Metal structure bolted to the shell which holds the oarlock and oar longitudinally rigid Mechanism through which the power generated by the oarsman on the oar is transmitted to the hull of the shell itself Also: the person responsible for the maintenance of the equipment in a boathouse
(or outrigger) Arm extending out from the side of the boat, it holds the pin and oarlock The device that is bolted to the body of the shell and connects to the oarlock On sweep boats, riggers are typically alternating from side to the other on adjacent seats, but it is not uncommon to see two adjacent riggers on the same side This is referred to as "tandem rigging" Variaties include "bucket rigging", "German Rigging" and "Italian Rigging"
a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists a sailing vessel with a specified rig; "a square rigger" someone who rigs ships someone who works on an oil rig