The Sculler at Ease [Paperback]

Frank Cunningham (Author), Leslie S. Strom (Illustrator), Laurie Cunningham (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967465109 | ISBN-13: 978-0967465104 | Publication Date: October 7, 1999 | Edition: 2

The Sculler at Ease is a unique book on sculling and rowing by a veteran American coach. Field-tested and imaginatively illustrated, it has become a standard in the sculler's library.

CONTENTS: Fundamentals: Preparing to Row * On the Water at Last * Watermanship * Putting it all Together

BEYOND FUNDAMENTALS: Refining Your Rowing Skills * Technical Troubleshooting * Injury Troubleshooting * Drills * From Sculls to Sweeps * Equipment and Rigging * The Geometry of Rowing * Non-Boat Equipment * Rowing in Facsimile

MASTERY: Learning Stabilities * Four Scullers * Perspectives

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Grandview Street Pr; 2 edition (October 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967465109
• ISBN-13: 978-0967465104
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #470,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best book on sculling ever written.., May 2, 2001

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D. Kolton (The Great Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sculler at Ease (Paperback)

I have always believed that if you buy a book, and learn at least ONE significant thing from it, you got your money's worth. In this case, you get a whole treasure chest of payback. The coverage of hand positioning alone makes this a must for any library on rowing / sculling. Frank is a well known local Seattle coach and former Olympic coach. I live in Seattle, and everyone knows of him. You simply won;t go wrong if you are trying to learn or improve yourself. Buy it -- you'll like it!

PS. you can get it direct thru Lake Washington Rowing in Seattle. Just
give them a call. Don't overpay for a used copy when it is available new.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars His knowledge in rigging and sculling is second to none., September 11, 2003

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Joseph Tynan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sculler at Ease (Paperback)

I don't think I've encountered another book relating to rowing that more concisely covered the basics of sweep and sculling, in additional to rigging your boat correctly for your comfort and performance. A first class read!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Miyagi & Obi Wan Kenobi rollled up in one...., November 8, 2007

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Mufkins (Sunny SoCal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sculler at Ease (Paperback)

The author is not merely knowledgeable about sculling, he is incredibly wise. You will look at many aspects of what you are trying to do in a different, magically illuminated way. Mr. Cunningham shares so many gems that I can't even outline them. This is the third book on sculling that I've read, and while the others were good, I now have a new standard for 'great'. This one is great. I will be reading this, and referring to it, over and over for years to come. Highly recommended.