Comments on: Stake Boats 101

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:32:03 +0000

Are there any video lessons on this, especially in the case of a stern loader 4+? I have major problems in this area, especially if there isn’t a stake boat holder. I ruined a big race several years ago (Varsity LW 4+) cause I didn’t know what to do and I panicked. Also, that was my very first 2k race coxed.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:31:35 +0000

I would like to build stake boats or buy them for our team in kearny nj. Our races are stated by eye. we row on a tidal river so it is hard to get a fair start. I hope you can point me in the right direction. thanks chris

By: Mary Whipple

Mary Whipple — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:46:37 +0000

Hi Victoria–look for an answer in the Q & A page. The ‘ask’ button should now be working. –mwhip+

By: Mary Whipple

Mary Whipple — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:56:37 +0000

I’ll elaborate a little more…when two seat is grabbing onto bow seats oar handle it is done with one hand because the other hand is securing their own oar handle. Much like sculling where you have an oar in each hand…thus the phrase, “two scull bow.” This is used because if you would take a full stroke you would likely pull away from the stake boat holder.

With my boat I usually have bow pair working together and they keep their own oars and one backs and the other rows in a chopping stroke, like a chop turn. It is very handy when you need to make a very quick adjustment. However, I always resort to sculling if the wind is too strong or my point needs to really get fixed right after pulling into the stake boat. –mwhip+

By: Victoria Crowson

Victoria Crowson — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:22:12 +0000

For some reason I can’t post a question on here….so I decided to just post it as a comment…

During a race how do you focus on so many things at one time? Like the race plan, motivation, where is the boat on the course, where is the boat on the other teams, am I straight as can be? All the while still talking and motivating my crew….I am shocked that I haven’t gone crazy yet…

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:26:15 +0000

2 only sculls bowseat’s oar, preferably as close to the boat as possible.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:17:21 +0000

When you say “2 scull bow” does that mean that the 2 seat is using both oars at the same time or only
the bow’s oar? I’m assuming only the bows oar but,
the word scull is confusing me.

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