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Focuses on the crew involved in rowing and the benefits of coxswain for individuals' health condition. Advantages of rowing compared with football exercises; Risks on rowing; Impression of other people on crews who joined rowing.

The article reports on the boat race benefits of the black box electronic device installed in Boat number 62 of watercraft rowing coach Joe Burk of the University of Pennsylvania. The said black box has the capability to measure the force being applied by each oarsman then relay such information to the rower and coxswain through various light signals. Remarks from Burk regarding the features of the black box are presented, with emphasis on the fact that he considers the device as a good training instrument.

Presents observations about the sport of rowing. How rowing relieves stress; Importance of morning workouts; Consideration of programs offered by the U.S. Rowing Association.