About This Book
A compact practical guide to rowing that combines a short historical overview with clear, hands‑on instruction about boat construction, components and rigging. It explains basic and advanced rowing technique, sculling, steering and the duties of a coxswain, and outlines training regimes, race organization and tactics. Supporting materials include race result tables, comparative terminology in English, French and German, plates and diagrams, and editorial notes on original orthography and corrections, all aimed at practical use by enthusiasts and competitors.
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