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

Daniel Boyne

ISBN 10: 1493043560 / ISBN 13: 9781493043569

Editore: Globe Pequot Publishing Jan 2020, 2020

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Neuware - 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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• Titolo: Essential Sculling : An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power
• Editore: Globe Pequot Publishing Jan 2020
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1493043560
• ISBN 13: 9781493043569
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 226 L x 151 A x 15 P (millimetri) 226 millimetri di larghezza per 151 millimetri di altezza per 15 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 271 grammi

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Riassunto

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.

Informazioni sull?autore

DANIEL J. BOYNE,/b> 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.