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The 30 hobbies closest to rowing in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Standing on a board and steering a hand-held sail to skim across the water.
Alike: Both active and outdoors.
Different: Costs more to start. Easier to do alone.
FreedivingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
KitesurfingCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
SailingLess repetitive. Gentler on the body.
SurfingCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
WakeboardingCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
Kayaking & canoeingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
White-water raftingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
SpearfishingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Scuba divingCosts more to start. No winners or losers.
Cold dips & saunaGentler on the body. No winners or losers.
PaddleboardingCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
SnorkellingEasier to do alone. No winners or losers.
CricketCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
TennisCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
TriathlonCosts more to start. Easier to do alone.
Ultimate frisbeeLess repetitive. Quicker first wins.
Field hockeyCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
KarateCosts more to start. More of an indoor thing.
LacrosseCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
SquashMore of an indoor thing. Livelier.
WrestlingCosts more to start. More of an indoor thing.
BoxingCosts more to start. More of an indoor thing.
CalisthenicsEasier to do alone. More of an indoor thing.
Clay shootingCosts more to start. Gentler on the body.
GolfCosts more to start. Gentler on the body.
Muay ThaiCosts more to start. More of an indoor thing.
Pickup basketballQuicker first wins. Livelier.
Rock climbingCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
RoundnetCosts more to start. Less repetitive.The closest are Windsurfing, Freediving, Kitesurfing, Sailing and Surfing. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Wakeboarding is close to rowing and quicker to pick up.
