Coxswain Chronicles: This is Part of an Ongoing Interview Series
To be a successful Cox, you must be calm and confident and imbue a sense of coherence in your crew. What is usually overlooked, though, is the fighting spirit you must possess and the inherent competitive streak that marks out the best coxes in the world. Erin Kennedy – ...
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Coxswain Chronicles: This is Part of an Ongoing Interview Series
Even the most optimistic of Light Blue fanatics cannot have dreamt that curving around the final Barnes Bridge bend, Cambridge's women would have numerous lengths of clear water on their Dark Blue rivals. In the weeks leading up to the Women's Boat Race, all the conversation had ...
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Maximize your investment in the essential coxing tool. Ten tips to help you get the most from your CoxBox from charging,sprint' storing, cleaning to simple repairs.
Whether a newbie or an experienced coxswain, there are always things to learn and ways to do things better. Including getting the most from your CoxBox. Here our top 10 tips to ...
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Beginning July 01, 2024, Nielsen-Kellerman (NK Sports) will cease repairs for the CoxBox 08 model. We remain committed to offering the best rowing and sports performance equipment and customer service. Many CoxBox 08 repairs require a new board. NK Sports will soon be unable to make the boards because of obsolete parts. We have several solutions ...
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As we head into peak rowing season, many clubs and crews will be sharing common equipment. We have received several inquiries from users that ask, "What is the best way to help prevent potential cross-contamination when using NK products?"
While NK does not claim these techniques will be 100% effective against the spread of viruses, here are two...
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Your are the brain of the boat; the better connected you are to the rest of your crew, the better you’ll function as a single unit on the water...
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We reached out to Matt Muffelman, coach of the 2017 Men's LW 4-, to see how he was using the Oarlocks in practice. His advice should be helpful to anyone looking to improve catch timing in team boats...
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A sandbar ripped this skeg box right out of the hull.
Underwater Obstacles
Keep an eye out for V-shaped patterns in the water. Stationary objects underneath the surface create wakes just like boats do. The V will point toward you when you’re rowing with the current and away from you when you’re rowing against the current. Underwater obstacles...
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1). You'll make better technical calls.
There is no substitute for learning by doing. One of your major responsibilities as a coxswain is to reinforce your coach's idea of good technique. Instead of parroting the coach's calls, you can build on those concepts with your own vocabulary and keep your crew engaged and listening for the whole ...
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Masters coxswains have different responsibilities than high school and collegiate coxswains. See how this system compares to your own pre-race prep...
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Coxswain Chronicles: This is Part of an Ongoing Interview Series
To be a successful Cox, you must be calm and confident and imbue a sense of coherence in your crew. What is usually overlooked, though, is the fighting spirit you must possess and the inherent competitive streak that marks out the best coxes in the world. Erin Kennedy – ...
Read more...
Coxswain Chronicles: This is Part of an Ongoing Interview Series
Even the most optimistic of Light Blue fanatics cannot have dreamt that curving around the final Barnes Bridge bend, Cambridge's women would have numerous lengths of clear water on their Dark Blue rivals. In the weeks leading up to the Women's Boat Race, all the conversation had ...
Read more...
Maximize your investment in the essential coxing tool. Ten tips to help you get the most from your CoxBox from charging,sprint' storing, cleaning to simple repairs.
Whether a newbie or an experienced coxswain, there are always things to learn and ways to do things better. Including getting the most from your CoxBox. Here our top 10 tips to ...
Read more...
Beginning July 01, 2024, Nielsen-Kellerman (NK Sports) will cease repairs for the CoxBox 08 model. We remain committed to offering the best rowing and sports performance equipment and customer service. Many CoxBox 08 repairs require a new board. NK Sports will soon be unable to make the boards because of obsolete parts. We have several solutions ...
Read more...
A sandbar ripped this skeg box right out of the hull.
Underwater Obstacles
Keep an eye out for V-shaped patterns in the water. Stationary objects underneath the surface create wakes just like boats do. The V will point toward you when you’re rowing with the current and away from you when you’re rowing against the current. Underwater obstacles...
Read more...
1). You'll make better technical calls.
There is no substitute for learning by doing. One of your major responsibilities as a coxswain is to reinforce your coach's idea of good technique. Instead of parroting the coach's calls, you can build on those concepts with your own vocabulary and keep your crew engaged and listening for the whole ...
Read more...
