Sculling

I got to scull at yesterday's practice in a double. We had a off number of guys, so we put out our San Diego 8+ and the double, and one guy went home. I think I did pretty well considering the last time I sculled was at St. John's, two years ago.

The weather was less than ideal, it rained pretty consistently the whole row, and I got some nice blisters on my left hand, probably because I'm not that great at feathering with my left and I was over gripping as a result. I was glad for the chance to scull though, and I want to get more sculling in this spring and summer.

I feel like sculling gives my body a more balanced workout than sweep rowing. Sculling also feels more graceful for some reason. There's something about coming to the catch with my arms spread wide and then finishing close to the body that feels a bit like I imagine having wings might feel. In addition, I can really feel the boat respond to every stroke when I'm in a small boat, which, when I'm getting good speed and acceleration, feels light and smooth and adds to the flying/floating sensation.