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Landing

Bringing the boat into the dock can be a nerve-wracking event, even for experienced coxes. Don't hesitate to get some direction from your stroke to help. There are a few things to keep in mind.

Once clearing the stone bridge, use the stern pair to bring you slowly towards the dock at no pressure for absolutely minimum boat speed. Be ready to ask one side or the other to add pressure or to go light.

• Approach the dock slowly, but with some momentum, at about a 30-45° angle. At a point which you will recognize as you become more experienced, stop rowing and ask the rowers to lean away from the dock. This action will turn the boat parallel to the dock, and your momentum should carry you close enough for a perfect landing. Be prepared to ask stroke or 7 seat to check it or back it in order to bring the stern in closer to the dock. Remember that someone has to be on the dock to catch you before you land, either a coach or a rower from a crew which landed before you.

• After docking, you get out of the boat first.

To ensure the boat doesn't flip, make sure all rowers are out of the boat before any of the oars are pulled across.

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