Scuttlebutt

[1][2] The term corresponds to the colloquial concept of a water cooler in an office setting, which at times becomes the focus of congregation and casual discussion.

In the event a 50-gallon drum of water is lifted 3 feet off the ground using a block and tackle and a tripod.

Time stops when all crew members are back in line and called to attention by the coxswain.

Disqualification can occur when water is spilled or if crew other than the coxswain (and sometimes the barrel hitchers) talk.

A run under a minute is generally considered good, though times much lower than this have been seen in competition.