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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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Alaska Clinic

On July 18 and 19 The 9th Seat got to go up to Alaska to run a clinic for the three club teams that row up there.  The Kenai Crewsers, Anchorage Rowing Association and Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Club came together for a two day coxswain clinic that was partly sponsored by the Northwest Rowing [...]

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Monica- Are there any video lessons on this, especially in the case of a stern loader 4+? I have major

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Stake Boats 101 - 04/08/09

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Racing season is upon us and the long winter training months are finished.  Bring on the Spring and bring on the racing.  The start of a race for me is the most fun because as coxswains, we don't get to see the flag drop.  By the time we hear the official saying, "Go," the rowers are already in motion if your stroke has done her/his job right and gone on the flag and not the voice. The start can also be very nerve racking at big races that are six boats across with ...

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