It is considered advantageous for the cox to be light - as there is less weight for the crew to move. However, weight is generally considered of minor importance compared to steering, coaching, and motivational ability. Nevertheless, most competitive coxswains weigh in at under 110 pounds for female coxes, and 120 pounds for male coxes.
- wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coxswain_(rowing)#Weight
