How does deadweight work if I am under the minimum weight?

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A coxswain under the minimum weight must carry deadweight to make up the difference. Deadweight shall not exceed 15 kg. If more than 15 kg would be needed, the coxswain is still permitted to compete. It must be placed as close as possible to the coxswain in the boat, without being attached to the coxswain. Failing to do so is penalized by relegation (placed last in the race). Not carrying the deadweight in the boat for the race is penalized by exclusion. No article of racing equipment counts as part of the deadweight. At any time before or immediately after the race, the Control Commission or the Race Umpire may require the deadweight to be reweighed (rule 2.5).