Minimum boat weights
World Rowing · 2025Minimum classic boat weights include 14 kg for single sculls, 27 kg for double sculls and pairs, 52 kg for quadruple sculls, 50 kg for coxless fours and 96 kg for eights. Coxed and para classes have their own specified entries in the table. The crew is responsible for compliance.
The rule
Minimum classic boat weights include 14 kg for single sculls, 27 kg for double sculls and pairs, 52 kg for quadruple sculls, 50 kg for coxless fours and 96 kg for eights. Coxed and para classes have their own specified entries in the table. The crew is responsible for compliance.
In practice
Essential fitted components count toward boat weight; oars, the bow number and non-essential loose items do not. Added ballast must be firmly secured. Officials may select boats for weighing after racing, so a pre-race estimate is not sufficient. Check the precise class and weighing definition rather than assuming every similarly sized boat has the same limit.
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