Coxing
Basics
Coxing Links
Coxing Information
All members of UBRC are required to act as coxswains from time to time. In general, members are expected to cox one time for each three to four times that s/he rows. Below is information on traffic patterns, commands, and other material to help guide both new and experienced coxswains.
- Maps - Traffic patterns and hazards for our area (pdf format)
- Basic information everyone should know this information before going on the water
- Role of the coxswain
- Steering and balancing
- Basic commands
- Problems to watch for
- Washer settings
- Where and where not to go on the water
- Some things your coxwain should never say
There are quite a few other helpful links on the web related to coxing.
- Coxie.com is a site with a variety of resources for coxswains and rowers. This site provides several coxswains outlooks on what it takes to be a good cox.
- OURC's Coxing Handbook is mainly related to Oxford rowing but again has some good basic information (watch out for slightly different English terminology)