What is the command to bring the oars alongside the boat in order to pass a buoy, boat, dock, etc.?

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What is the command to bring the oars alongside the boat in order to pass a buoy, boat, dock, etc.?

Trail oars is the instruction that sets you up to pass obstacles safely. It tells rowers to bring the oars into a trailing position, letting the blades sit along the sides or behind the boat rather than driving through the water. This keeps the oars clear of the buoy, boat, or dock and reduces the chance of snagging or entangling with anything nearby. The other phrases don’t specify this safe, passive alignment: one-word commands like “Oars” are vague, “Way enough” is about clearance distance rather than oar position, and “Finish the stroke” directs you to complete the current paddle or drive rather than repositioning for a pass.

Trail oars is the instruction that sets you up to pass obstacles safely. It tells rowers to bring the oars into a trailing position, letting the blades sit along the sides or behind the boat rather than driving through the water. This keeps the oars clear of the buoy, boat, or dock and reduces the chance of snagging or entangling with anything nearby. The other phrases don’t specify this safe, passive alignment: one-word commands like “Oars” are vague, “Way enough” is about clearance distance rather than oar position, and “Finish the stroke” directs you to complete the current paddle or drive rather than repositioning for a pass.

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