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...past years, there has been a certain amount of tension due to the separation that existed between a male coach and a female team," says Huntsman. "This year, that tension has not been apparent; but people tend to blame the situation for any problem that may arise...
...Learning to row is the first step," Huntsman says. "We work in the tanks for about three weeks, teaching the girls the basics of the stroke. It's difficult, because the motion is awkward...
Once they have learned the basics, the women begin to practice on the Charles. During this part of the workout, which a crew member describes as "the most enjoyable part of crew," Huntsman rides the motorized launch. He follows a boat of eight women strokers...
Beginning at Weld Boat House, the women row about four miles up and down the Charles. At this relatively early point in the year, Huntsman says he is "stressing form and technique rather than speed or power." He has the women row at half- or three-quarter speed for much of the workout...
...Huntsman spends the entire hour standing in the launch, pointing out any mistakes the women are making. He instructs them on how to correct their strokes, and says he encourages the boat to "stick together...