Essential Sculling: An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power (Paperback)

by Daniel J. Boyne (Author)

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Product Description
Here is a fully illustrated beginner's guide to the art and skill of rowing.

Sculling is swiftly becoming a popular recreational activity for adults of all ages interested in fitness and fun. Essential Sculling is an authoritative, concise, and thoroughly readable handbook focused on helping the novice become an accomplished sculler. With time-honored advice and edifying anecdotes, Daniel J. Boyne, director of recreational rowing at Harvard University, offers the finest instruction-for men and women alike-on all aspects of the sport, such as:

* Identifying and buying equipment * Beginner's technique * Drills for blending technique and power * Training for competition * Rigging * And much more

More than a brilliant how-to manual, Essential Sculling is appreciation of sport at its best.

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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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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558217096
• ISBN-13: 978-1558217096
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,577 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essentail sculling-essentail raeding., November 3, 2000

By	russell j gourlay (Derby United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

As a recent convert to the sport of sculling I have read most everything published to the point of obsession. This book does however stand head and shoulders above most. It is for the more cerebral sculler, dealing not just with technique, boats, races etc but the mental rigour and benefits that is undoubtably the attraction to most of us "Norman no mates" who prefer the intensity of a single scull. It has been read and read and read again and still has something fresh to offer. I want Daniel J Boynes job!! r. gourlay email:[e-mail]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly an "Essential" book, September 12, 2000

By	P. Bustamante (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I started sculling this summer and bought "Essential Sculling" to get some tips. I found it so full of useful information that I refer to it almost every time I go out on the river, and always find something new to help me improve.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in sculling (or rowing of any sort, for that matter) and I expect my copy to be well-worn and dog-earred long before I run out of helpful hints to pull from the pages.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly an "Essential" book, September 12, 2000

By	P. Bustamante (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I started sculling this summer and bought "Essential Sculling" to get some tips. I found it so full of useful information that I refer to it almost every time I go out on the river, and always find something new to help me improve.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in sculling (or rowing of any sort, for that matter) and I expect my copy to be well-worn and dog-earred long before I run out of helpful hints to pull from the pages.