Boats, oars, and rowing

by R.D. Culler

Contents:
Preface;
The Pleasures of Rowing;
Rowing Craft;
Oars and Oarmaking;
Oarlocks and Other Rowing Gear;
Notes on Rowing;
Double-Paddle Canoes;
A Cruise in a Pulling Boat;
Designs;
Index.

149 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 1978

Reviews

[Ants · Rating 5 out of 5]

R D (Pete) Culler wrote a delightful book on rowing from a cultural and hands-on perspective. Culler is rowing (and small boat) enthusiasts and frames his perspective as one who watched rowing passers my its heyday to a time where a rowing revival may be appreciated. Although there have been many folks rowing for pleasure and work, there a few authors who have written about rowing in the heyday.

Maybe I have more interest in a historical perspective than most, but let the historical writers get the information into print. With a look backward to history, the current rowing practices can be judged fairly.

There is plenty of practical tips that lend themselves to being tried. Enjoy a fun activity.

[Gregory Witt · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good, well balanced set of oats is no joke- and such a pleasant excuse to get out the block plane and make some shavings. it's such a nice size for a book too- fells good to carry around, opens and closes nice...