How to increase the effectiveness of your coxswain evaluations
Evals have been a frequent topic of discussion this week between the heavyweight and lightweight coaches and I. One ofContinue reading
Question of the Day
Hi. I walked on half a year ago as a coxswain knowing absolutely nothing, and this blog was such a godsend for me. Thank you!…
Video of the Week: USA Men’s 8+ at HOCR
Since a few people have asked, the reason USRowing was bow #26 was because of the two minutes in penalties they racked up last year…
Coxing, Q&A, Video of the Week
Question of the Day
Hi Kayleigh! Last week, I lost my voice after one of our fall head races. I was talking to my coaches and they said that…
Question of the Day
Hey, so I am the 2V coxswain and we almost always practice with the 1V. Our coach usually starts us a length ahead (or something…
Question of the Day
Hiya, I just started rowing recently and have to do some ergs with 18, 20 & 22 m/s but I don’t quite understand how this…
Music to erg to, pt. 14
This isn't so much an erg playlist this week as it is a travel playlist. Princeton Chase, Head of the Schuylkill, Head of the Fish,…
College, Coxing, Q&A, Recruiting
Question of the Day
My coach talked to the coach of my top choice university and, even though they had coxswains go on official visits, they might not recruit…
How to strap a boat down
You really only need two things to strap boats down - boat straps and common sense. If you lack the latter I recommend leaving the boat strapping…
Question of the Day
Do you think it's possible that rowing isn't "my" sport ? I started late summer but I have been erging for a few months with…