Essential Sculling

An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power

Daniel Boyne

• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN:
  9781493043576
• Edition: 2

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.

Table of contents

• Introduction to the New Edition
• Preface
• CHAPTER 1: Prewater Considerations
• CHAPTER 2: Equipment
• CHAPTER 3: Technique
• CHAPTER 4: Boat-Handling Skills
• CHAPTER 5: Developing Technique and Power
• CHAPTER 6: Structure and Flow
• CHAPTER 7: Racing
• CHAPTER 8: Rigging
• CHAPTER 9: Endgame
• Glossary of Common Rowing Terms