What does it take to become a rower instead of the coxswain?

I'm a 13 year old boy and 5ft 9 and 135lbs and i have been rowing for almost 2 years. you should bulk up, don't worry once you start rowing all the bulk you "should off" gained over the summer will turn into muscle. I think your coaches should give you some freedom of which person you are. Oh and btw try and lose the shyness because if your bowing an coxless quad or a double you are pretty much steering the boat and telling the rest of your crew what to do so yea. Good luck!

Just tell them you want to row. You're a strong guy, and you should use it. You'll be growing: 5'9" frames can put on more weight than 120 pounds. When I was 14-19 years old, I gained 30 pounds over a few years without growing in height at all. Rowing will make you even stronger! do it! try to get stronger over the summer, too! Do what you like to do: lift some weights, run, sprint, play soccer, do pushups and situps and pullups, etc. Just come into whenever your crew season starts and be in good shape and the coaches will put you to work moving boats with the team.