Equipment and Technology Commission

1.    Purpose

To support development in the field of rowing equipment, including the review of new technology and its potential application to rowing.

2.    Activities

2.1  To establish the standards for the safety of rowing equipment from the point of view of safety of the rowers and enforce this at FISA events.

2.2  To establish and ensure compliance with rules concerning boats and equipment used in rowing events to which the FISA Statutes and Rules of Racing apply, including working in co-operation with the Control Commission at FISA World Championships.

2.3  To encourage the production of inexpensive rowing equipment complying with specified standards.

2.4  To encourage and promote dissemination of information and courses on boat building and repairs.

2.5  To survey equipment in use and produce theoretical material and drawings for rowing equipment.

2.6  To collect and review scientific information, relating to equipment and technology, available for the sport of rowing.

2.7  To be the point of contact with FISA for the manufacturers of equipment and technology in the sport of rowing, including innovations (Rule 40).