coxswains and scullers
Spent a couple hours covering the 44th Annual Florida Scholastic Rowing Association State Championships in Saturday. I have never covered a rowing meet, so I really had no idea what to expect. For a high school event to have professional catering, golf carts with knowledgeable escorts, and someone always thanking you for finally covering their event, I had trouble leaving. They handed out a a dictionary of rowing terms. Really. I wish I had the assignment to next day, because they was even offers of boat access and a helicopter. I mean, c’mon. Want to press the button for me while I sip on some more free lemon-lime Gatorade and cool myself off with a fan?
Anyway, here’s a small little take from it – unfortunately, it was the preliminary rounds, so I missed out on the throwing of bodies into the water after a win.
I’m definitely looking forward to next year when I can actually tell you what the coxswain does – and how to spell it.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Thanks for sharing, I rowed for 4 years in college, before college I didn’t even know the sport existed, it’s got some great aspects about it, and some very interesting people.