My friends just lost there cockswain "Coxin" on there boat for crew and they told me just to show up at a practice and someone would teach me. They have been having to use other big guys. They said i'm perfect cause i'm tiny and I Cheerlead so i have a loud voice and know beats.
I heard I just yell at them and steer the boat
is it hard to steer a boat, and what do i have to yell at what beat?
Could I like entirely mess up the race for them this is a pretty good University Team.
Are there any videos that you know of where i could watch a cockswain in action?
Please help any information you have would be greatly appricated.
2006-10-30 08:41:52 · 3 answers · asked by Coxie Megan 4 in Sports ➔ Water Sports
They'll teach you. There's alot of specifics involved, but it's not very difficult. You don't keep beats; you watch to make sure everyone puts their oar in at the same time, etc, so you'll be good at identifying their weak points. You tell them to slow down/speed up, so that should be easy for you too. The steering is just a string that you move left or right. Your biggest problem will most likely be a sore butt :) because everyone in crew gets one!
2006-10-30 11:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by linkinpark_lpa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl you just should sit back in the boat and tell them go left and right(directions)with the paddles
2006-10-30 08:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by kesi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a newbie in any competition can't be good. good luck though.
2006-10-30 08:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋