Source: Tafsir al-Ahlam al-Kabir (Ibn Sirin)
The oar in a dream is the servant or helper. Rowing with it indicates striving to seek sustenance.
Source: Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam (Al-Nabulsi)
The oar indicates salvation from hardships. Whoever sees himself rowing will be saved from worry.
Source: Al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat (Ibn Shahin)
The oar is interpreted as a son. Whoever sees his oar break, his son will die.