Rowing in an awesome sport. What the rowers can achieve is breathtaking. However, if your child has just started to row it is a long journey from novice to first eight. They will learn a new rowing language, become fantastically fit, make lasting friendships and have great fun. So will you.

This book includes sections on

• learning to row, boat clubs, safety, health, training and kit (clothing)
• nutrition and hydration
• different types of boats and how coaches make selections for crews
• events – Regattas, heads and rowing for Great Britain
• rowing terminology

You will also be introduced to the Diary of a Rowing Slave, an amusing insight into being a rowing parent.

This book will be useful to you whether you’re a complete newcomer or a seasoned supporter, and you may even be tempted to give rowing a try yourself!