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The type of boats generally used for recreational rowing
and touring are based on the continental "C" type coxed quads. They
are wider and more stable than racing boats, whilst having the same "feel"
and requiring similar technique to row.
The "official" specification of a coxed quad "C" gig is
as follows:
- Length 11 metres
- Width 80 cm at the widest point
- Weight approx 80 kg
This is about 20 kg heavier than a racing four, but can
still be lifted by 4 strong or 6 average people. A reasonably competent crew
can average 10 km per hour, and of course, there's plenty of room for spare
kit and refreshments.
They are cheaper than racing boats, though prices have
gone up in the last year or so. The Chinese boats typically cost
around £10,000 ex VAT and the continental boats around 13,000 Euros ex VAT,
so they are a bit more expensive but also more robust and likely to last
longer.
Because this type of boat was promoted for
British Rowing's "Explore Rowing" project, they are often referred
to a "Explore Boats".
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