[S2]Ep 2: The Next Generation of Coxswains
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When we spotted Corin Wiggins on Instagram (@TheBlackCoswain), we knew we wanted to hear her story. At just 16, this member of Atlanta Junior Rowing Association already has four years of coxing experience and the drive to connect the BIPOC rowing community. We sat down to talk with Corin and invited two of her coxing influences: Coral Kasden (UCSB/NYAC), and Dustin Mara (UW/Everett Rowing Association/ROCC – NW).
Stick around after the show: Rachel and Tara delve deeper into coxing, coaching the coxswain, evaluations, and motivating masters rowers to take their turn in the coxswain seat.
GUESTS
Corin Wiggins: Atlanta Junior Rowing Association, @TheBlackCoxswain
Coral Kasden: UC Santa Barbara, New York Athletic Club, 2019 U.S. Pan American Games M8+ coxswain, @coralkaz and @goingforgirth
Dustin Mara: University of Washington, Everett Rowing Association, Rowers of Color Community – Northwest (@roccnw)
SUPPORT THE BIPOC ROWING COMMUNITY
We encourage individuals, clubs, and organizations who are allies and supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion to follow @TheBlackCoxswain and Rowers of Color Community – Northwest / @roccnw on Instagram. Corin and Dustin have organized these spaces for BIPOC athletes to spotlight them, create community, and discuss the weight that comes with being BIPOC athletes in a predominantly white sport.
TIME STAMPS
Jump to what interests you:
00:00 - Intro
2:15 - Rowing week
3:40 - @TheBlackCoxswain
6:35 - Rowing origin stories
12:20 - Responsibility, influences, and coxswain personalities
23:05 - Dustin Mara
34:55 - Code words
37:10 - When you just aren’t going to win the race
41:00 - Post race huddle
44:00 - This or That Q&A
54:40 - After the show: coxing chat with Tara and Rachel
[S2] Ep 2 Mentions
RACE REPLAY
Corin Wiggins
Atlanta Junior Rowing
Varsity 2-minute piece
Dustin Mara
Youth Nationals 2017
V8+ Petite Final
Coral Kasden
Canadian Henley 2016
NYAC Senior M8+