The Sculler at Ease

by Frank Cunningham

Book Overview

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:... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0006RLPCE
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Grandview Street Press
• Length: 169 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Multi-leveled read

This book is exactly what all technical rowing books should be like. Frank uses a variety of analogies to help with comprehension. He also defines proper technique based on 1) Maintaining a steady waterline 2) Minimizing movements that put energy anywhere except in propelling the boat 3) Basic physics, and of course 4) Getting maximal boat speed. He has another book, "Ask Frank," which you can only get through Lake Washington Rowing Club. I recommend calling them to get a copy if you enjoy this book.

Mr. Miyagi & Obi Wan Kenobi rollled up in one....

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.

His knowledge in rigging and sculling is second to none.

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!

The Sculler At Ease

Cunningham shows the right way to row. If you are even thinging about being a competive rower you must have this book.

Maybe the best book on sculling ever written..

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.