I knew what a coxswain was, but what did a coxswain actually do? "Steer the boat. Motivate the rowers." Coxing seemed pretty straight forward. Not so much.

Confidence only goes so far. It requires more than a glance at the HOCR map to be ready to compete in Boston. Use these tips to prepare and motivate.

Are you a coxswain whose hands take a beating when you hold on to the gunwales? Maintain multiple points of contact with the hull for happier hands.

The CoxBox's simple three-button design allows coxswains to keep tabs on important data including stroke rate, stroke count, and elapsed time.

Being in the bow of a boat is certainly different than sitting in the stern. If you’ve coxed and know the basics of commanding crews, here are a few suggestions.

How much does a coxswain's weight effect boat speed? As much as any rower in the boat. Take USRowing minimum weights with a grain of salt. Be healthy.

Become a confident, competent, successful coxswain. Understanding the sport is part of coxing. Build trust by building relationships with your teammates.

Respected and successful coxswains know basic commands, advanced boat set concepts and technique, and keep their crews safe on water and on land.

Before you get in a boat and have to worry about steering, motivating, and zeroing in on technique, you need to get the boat to the dock. Start with these tips.

In the coxswain seat without a grasp on what to do? Coxing is more than just being loud and counting strokes. Take control with these few tips.

There are few resources for honing your coxing skills if you are a masters rower or cox. If Whipple is ever in town, take the opportunity to hear her speak.

Fixing the set is complicated because there are so many moving parts – arms, legs, hands, oars, seats. Technique and boat set are inherently interconnected.