In an outrigger the paddlers sit in line, facing toward the bow of the canoe (ie. forward, in the direction of travel, unlike rowing. The steerer (or steersman) sits at the very back of the canoe and as the name indicates, is primarily responsible for steering and the stroke (or stroker) sits at the very front of the boat, and is responsible for setting the pace of the paddle strokes. The first two positions may also be involved in certain steering manoeuvers.