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Coxswain Commands | |
And In: Gently set the shell into the water Down to waist, ready, down: On the 2nd "down", roll the boat toward the water to waist level. Get an inside grip: Get a solid grip on the inside of the shell (on a rib). Hands On: Get a grip on the shell and be ready to lift it. Hold Water: The command given by the coxswain to have the rowers place their blades horizontally in the water to stop the shell quickly. Also, “check it down.” Push it out: Push the shell out over to the water. Toes to the edge: Move so that your feet are at the edge of the dock. Turn and face the bow: Still holding the shell in the same spot, turn and face the bow (assumed other) end of the shell. Up and overhead, ready, up: On the 2nd "up", put one hand on each side of the shell, push the shell overhead and center yourself beneath it. Lock your elbows! Up to shoulders, ready, up: On the 2nd "up", lift the boat to rest on your sholder. Up to waist, ready, up: On the 2nd "up", lift the boat to waist level. Walk it forward: Start walking straight ahead. Weigh enough (sounds like "wane off"): In all rowing situations, this means stop, doing anything such as rowing, walking, etc. | |