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Why is it an advantage for a coxswain to be light?

Less weight means less effort for the crew to propel the boat.

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  1. Light coxswains see better
  2. Light coxswains steer faster
  3. Less weight means less effort for the crew to propel the boat ✔

Why: A lighter coxswain requires less effort from the crew, so rules set a minimum weight to keep it fair.

Huh, didn't know that: A lighter coxswain requires less effort from the crew, so rules set a minimum weight to keep it fair.

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Answer: Less weight means less effort for the crew to propel the boat. A lighter coxswain requires less effort from the crew, so rules set a minimum weight to keep it fair.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    It is an advantage for the coxswain to be light as this requires less effort for the crew to propel the boat
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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