NOTICE - posted January, 2008
LUC is seeking experienced racing coxswains. Traveling is required and paid for by your team. If interested please contact Rome Ventura at rome@lakeunioncrew.com or 206-860-4199. Read on to learn more about the benefits of coxing at Lake Union Crew!

Coxing is fun at Lake Union Crew, and our coxswains are treasured!

Coxswains participate at a variety of levels at Lake Union Crew. Full time coxswains (3-4 times per week depending on rowing season) enjoy a host of benefits as described below. Rowers may also cox Learn To Row programs as a way of covering the cost of dues (see below). In whatever way our coxswains contribute their time, they are a huge part of Lake Union Crew's success!

As with the rowers, coxswains receive regular on-water coaching. Full time coxswains are 'assistant coaches' and work in tandem with the program coach to maximize crew improvements. Coxswains also receive recordings of National Team coxswains, land training, and our Coxswain Handbook*. This manual is available for download in Adobe Reader format. The handbook contains a variety of important information for experienced and novice coxswains alike, including:

• The role of the coxswain
• Steering, stopping, and turning
• Commands
• Boat handling
• Safety
• Equipment
• Traffic Pattern Map

Full-Time Coxswain Benefits

Coxswains are considered full time if they cox 3 times per week, and up to 5 times per week directly before they travel to National and International events. Benefits include:

• Full Membership at no cost!
• $15 Scrip to be used toward any LUC Pro-Shop Merchandise for every 15 practices.
• Travel and hotel costs paid for all away regattas.
• All regatta entry fees paid.
• Being treated as an Assistant Coach by team Coaches.
• A team of athletes who greatly appreciate you!

OR

• Rowers can also Cox for waived dues
• Lake Union Crew membership dues are waived for the following month when you Cox at least 2 times per week (8 to 10 times per month).

This is a great way for rowers with financial considerations to cover their costs, one month at a time.

*download Adobe Reader