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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.