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The coxswain (/ˈkɒksən/ KOK-sən) is the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering. The etymology of the word gives a literal meaning of "boat servant" since it comes from cock, a cockboat or other small vessel kept aboard a ship, and swain, an Old English term derived from the Old Norse sveinn meaning boy or servant.[1]
In rowing, the coxswain sits in either the bow or the stern of the boat (depending on the type of boat) while verbally and physically controlling the boat's steering,
>speed,
> timing
and fluidity.
> The primary duty of a coxswain is to ensure the safety of those in the boat.
In a race setting, the coxswain is tasked with motivating the crew as well as steering as straight a course as possible to minimize the distance to the finish line. Coxswains are also responsible for knowing proper rowing technique and running drills to improve technique.
A coxswain is the coach in the boat, in addition to following the orders of the team coach, the coxswain
>is connected to the way the boat feels,
what's working, what needs to be changed, and how. A successful coxswain must keep track of the drill,
>time,
pace, words of the coach, feel of the boat, direction of the boat, and safety. During a race, a coxswain is responsible for steering,
>calling the moves,
and responding to the way the other boats are moving. Success depends on the physical and mental strength of the rowers, ability to respond to the environment, and the way in which the coxswain motivates the rowers, not only as individuals but as members of the crew.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coxswain