Hi LARC,

This was written in response to the incident with the single the other week but its really about best practices on the water.  As a member of the Board, legally my butt is on the line for any ‘incidents’ out there but more than that, I want you all to be safe and have fun. -Trinity

A few quick notes on best practices for anyone who coxes:

• Don’t assume you’re always going to overtake a single quickly just because you have more rowers. They are lighter, can move faster and are more agile. 
• If you are overtaking, don’t be afraid to ask a single to move to starboard. There should be plenty of room on the Channel for a single and a four without having to cross over to the middle of the channel. 
• Remember no power pieces in the channel! 
• If passing the boat in front is going to take significant power and time to get around, just drop a pair and stay behind them. Do some pause drills or square blades. Don’t push it especially during high traffic hours.
• Budget your time wisely. Don’t be caught at the head of the channel at 7:58am when your rowers need to be on the beach at 8am. Leave a good 10 minutes to get down the channel and docked. 
• Also, give your mouth a rest occasionally and listen. You can very often hear other boats when you can’t see them. 
• Though there is a temptation to relax once you’re off the Main Marina but DO NOT relax until your rowers, boat and oars are all dry, on land, properly in place and secured. Your job does not end until that moment. 

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