What is the minimum weight for a coxswain?

Q: What is the minimum weight for a coxswain?

Wearing a racing uniform, the minimum coxswain weight is: 45 kg for Under 17 and Under 19 crews 55 kg for crews in all other categories A lighter coxswain carries deadweight to make up the difference (see the deadweight question). Rule 2.5 of the 2026 RCA Rules of Racing.

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Wearing a racing uniform, the minimum coxswain weight is:

45 kg for Under 17 and Under 19 crews
55 kg for crews in all other categories

A lighter coxswain carries deadweight to make up the difference (see the deadweight question). Rule 2.5 of the 2026 RCA Rules of Racing.