What is a coxswain (cox-n)?
The coxswain is the person in either a four or eight (and sometimes a double) who does not row, but who steers the boat and leads the crew. The coxswain is always a small person. During a race and often in practice, they give rowers technical feedback and input. They also manage the strategy during the race and keep the crew at its best as exhaustion sets in. Becoming a coxswain is often a valuable opportunity for a person of small build to be involved in rowing. Both male and female coxswains are also recruited by colleges.
