Racing Shells - Manufacturer and retailer of racing shells.
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Mupiro Rowing Services - UK agent for Drakkar oars and sculls. Offers product specifications and contacts.
Peinert Boat Works - Builders and retailers of racing single sculls and open water rowing boats.
Pocock Racing Shells - Builder of high performance racing, training, and recreational shells and products supporting the sport of rowing.
Meta Description: [ Custom-built, high performance racing shells for all levels of rowing. ]
Race1 - Designs and manufactures carbon fiber and composite racing shells. Includes product images and specifications, list of options, and an order form.
Meta Description: [ RACE1 is fast gaining recognition for innovative design and manufacture of high quality racing shells for elite athletes, clubs, school and college rowers ]
Resolute Racing Shells - Manufacturer and retailer of custom racing shells.
Rossiter Boats - Builders and retailers of classic traditional rowing craft. A range of rowboat, skiff, and pulling boat models available.
Meta Description: [ Builders and manufacturers of classic traditional rowing craft. A growing range of rowboat, skiff, pulling boat models available., Builders and manufacturers of classic traditional rowing craft. A growing range of rowboat, skiff, pulling boat models available. ]
Stelph Racing Boats - UK manufacturer and retailer of sculls, pairs, fours, and eights. Includes specifications, images, and an order form.
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Streamline Technology - Manufacturer and retailer of electronic ratemeters for rowing and sculling.
Van Dusen Racing Boats - Designer and retailer of carbon fiber racing shells, flatwater sprint kayaks, parts, and accessories. Includes image gallery and order forms.
Meta Description: [ Racing kayaks and rowing shells, Custom spars - Van Dusen Racing Boats, a division of Composite Engineering, located at 277 Baker Ave., Concord, Massachusetts, USA 01742, Tel. 978.371.3132. ]
Vespoli - Makers of racing shells. Includes rowing news and articles. Located in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Virus - Manufacturer of recreational rowing boats and ocean rowing shells. Easily transported, ideal for daily exercise or family fun. Double and single models. UK, Wales, USA, and Canada prices listed. Worldwide shipping.
Meta Description: [ Recreational ROWING BOATS made by VirusBoats. Easily transported. Ideal for daily exercise or family fun on any water. Available worldwide. ]
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