SCULLING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2351, 18 November 1908, Page 3

SCULLING.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Reporting^on the work being done by Arnst in training for the rowing championship at Wanganui, a correspondent of the "Post” says:—“While doing liis spins, Arnst usually rows about an average of 24 over the course, starting at from 30 to 36. His sculling is showing much improvement', and the'swing and slide work are much admired by experts. The catch is hard and the finish is brisk, but he has a slight tendency to hang with ids hands instead of shooting them away. Fogwell is much sharper in this respect than Arnst. When he is doing heavy long rows, liis blade work is vein- clean and the boat runs without the slightest sign of a roll. It is only when lie is asked to sprint that lie shows that fault,; which experts reckon will tell its talc in the three miles and a quarter of journey. The dip in hs bow at tlio finish and the deeji dipping of liis sculls, that is the subject that is giving weight-to a great deal of argument among tho critics. Webb shows to a great advantage over bis opponent in this respect, and A rust’s stretcher work also suffers in comparison wth Webb’s. It is noticed that Arnst’s catch could be improved on. His right arm .when his blade catches the water, has a slight bend. On the whole lie_ is rowing freely, and puts great vigor into his work. .Floyd is keeping a watchful eye on his work, but in regard to the dipping of the boat at the end of the stroke, he does not attatcli much importance to it, holding that the extra weight he obtains by that swing of the perpendicular will more than compensate for the fault. The more critics sec of A rust’s rowing the better they like liis chances. His party are very confident, and look forward to another Beaeh-Hanlan race. They reckon that weight will tell. Nelson, the trainer,- is putting about two hours a day into him. Nelson is a' man of experience, and is recognised as one of the best trainers in Australia. Ho has been about eighteen months with Arnst, and knows him thoroughly. He is certain to bring him to the. post fit, and get every ounce out of him. Although 13st. 131 b •is ratlu;r heavy, his rowing weight is 18st lib. Nelson is not anxious about him. Two weeks beforo the race be will be on' special diet, which will get tile weight down. Fogwell is rowing in fine style, and keeps Arnst moving. He is rather smarter off the mark than Arnst.