A Community for Coxswains 

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Resources mentioned:

• Head of the Charles rules: https://hocr.org/competitors/rules-guidelines/

• Head of the Charles practice guidelines: https://hocr.org/competitors/practice-parking-launching/

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Credits:

• CoxPod’s logo was designed by Eileen Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/eileen_ing

• Writing, recording, editing, production, and all other aspects of content creation are done by CoxPod hosts Breana and Anne

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Timestamps:

• 00:00  Introduction

• 01:16  Factors that contribute to the mayhem of practice day

• 03:06  Online materials to study prior to practice day

• 05:49  Managing expectations with your coach and crew

• 14:42  Launching from the FALS docks

• 18:08  Dealing with the Eliot Bridge traffic jam

• 25:48  Navigating the post-Eliot turn

• 28:09  Newell Boathouse through Weeks Bridge

• 30:00  Where you can safely stop your boat for water, etc.

• 32:31  Crossing the start line for your practice row

• 33:29  Moving safely and effectively on the course

• 36:43  Crossing the finish line and returning to the dock

• 39:16  Closing