The person on board ship who had charge of the small boats and their crews, of which he had command unless a superior officer was present.

steers the shell, usually from a seat in the stern, though in some pairs, fours and eights, the coxswain's space is located in the bow-deck of the shell so that the coxswain actually slides his/her legs into the bow-deck of the shell. These "bow-coxed" or "bow-loader" arrangements are created to better distribute the weight in the boat, maximizing speed.

The coxswain's responsibilities include steering, strategy, and motivation. Must weigh at least 100-110 pounds.

the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew

The helmsman, who has two important jobs: To keep the boat moving straight by making minor corrections to the rudder, and to keep the oarsmen rowing at the desired stroke rate.

enlisted man in charge of a boat; acts as helmsman. Pronounced "koksun."

The person in the sternmost position of a coxed boat; responsible for steering and race strategy.

The person who steers the shell and urges the rowers on during practices and in a race. A knowledgeable coxswain can also serve as a coach for the rowers and can be the difference between winning and losing a race.

steers the boat from a seat in the stern or a lying position in the bow

Member of the crew who sits stationary at the stern of the boat facing forward. The coxswain may lie in the front of the boat. The coxswain’s main job is to steer the shell. Selected for their small size and savvy, he or she also calls the race strategy, helps the coach and motivates the crew. Men must weigh 50 kg (110 lbs.) or more, and women 45 kg (99 lbs.) or more.

kawx-swain i) The steersman of a ship's boat, lifeboat, racing boat, etc., ii) the senior petty officer in a small ship.

Person who steers the shell and is the on-the-water coach for the crew.

the person steering the boat who also motivates the rowers, helps them keep their pace and helps to correct technique and unify the crew. The Rowing Stroke

The person responsible for steering the vessel.

Member of the crew who sits on stationary seat at stern, facing forward. Primarily charged with steering; often calls beat and aids in carrying out strategy of race by gauging positions of competing crews; usually selected for size (120 pounds or less) and poise under pressure.

cox. The person who commands, motivates, and steers a crewed shell; usually a small, lightweight person. Pronounced "cox-n."

the person who directs the boat, either sitting in the stern or reclining in the bow. Coxswains are typically small and light but must meet a minimum weight. They act as the on-the-water coach and steer person (has no oar).

The coxswain (pronounced cox-ən; often called the cox or Coxs'n) is the person in charge of a boat, particularly its navigation and steering. The etymology of the word gives us a literal meaning of "boat servant" since it comes from cock, a cockboat or other small vessel kept aboard a ship, and swain, which can be rendered as boy, servant or attendant.

In a rowing crew, the coxswain (or simply the cox) is the member who sits in the stern (except in bowloaders) facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.