My guy friends on Crew lost there cockswain (Coxin) on there crew teams boat. They want me to do it? How do I?

Question

My friends just lost there cockswain "Coxin" on there boat for crew and they told me just to show up at a practice and someone would teach me. They have been having to use other big guys. They said i'm perfect cause i'm tiny and I Cheerlead so i have a loud voice and know beats.

I heard I just yell at them and steer the boat

is it hard to steer a boat, and what do i have to yell at what beat?

Could I like entirely mess up the race for them this is a pretty good University Team.

Are there any videos that you know of where i could watch a cockswain in action?

Please help any information you have would be greatly appricated.

Answer 1

They'll teach you. There's alot of specifics involved, but it's not very difficult. You don't keep beats; you watch to make sure everyone puts their oar in at the same time, etc, so you'll be good at identifying their weak points. You tell them to slow down/speed up, so that should be easy for you too. The steering is just a string that you move left or right. Your biggest problem will most likely be a sore butt :) because everyone in crew gets one!

Answer 2

Having a newbie in any competition can't be good. good luck though.

Answer 3

girl you just should sit back in the boat and tell them go left and right(directions)with the paddles