Re: Take two scullers

On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 11:33:56 -0000, David Gillbe wrote:
> in almost every mixed double I've ever seen, the woman
> (and hence, the shorter and lighter rower (usually)) tends to be at stroke.
> Any thoughts as to why that would be?

Man wants to be on the lookout, in command, steer and be first across
the finish line; compare bicycle tandems. Also, woman will not be able
to keep up with his infernal rating.