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Essential Sculling is an authoritative, concise, and thoroughly readable handbook that focuses on helping anyone become an accomplished sculler.
To scull across a smooth body of water; to take a clean, powerful stroke; to feel your boat running straight and true...Boyne's book provides a welcome source of knowledge and inspiration for those seeking the essence of sculling.
An excellent introduction to the many fascinating aspects of this challenging and stimulating activity. Boyne introduces the reader to all of the important fundamentals of sculling as well as many unique and interesting aspects not usually found in a book for newcomers to the sport.
Daniel J. Boyne is director of recreational rowing at Harvard University. An avid freelance writer, his work has appeared in American Rowing, Boston Book Review, Harvard Magazine, and Wooden Boat. 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, Redemption, and Revenge, all published by Lyons Press.