Cox Handbook
Reference material for the club's coxes
2024 Cox Commands
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Cox Commands and Description of Rows
What's New
In order to standardize commands, eliminate confusion and keep us safe in an urgent situation, in 2020 the board agreed to use the standard boating terms of port and starboard...
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Instructions for Coxing
Competent Cox
A competent cox is a person designated by the board to have the skills and training to safely take a St. Ayles Skiff onto the water. The cox may not necessarily be the person who is steering the boat at all times, but remains responsible for the safety of the boat and the crew...
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Competent Cox Training Program 2022
Program
Identify prospective Competent Coxes
Assign a mentor from the Competent Cox list
Send each mentor the training guide...
Safety dockside
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Competent Cox Self Assessment
Competency Self Assessment (relative to standard)*
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Procedure for Scheduling Rows 2021
Preamble
Our scheduling system has changed as health department regulations require us to record who is rowing in every boat and public health measures, specifically Covid-19 vaccination, hand sanitizing and distancing where possible are to be followed.
Read More (published: September 2021)
Competent Cox Training Program 2021
Program
Identify prospective Competent Coxes
Assign a mentor from the Competent Cox list
Send each mentor the training guide...
Read More (published: September 2021)