During the left-turn execution, which side begins to row first?

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During the left-turn execution, which side begins to row first?

When turning left, you start by taking a stroke on the left (port) side to create the initial turning moment toward port. The port-side oar pushes water backward on that side, generating a yaw to the left that begins the turn. Starting on the starboard side would push the boat to the right first, making it harder to initiate a left turn, so the left side begins the motion.

When turning left, you start by taking a stroke on the left (port) side to create the initial turning moment toward port. The port-side oar pushes water backward on that side, generating a yaw to the left that begins the turn. Starting on the starboard side would push the boat to the right first, making it harder to initiate a left turn, so the left side begins the motion.

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