Aquatic Notes, Or, Sketches Of The Rise And Progress Of Rowing At Cambridge, By A Member Of The C.U.B.C. Signed J.F.B - Softcover

John Fitzherbert Bateman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371329698 ISBN 13: 9780371329696

Publisher: HardPress, 2019

Synopsis

Aquatic Notes, Or, Sketches Of The Rise And Progress Of Rowing At Cambridge, By A Member Of The C.U.B.C. Signed J.F.B by John Fitzherbert Bateman. This historical sketch traces the growth of rowing at Cambridge from its earliest, safety-minded boat-building days to the emergence of organized clubs and university crews. The volume blends narrative history with vivid anecdotes of crews, races, and ceremonial processions, detailing the origins of major Cambridge boat clubs (First Trinity, Lady Margaret, Third Trinity, Second Trinity, Magdalene, Caius, Peterhouse, Corpus, Jesus) and their ascent to head-of-the-river status. It chronicles notable matches against Oxford and London Leander, the evolution of four-oar and eight-oar contests, and the shifting rules that governed early racing. A substantial portion is devoted to Henley regattas, including Grand Matches, Diamond Sculls, and the famous four-oar events, interwoven with portraits of celebrated oarsmen and the social milieu around training, coaching (notably Coombes), and university sport culture. The final chapters offer practical hints on technique and training, attributed to Robert Coombes. An archival record of Cambridge rowing and its rituals.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371329698
• ISBN 13: 9780371329696
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132