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Incorporating novices | Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 01:15 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Rebecca's rowing hack got published on row2k - the Coxing Plank https://www.row2k.com/features/5880/rowing-hack--the-coxing-plank/ Marlene has been teaching new novices. 06:00 Beginners joining your group. Do you start in single sculls or team boats? The coach does a 1 on 1 session overview of the sport. Important to get in the boat in the first lesson. Nobody ever asks how do I turn the boat around! First session - ensure they are comfortable, it's a stable boat, they can find where the water is with the oars. 14:00 Incorporating novices into your club - start them in a group together. People learn at different speeds. - basic skills of stopping, backiing, turning and rowing. Do check how to structure your l