The main difference between practicing one sport or another resides, mainly, in the fixing of the load-bearing elements , which is where the blade rests to exert force. In rowing they must be fixed to the boat, and in canoeing they must be free.
Another essential difference is the position of the athlete . While in rowing the athlete will be seated with his back to the direction of movement, the canoeist will do so from the front.
Within each discipline there are several modalities depending on the members of the boat, the expertise of the tests or even the type of currents through which they must run during the test.
In rowing it is classified into mobile or fixed bench rowing (depending on the rower's seat fixation) and multiple types of boat for its practice.
Canoeing also offers several varieties, such as slalom, descent, rafting, etc. and different types of boats, such as kayaks, canoes and rafts.
