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| So you want to learn to row? Read on....................... | |||
| 1. | The basics | ![]() One of Newarks' young coxes at the start of his first race in December 2004. We are developing a coxing guide for junior beginners - follow the link at the top of the page. |
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| 1.1. Junior beginners Safety Worksheet and answers for discussion | |||
| 1.2. Boathouse Safety - things to remember before boating | |||
| 1.3. Choosing your boat | |||
| 1.4. Getting the boat on the water and yourself in the boat | |||
| 1.5. Holding your blades correctly | |||
| 1.6. Safe position | |||
| 1.7. Rock 'n' Roll | |||
| 1.8. PHOTOGRAPHIC GET AFLOAT GUIDE | |||
| 2. | Get Moving | ||
| 2.1. Strokes - square-blades and feathering | |||
| 2.2. Where am I going wrong? | |||
| 2.3. Stop that boat! | |||
| 3. | Forwards / backwards / stopping - what's next? | ||
| 3.1. Taking care of your boat | |||
| 3.2. Warming up and stretching | |||
| 3.3. Into a fine single scull | |||
| 3.4. Stearing | |||
| 3.5. Balance | |||
| 3.6. More exercises to correct your errors | |||
| We have a new mens novice coxed four - "two" is pictured here with the cox, getting ready for a training session. | |||
| 4. | Your
Rowing Career
12 months after finishing Project Oarsome, these guys won gold at the Peterborough J14 Regatta 2005 |
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