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He likened Ambriz’s job to that of a coxswain in crew, getting multiple participants, with their own “fiefdoms and lease lines,” rowing in the same direction.

Washington’s lineup in the varsity eight was stroke Max Heid, Archie Drummond in the No. 7 seat, Jonathan Wang-Norderud in No. 6, Giuseppe Bellomo in No. 5, Sam Ford in No. 4, Cameron Tasker in No. 3, Harry Fitzpatrick in No. 2, Marius Bjorn-Hansen Ahlsand in the bow and Nikita Jacobs as the coxswain.

"Given the challenging conditions, and the vessel's occupants of two adults and three children who were suffering seasickness, the coxswain decided that towing the vessel to the nearest point of safety was the most appropriate course of action."

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Oban lifeboat Coxswain Ally Cerexhe said high winds and a significant swell made the rescue operation difficult.

From BBC

George as a director, you are like a coach or coxswain.

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