Coxing at Reading

Coxing isn’t just about being the little one shouting at the front; it can be one of the most demanding and rewarding positions in the boat. As a cox, it’s down to you to steer the best course, and motivate your crew during training and racing; and a good cox can be the difference between winning and losing! While it can be challenging, you can enjoy the thrill of racing, and make some great friends along the way.

At Reading, we’re situated on a fantastic stretch of the water, and are well-known for being the friendliest club on the Thames, especially to coxes. As a cox, you don’t have to pay membership subs, and will be rewarded with love and gratitude from your crew – plus a few free drinks or so!

We welcome coxes throughout the year; if you’ve never stepped in a boat before, we’ll train you up through our Learn to Row programme; you can choose whether to move up into one of the competitive squads, or help out on the social rowing side. For more experienced coxes, all of our squads offer plenty of opportunities for progression, with men’s and women’s crews competing regularly at a high level, including the Tideway Heads, Henley Royal Regatta and National Championships.

For more info, contact one of the VC’s via the Contact Us page or the Learn to Row officer, or come down and have a look!