Coxwain courses - UPDATE FOR COX TRAINING 13/3/24. PLEASE READ

[Lesley Grainger]

I was wondering if there will be any cox's courses available in the future? I would like to learn. Is there anyone else in the club who would also like to join me?
Thanks
Lesley


UPDATE FOR 13/3/24 COX TRAINING MEET 11.30 AND CREW LIST

Mark has indicated that Cox training will go ahead tomorrow. However, should things change with the weather he will review. See you all tomorrow.

The crew for 13/3/24

Mark
Kay
Anita
Lesley
Rich
Julie


UPDATE 8/3/24
MARK HAS CANCELLED COX TRAINING TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS. HE WILL SPEAK TO EVERYONE.

UPDATE 7/3/24 MEET 8AM

CREW

MARK
LESLEY
SUE M
STEPH
GILL
SUE W

UPDATE 6/3/24 - CREW FOR 8/3/24 @8AM - 1 ROWER OR ASPIRING COX NEEDED PLEASE.

Hi all, the crew for the course 8/3/24 is as follows. We do need 1 more person to either just row or someone who is an aspiring cox.

Mark
Lesley
Sue M
Steph
Gill


UPDATE 1/3/24 -  TOMORROWS COURSE 2/3/24 AND CREW UPDATE 8/3/24

Hello all, crew for tomorrow meet 13.30hrs for pre course chat.

Mark
Pam
Steph
Gill
Dave
Josie

You will be rowing in a Claydon so Mark can sit next to each of you when coxing. Mark will also have hard copies of the Coxing guide I sent you in case you forget yours or had problems with printing.

After the row the Claydon will be put back on its moorings. I hope you all enjoy it and I'm sure you will learn a lot from Mark as well as the hands on experience. Thanks again to Mark for volunteering and we appreciate Mark giving up his time to do this.

We are 1 crew member short for 8/3/24 8.00 - 10.00 so if anyone can fill in it would be most welcome. At present the crew are

Mark
Lesley
Sue M
Steph
Gill

Thanks
Lesley




UPDATE 28/2/24 -PLEASE READ. COXING GUIDE FOR LCRC ROWERS & UPDATED CREW LIST FOR 8/2 & 13/2.

Mark has sent me a coxing guide for you all to read, print off and bring with you along with a pen to make any notes on your course.

Can you let me know your email addresses please so I can send it via email. If not email me direct to [e-mail] & I will send for you to print off please.

There has been a slight change in the crews for 8/2 and 13/2. Julie will now only be doing 13/2 and Rich will do both 8/2 and 13/2. AND Saturday 2/3/24. Meet 13.30 - 15.30 (This date may clash with the general row depending on the number of people wanting to row on that day). Once the row has been posted we will be able to confirm and potentially join that row plan as a crew. General row not posted yet.

Mark
Pam
Steph
Gill
Dave/
Josie

Friday 8/3/24. Meet 8.00 - 10.00

Mark
Rich/
Sue M
Steph
Gill
Lesley

Wednesday 13/3/24  Meet 11.30 - 13.30

Mark
Kay
Anita
Lesley
Rich
Julie




UPDATE 26/2/24

We were not able to fill the boat on all 4 dates. All those who expressed an interest have been included. Julie, I have put you in for 13th as well so hope you can do that one too.
Likewise Gill, you are in both 2/3 and 8/3
Steph, you are in for 2/3 and 8/3

The dates and crews are as follows for Cox's training. All dependant on the weather of course.

Saturday 2/3/24. Meet 13.30 - 15.30 (This date may clash with the general row depending on the number of people wanting to row on that day). Once the row has been posted we will be able to confirm and potentially join that row plan as a crew.

Mark
Pam
Steph
Gill
Dave
Josie

Friday 8/3/24. Meet 8.00 - 10.00

Mark
Julie A
Sue M
Steph
Gill
Lesley

Wednesday 13/3/24  Meet 11.30 - 13.30

Mark
Kay
Anita
Lesley
Rich
Julie A




UPDATE -I have spoken to Mark and he has given me the following dates for us all to consider. Finish times are approximate.

Tuesday-     27/2/28  @11.30 - 13.30
Saturday -     2/3/24 @ 13.30 - 15.30 (we may need to avoid this date if it clashes with the general row depending on the number of rowers and boats used).
Friday           8/3/24  @ 08.00 - 10.00
Wednesday  13/3/24  @ 11.30 - 13.30

it is intended to take out a Claydon so we are looking for 5 rowers plus Mark. This means that everyone will get a chance to cox and row. Mark will sit next to the cox and coach from there.

This is open to all so can you post which dates you are available for and we will start from there. We may need to take a passenger depending on everyone's availability.

Please post by 20.00 Sunday  25/2/24 especially for the first date of Tuesday 27/2/24.

Thanks to Mark for volunteering to give us this opportunity to help us all begin our learning. We are very grateful...

[Pam P]

I'm interested Lesley.  I'm now doing it in Slipper's boat but there's lots to learn so I'd join in.

[Julie A]

Hi Lesley, I hope to return to rowing and would be interested in this

[Kay Chambers]

I’m keen to learn also. Thanks for starting this thread Lesley! 🤩

[Dave & Josie]

Would love to Lesley! Might clash with my working days tho 😬 Josie

[Alison b]

Yes I am interested too

[Mark Taylor]

Lesley, and subsequent contributors to this thread. I would be happy to run a course to guide you in the fundamentals of coxing a boat. We would start with the fundamentals of controling and steering the boat by use of both rudder and the crew's oars.

I would suggest we use a Claydon, as the trainee and instructor can sit side by side. Everyone could then take it in turns to sit in coxes seat.   If we run the session with myself and 6 others, we could put one person in passenger at bow which would help to balance the fact that we had two sitting at stern.

If my diary is free and weather and tides permit, then very happy to do this.

Would you be happy to coordinate Lesley?

[Anita Preston]

I would be interested

[Steph Savill]

I would be interested but will depend on the day that is chosen but count me in please.

Also look forward to seeing you Julie so a big welcome back.

Thanks Steph

[Lesley Grainger]

Happy to coordinate with those that want to do it. Can I ask about the theory side of it as I know the courses have that too? I would like to be qualified eventually. Thanks Mark for offering your services. I and the others will gratefully accept.

[Gill]

Me too

[Pam P]

Thank you for this offer Mark.
Lesley, I've had the huge benefit of Mark and his team training us at Slipper, so will take a back seat unless there's room in the boat sometimes. So, please do keep me in the loop just in case.
I don't want to be qualified (good on you!!) I'd just prefer to not crash or ground the boats.    

[Lesley Grainger]

Hi Pam, that is my aspiration to be qualified & not a requirement to join in this with Mark. I'll include you in all things as not everyone will be available at the same time x.

[Susan mccarthy]

Would love to give it a try Lesely

[Lesley Grainger]

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[Julie A]

Hi Lesley, I can do Fri 8/3 or Wed 13/3, thanks Julie

[Dave & Josie]

Hi Lesley,

Both Dave and I would love to do 2/3 is possible.

Unfortunately I work during the week and it’s the only weekend we are available.

Completely understand if it’s not possible! 🤞

Josie

[Pam P]

I am 100% at the back of the queue, only there if you need to fill a boat, having already had a good lot of training from Mark at Slipper.
Can do 27th Feb, 2nd nd 13th March
Well done for initiating it Lesley

[Susan mccarthy]

Fri 3rd March 8- 10 is the only one I can do ..
Thankyou mark for your time

[Steph Savill]

Hi Lesley

I can do Saturday the 2nd or Friday the 8th or both if space.

Thank you
Steph