[header] How to row (crew ) [title] Get in the boat. [step] Have the boat parallel to the dock, unattached. Make sure the oars are in and are pushed as far as they can go until the catch, and that the' oar lock' on the rigger is closed, to stop the oar from popping out. 
Move the oars forward and hold them with one hand. Slide the seat back, and put one foot in.