What you need to know leading up to and including raceday before you hit the water. Being organised is paramount, “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” nothing holds more true than in the coxswain seat and on raceday!
In this episode, we cover the aspects that are required from a coxswain during training, from arriving at training, getting on the water, on water training and what we do after we come off the water. It’s in training we build the “bones” or structure of how the race will Read more…
Welcome to The Coxswain’s Journey, the podcast that dives deep into the world of rowing coxswains. In this introductory episode, we’ll give you a brief overview of what you can expect from the role of the coxswain in the boat, and why it’s such an important position for any successful Read more…
Rowing is one of the oldest sports in the world, with evidence of rowing dating back to ancient Egyptian times. The sport was popularized in ancient Greece and Rome, where rowing was considered an essential component of military training. The first recorded rowing race took place in Athens in 688 Read more…
In the sport of rowing, the coxswain plays a crucial role in the success of the team. Despite being the smallest person in the boat, their leadership, communication, and strategic skills are essential to the performance of the rowers. So, what exactly does a coxswain do? First and foremost, the Read more…