Cox MembershipFancy trying something new and exciting with a healthy and busy social scene? The cox or coxswain is a vital member of any rowing crew and is in charge of the rowers and the boat. Even though the cox doesnt help in moving the boat their role is of the upmost importance by keeping the rowers working together and keeping them safe. Leicester Rowing Club is always in need of coxes and you will be made very welcome. We will introduce you to coxing using one of our stable Explore Rowing boats and place you with experienced crews to pick up the basics. Once you get confident you can move into our racing boats and if you keep at it soon be out coxing your crews in regattas all over the counrty. If interested please Contact Us. The BasicsThe cox typically sits in the stern of a 4 or an 8 giving instructions via a built in microphone to the rowers and steers the boat. It is an importaint role including both keeping the boat on a safe and good course but keeping the crew together and motivated. The stereotype of a Cox is of a smaller, confident person but many great coxes exist that dont fit this stereotype. You can be male for female, young or old, tall or short, loud or quiet and you can still enjoy coxing and be good at it.
Training & RacingThe cox is a vital member of the crew and a coxed boat cant get out on the water without them. Learning to cox at Leicester is easy due to it being straight and only about 1000m in length meaning you will have support from the river bank at all times. Once your crew is ready to race there are races all year round in locations over the country from long Head Races in the winter to fast sprints in summer Regattas. Explore Rowing ToursLeicester Rowing Club is a member of British Rowing's Explore Rowing programme which aims to attract more adults into rowing via purchasing stable boats making starting off in the sport as easy as possible. These stable boats are also ideal for river tours which are either arranged via British Rowing or individual rowing clubs. As a cox you could find yourself heading out to sea, boating down the thames or a relaxing tour down the river Wye. JoiningA full years coxing membership is just £38 (2011+) allowing you to cox whilst at Leicester and represent the club in competitions. Full details regarding membership and payments is available on our Club Membership page. Anyone with any previous coxing experience including students on their summer break are also very welcome to come down and get involved. More InformationFirst and Third Trinity Boat Club - Guide to Coxing The Rowing Service - Coxing for beginners |
