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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Originally made from wood, shells are now almost always made from a composite material for strength and weight advantages.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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#nhv waterfront (cont'd) Ozyck: historic dock & new plaza is @ecga hub, intersect'n of 3 trails. Vespoli: 58' #rowing shells, not 60'
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Braca-Sport Rowing Oars and Sculls - Lithuanian manufacturer of racing and training blades for both sweep and sculling boats. Includes company history, contact information, product description, and dealer list.
David Cartwright - Builder and designer of stock and custom-designed recreational and racing rowing shells and skiffs. Also provides repair and maintenance service for all types of composite boats, especially wooden boats, for Clubs and individual owners in East Anglia, England.
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Elder Boatbuilders Ltd. - New Zealand based specialist rowing and sculling manufacturer. Producing competitive shells, three piece single and double scull boats.
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Hudson Boat Works Rowing Equipment - Manufacturer of carbon ribless racing shells. Located in London, Ontario, Canada.
Johnston Racing - Australian manufacturer of International Standard rowing shells and offers a complete composite, fiberglass and timber repair service.
Maas Boat Company - Manufacturer of both open water and flat water rowing shells. Includes dealer locator. Located in Richmond, California.
Martinoli snc - Specialize in the production of fittings for rowing and regatta boats. Includes specifications of accessories and fittings and order form. Located in Italy.
Resolute Racing Shells - Manufacturer of one-piece all-carbon racing shells for singles and eights. Located in Warren, RI.
Rowable Classics - Dedicated to the art and mystique of wooden rowing shells and is a not-for-profit collaboration among people committed to preserving, restoring, building, owning, rowing or displaying wooden racing shells, oars and accessories. Includes inquiry form to determine which craft fits your needs and a photo gallery.
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Rowfit - UK manufacturer of rowing riggers, cam locks, back arms, pins and axles, shoes and stretchers. Includes product descriptions, photos, and contact information.
Rum International, Inc. - US Distributor for Virus rowing shells. Made in France, Virus recreational and sport rowing boats are stable, durable, fast, and sleek in design.
Sykes Racing - Manufactures racing rowing shells. Includes company news, history, and a summary of the manufacturing process. Located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Vespoli - Manufacturer of fiberglass and carbon racing hulls for singles, doubles, fours, and eights. Located in New Haven, CT.
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