Faster sculling

Intermediate 2 – ‘From proficiency to faster sculling’

Who is it aimed at?

Proficient single scullers (you should be reasonably confident to scull alone or with a buddy, and competent in most of the boat handling skills in a fine single in safe conditions). The programme is also suitable for more experienced scullers who have already raced. You need to have the desire to improve your technique and speed in order to improve your crew sculling skills or to race in the single

Programme format

Run over 2 or 3 weekends at Durham and other venues in the North of England

 Description

The very different venues will include narrow, ‘bendy’ sheltered water and open waters providing different training opportunities and different conditions for fast ‘race’ sculling. The small group size will encourage open discussion, support, and practice with other participants. These are some of the core components of the programme:

In general:

  • free sculling with video analysis to self-assess current sculling technique and goals
  • sculling simulatoar to identify and work on individual priorities
  • understanding and practising key technical elements of each part of the stroke for faster sculling
  • drills to consolidate key technical improvements for individuals
  • steady state sculling for efficiency, ‘distance per stroke’, and relaxed focus
  • sculling for flow and shell run
  • working on own ‘mental resilience’ needs
  • steering techniques, awareness, how to prepare to navigate different courses

In particular:

  • ‘battle paddling’ – (alongside paddling at low rates working on efficiency)
  • ‘leapfrogging’ – (combination of steering and sprinting intervals)
  • racing starts
  • getting onto the stake-boat confidently
  • race plans for regatta and head races
  • practice of racing different courses under simulated conditions
  • benchmark time trials over sprint and longer distances

Resources & costs

A small charge of £3 per session (based on around 12 sessions) to cover use of resources such as simulatoar; website; any venue costs; Travel and accommodation on self-help, shared, or exchange basis. See www.mysinglesculler.com for more information.