Essential Sculling: An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power - Softcover

Boyne, Daniel

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9781493043569: Essential Sculling: An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power
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ISBN 10: 1493043560 ISBN 13: 9781493043569
Publisher: Lyons Press, 2020

Synopsis

Essential Sculling is an authoritative, concise, and thoroughly readable handbook that focuses on helping anyone become an accomplished sculler. Here Daniel J. Boyne offers the finest instruction—for men and women alike—on the art and skill of rowing, including identifying and buying a well-made boat; beginner and advanced technique; boat-handling skills; drills for blending technique and power; training for competition; the mechanics of rigging; the value of camps and coaches; and much more. With clear descriptions and illustrations throughout, Boyne teaches a healthy respect for both the tradition of sculling and the precise beauty of its execution.

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About the Author

Daniel J. Boyne is director of recreational rowing at Harvard University and has been teaching rowing at various levels for over three decades. His work has appeared in Harvard magazine, The Atlantic, and Gray's Sporting Journal. He is also the author of The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Water, Kelly: A Father, A Son, an American Quest, and The Seven Seat: A True Story of Rowing, Revenge and Redemption, all published by Lyons Press. He lives in Cambridge, MA.

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Essential Sculling is an authoritative, concise, and thoroughly readable handbook that focuses on helping anyone become an accomplished sculler. Here Daniel J. Boyne, offers the finest instruction - for men and women alike - on the art and skill of rowing, including: identifying and buying a well-made boat; beginner and advanced technique; boat-handling skills; drills for blending technique and power; training for competition; the mechanics of rigging; the value of camps and coaches; and much more.With clear descriptions, and illustrations throughout, Boyne teaches a healthy respect for both the tradition of sculling and the precise beauty of its execution. (6 X 9, 160 pages, b&w photos, diagrams)

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Publisher
Lyons Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1493043560
ISBN 13 
9781493043569
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
176
Rating
  • 4.05 out of 5 stars
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