Up and down the coast of Essex hundreds of people belong to rowing clubs. Some of these boats were even made on the Essex coast as well.
The WivGigs Rowing club are based in Wivenhoe on the River Colne and can be found regularly rowing on the water and challenging other local rowing clubs to races.
Owen took to the water with the WivGigs Rowing Club to have a go and find why so many people take up the sport.
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