Rowing

By R C Lehmann

A crew may possess strength, yet lose speed through a misplaced hand, an ill-timed slide or a fraction of imbalance. This practical study of rowing technique shows how posture, body-swing, leg drive and rhythm must combine until separate efforts become one efficient motion. Written chiefly for novices while retaining value for coaches and experienced competitors, it treats oarsmanship as both a physical discipline and a precise exercise in collective timing. From fixed-seat rowing and sliding-seat technique to sculling, steering and coxswainship, the instruction moves between individual mechanics and the demanding business of crew formation. Coaching commands, technical tables, measurements and illustrations give substance to its explanations, while discussions of boat and oar design reveal how equipment and action influence one another. Training, diet, health and racing tactics broaden the manual beyond the stroke itself, presenting performance as the product of preparation, discipline and intelligent economy rather than wasteful exertion. The Thames provides a practical setting for reflections on competition and rowing institutions, while historical recollections and humorous digressions lend the sporting essay a character beyond straightforward instruction. Racing regulations sit beside observations on balance, synchronisation and the contrast between graceful skill and muscular effort badly applied. The combination of technical detail, coaching insight and sporting memory preserves a richly textured account of how rowers are taught, crews are shaped and races are approached. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377782872
• ISBN13: 9789377782870
• Release Date: January 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"