CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Realistic Rowing
Makes rowing more realistic. May or may not improve your boating experience.
Quick answer
Which Realistic Rowing release should I use?
Realistic Rowing realistic-rowing 1.2.1 targets 26.2, 26.2-rc-2 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Realistic Rowing required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Realistic Rowing realistic-rowing 1.2.1 need?
realistic-rowing 1.2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Realistic Rowing without breaking your instance.
Built for Realistic Rowing realistic-rowing 1.2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use realistic-rowing 1.2.1. It targets 26.2, 26.2-rc-2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside realistic-rowing 1.2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Realistic Rowing add?

Realistic Rowing
You like rowing in real life and felt like Minecraft's boating experience was lacking?
Use this mod to get a more similar experience!
Features:
- You now look backwards, just like in a real-life rowing boat!
- This makes for a great experience when boating with animals or in a chest boat/raft!
- moves the paddles to actually touch your hands (this is especially noticeable with multiple passengers)
- moves the player model to better fit in the boat since it's now turned the other way round
Side-Effects if only a part of players have this mod installed:
- People using this mod may have turned their head in a weird direction while boating if looking from a client without this mod. This is caused by turning the player model around to look in the other direction but since boats restrict the yaw of the head to ±105° (0° being the direction the boat is facing). Therefore people using this mod will likely look sideways when viewed by other clients without this mod.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Realistic Rowing by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.9-snapshot
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6-snapshot
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 29 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Realistic Rowing versions and loaders
realistic-rowing 1.2.1
realistic-rowing-1.2.1.jar
16 Jun 2026
1.2.0
realistic-rowing-1.2.0.jar
2 Apr 2026
1.1.2
realistic-rowing-1.1.2.jar
11 Dec 2025
1.0.0
realistic-rowing-1.0.0.jar
29 May 2025
1.1.2
realistic-rowing-1.1.2.jar
27 May 2025
1.1.1
realistic-rowing-1.1.1.jar
28 Oct 2024
1.1.0
realistic-rowing-1.1.0.jar
23 Dec 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.