What is the traditional way of celebrating a win in rowing regatta.
paddles are thrown into into water
paddles are thrown into the air
the coxswain is thrown into the water
whole crew jumps into the water
The coxswain is not just steering, he is also responsible for organisation, tactics, motivation, and safety. In the event of a collision, the coxswain is accountable under maritime law as 'Master of the vessel'