As coxswains, we’re often caught in a tug-of-war between the expectations and desires of our rowers, sometimes with limited insight into our role’s intricacies. It’s a common scenario: rowers offering advice without a full grasp of what it means to be a coxswain. Well I thought it might be time Read more…
In this exciting “Casual Convo” we have a great chat with Mario Laing from Lake Eildon Rowing Club, the newest Rowing Club in the country! What an exciting journey he has been on as he embraced his amazing location and encompassed his love for rowing into that space. Tune in Read more…
As this post is based lightly on rules and regulations I feel it important to highlight a location as rules differ from place to place as well as the definitions, as I am Melbourne based I will use Melbourne as the relevant location for tis post. Victoria boasts a rich Read more…
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…