Is Kayaking not a form of rowing then ?

Kayak at Eton Dorney this morning but Inverdale said farewell to "Rowing" at Eton Dorney last week. Personally I don't see much of a difference.

 

Kayak paddling using arms.

Rowing using arms legs and body.

Plus you can see where you are going in a kayak.

 

Colleague sat next to me is a mad kayaker and this is her take on it, quoted verbatim:-

"A huge difference – different skill different boat, different paddles, different sport!
Rowing is about strength and flat boring water – kayaking is about skill and adrenalin! Waterfalls rapids and stoppers!"

 

but the kayakers used the "flat boring water" this morning.

Either way, I have enjoyed both ............ tremendous viewing.

 

Think your colleague is confused. There are no rapids. It's the canoe sprint on the same piece of water as the rowing.