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Monday, December 14, 2009
coxswain
In a rowing
crew
, the
coxswain
(or simply the
cox
) is the member who sits in the
stern
(except in
bowloaders
) facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
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