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9th Seat is the brainchild of Mary Whipple, Olympic gold medalist coxswain of the US women’s eight. Here you’ll find informative blog posts, tips and tricks, and opportunities to learn from the best!

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HOCR 101–Don’t forget about Eliot!

I’ve had many coxswains ask me if I have any tips for The Head of the Charles.  What a loaded question that one is. I’ve decided to break the course down in the simplest instructions.  After all, the more simple you make your coxing the better off you’ll be. The Warm-up: For me the warm-up [...]

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