2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School

3.0 MAINTENANCE
All damage and breakages must be reported to your coach immediately and this information will then be
passed to the Director of Rowing or the Boatman and a note on the Maintenance Form for that particular
boat will be made. No boat should ever be used while damaged; otherwise it will make the problem
worse. If a boat needs repair or is under repair, there will be a notice on the boat to make you aware not
to use it. Repairs on boats will be dealt with as quickly as possible to get the boat back on the water.
4.0 GENERAL BEHAVIOUR AROUND THE SHED
Always use your initiative if work needs to be done (scull racks, coaches boats, oars down, wash
equipment, equipment away, assisting others that need help with boats etc).
Don’t wait to be told to do something. If you are unsure, ask.
Every task around the shed should be done promptly to ensure the movement of equipment to
free up space for others.
Keep noise levels to an absolute minimum, respecting near by residences and boarding houses.
This applies to on the water as well.
Once you enter the shed to put ‘hands on boat’, there must be NO TALKING.
Respect must be shown to each other.
Coxswains are the ‘assistant coach’ to your coach. Listen carefully to them and obey their calls.
Do not touch any other equipment other than boats and oars (eg. machinery, tools etc.) unless
authorized to do so by your coach, the Director of Rowing (Mr Smith) or Mr Nicholls.
If you do use any tools or equipment, after you are finished, make sure you put it back where
you got it from.
RESPECT MUST BE SHOWN TO TSS ROWING COACHES & STAFF
5.0 COXSWAINS AND CREW STROKES.
5.1 COXSWAINS
Duties:
The primary role of a cox is to steer the boat.
Your boat and your crew come first. Avoid danger at all times.
Other very important roles include:
Precise, loud, clear calls to the crew on the water so that all crew members can hear.
Guide the boat to and from the water to minimize all accidents.
Once on the water, determine and instruct who holds the boat while the remainder gets the
oars. The same applies when the crew is getting off the water.
The cox is also the ‘Assistant Coach’. He is the link between the coach and crew and must
communicate and reinforce what the coach is saying. This includes technical coaching points to
general instructions off the water.
To be able to be the ‘Assistant Coach’ the cox must learn and be able to communicate to the
crew good rowing technique.
In addition to the above responsibilities, the cox is also required to assist the coach in rigging and
boat maintenance when required.
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