2010 TSS ROWING HANDBOOK - The Southport School

Blisters
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If blisters occur, the fluid must be drained. If not, the skin will tear the next time you
row. The hands must be kept clean otherwise infection of the area is a possibility.
Infection can turn to septicemia, which is poisoning of the blood in which you will be
hospitalized.
If the blister has not healed completely, strapping with Elastoplast will help protect the
raw skin.
Boils
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Boils are also a common problem in rowing. Hygiene is a key factor that prevents boils.
You must shower well immediately after each session.
If your front chocks are cutting into the backs of your calves, you should either move the
slides if possible, wear long socks or strap Elastoplast to your calves and also wrap
around the front chock itself.
ALL ROWERS MUST SHOWER WELL IMEDIATELY AFTER EACH SESSION
9.0 OTHER EXPECTATIONS OF ROWERS
It is expected that every rower in the shed will:
Abide by TSS Rowing rules and general behavior around the shed,
Attend all squad and crew training sessions as set in the training schedule,
Be punctual to all sessions,
Treat all equipment with the utmost care,
TSS Rowing Coaches are volunteers that coach for the enjoyment. Be sure give them your
greatest attention and respect.
Be committed to constantly improving via the coaching network.
Be a team player in all aspects of the meaning ‘Crew’ around the TSS Boatshed. This includes
on and off the water.
10.0 TECHNIQUE
10.1 GRIP ON HANDLE
Drive Grip
Recovery Grip
The grip on the handle should be that of a flat straight wrist during the drive of the stroke with
the knuckles at the base of the fingers in the middle of the handle as pictured above.
Upon feather, wrists may bend (not excessively) then roll out into the fingers asap to flatten the
wrist a little during the recovery then squaring up with wrist in flat position once again at the
catch.
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