Word: coxswaine
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Harry You was huddled in his coxswain's position. His eyes were glazed with tears, and his lips were pursed to hold back a sob. The powerful engine room was hauntingly silent. Hap Porter blinked back tears while Charlie Alterkruse hurried off, oar in tow. Paul Templeton, in the bow, looked worn--he too was ready...
...oarsmen left the boat, Gordie Gardiner, the stout and resolute stroke and captain, carried the weight of defeat gracefully. He leaned over, put an arm around the much smaller You, and offered some words of encouragement, along with a brotherly poke in the ribs. The lean coxswain looked up, and in silence, there was a clear understanding that this brotherhood was appreciated. The close-knit family was at hand to help one another...
...sophomore stroke Therese Munoz, who moved up from the six seat just a week ago, the heavies jacked it up to 43 strokes per minute at the start. After 20 strokes, coxswain Meg Ziegler called for a power 20 and the heavies settled...
...rowed our own race," Munoz said, and Ziegler agreed. "It was the first time we haven't been flustered when we were behind," the coxswain said...
...Coxswain Harry You explained the squad's deceptive speed: "If it's as smooth as we're going and it doesn't feel so tough, that's an indication that you're moving...