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Head of the Yarra Series

Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 2

Episode 2: Reading the River — The Course, Conditions & Steering The Head of the Yarra course is unlike any other in Australia — 8 kilometres of winding bends, bridges, and heavy river traffic. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the course itself and what it takes Read more

By admin, 5 daysSeptember 21, 2025 ago
Articles

What does it take to be a truly special coxswain?

It’s a bit of a “how long is a piece of string?” question. Every crew and every athlete responds differently to how they’re coxed (just as they do to coaching). But with so many of us glued to YouTube right now — or lucky enough to be over in London Read more

By admin, 3 months ago
Casual Convo's

A Chat with the President – Challenges Facing a Rowing Club

In todays “casual convo” I was lucky enough to be joined by Chris Brown, President of Hawthorn Rowing Club; a huge thanks to Chris as he not only has a newborn at home but he is also managing the enormous role as President at Hawthorn Rowing Club (time is limited….), Read more

By admin, 9 monthsJanuary 5, 2025 ago
Regatta Reviews

Head of the Yarra 2024 – Winning Coxswain!

In this episode, I have the privilege of being joined by Jo Cripps, the winner of the 2024 ⁠Head of the Yarra⁠ Coxswains Award! Jo didn’t just outperform us local coxswains—she absolutely owned the river that day. I’m thrilled to gain some insight from her on her rowing journey and Read more

By admin, 10 monthsNovember 27, 2024 ago
Regatta Reviews

2024 Head of the Yarra – Live Preview Show

Join us and an incredible panel of experts as we dive into a preview of the 2024 Head of the Yarra! There’s no better way to get the inside scoop than hearing from those who know this event inside and out. I’ve gathered a few of the best in the Read more

By admin, 10 months ago
Miked Up

Miked Up – Footscray Saltwater Grade and Masters Regatta MM4+

This is a ripper! We had a tough battle against Yarra Yarra and Mercantile. The Mercantile Crew were an A grade (meaning late 20-year-olds…) and we had a big handicap in our favour the start. The game was to hold the charge off while keeping Yarra Yarra at bay. We Read more

By admin, 1 yearApril 10, 2024 ago
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Casual Convo's

Behind the Megaphone! – Coxswains having a Chat!

“A coxswain is an individual entrusted with steering the boat, providing directions to the rowers, ensuring the overall coordination and strategy, while prioritising the safety of the crew during a rowing session or race.” In todays “Casual Convo” I’m thrilled to have a special guest, fellow coxswain Jennifer Pollock from Read more

By admin, 2 yearsDecember 14, 2023 ago
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Coxswain

An introduction to the “9th seat” – the coxswain

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

By admin, 2 yearsMay 25, 2023 ago
Articles

What does the coxswain of a rowing boat do?

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

By admin, 2 yearsApril 6, 2023 ago

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