this command when the crew is putting the shell in the water. "Hands on" Tells the rowers to grab the boat next to (or opposite) their seats, so that the boat can be carried or moved. "Hands out" (or "sit ready to shove") Tells the rowers to grab the dock in preparation for shoving off. "Hard on port/starboard" (or "port/starboard pressure") The rowers on that side of the boat must row harder (and the opposite side must row slightly easier) in order to facilitate a sharper turn. "Heads" or "Heads Up" Off the water, a shout to alert others to watch out for a boat being carried. "to Heads, ready, up" Tells the rowers to press the boat above their heads. "Hold it/her up" (UK) Stop the boat. "Hold it/her hard" (UK) Emergency stop. "Hold Water" (USA) Emergency stop, also used after the command way enough. It instructs the rowers to square their blades in the water to stop the boat. "In 2..." Most water commands are appended prior to the command to take place after two strokes. For example, "In 2, Power 10" or "In 2, Way-enough." “Inside Grip” A command used when lifting the boat. Grab the boat so that you can lift it over your head. Grab only the gunwale or hull structure – do not lift by the footstop assembly. "Lay Hold" (or "hands on") Command given telling the athletes to go to their stations and grab a hold of the boat. "Let it/her run" To stop rowing after a given piece of on the water rowing length, but to put the handles of the oars either to the gunwales or out in front of the rower, in such a manner that the oar paddles are parallel to the water yet not touching it. This allows the boat to glide for a distance leaving no paddle wake in the water. Similar, but not exactly the same is the command "Gunnel", where rowers push the oars until the handle touches the boat's gunwale. "Paddle" Tells a crew to row with just enough pressure to move the boat. The paddle command is also used to bring a crew down from full pressure at the end of a workout piece or race. Also, "paddle firm", "paddle light". “Pick it / Picking” A rapid stroke where rowers use only their arms and use minimal pressure. An effective and impressive way