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Captures Harry's personality in a way that is more valuable than all the myths. Highly instructive for other coaches in demonstrating his organic approach to rowing and to leadership. -- Steve Gladstone, Yale Heavyweight Crew Coach An intimate portrait of one of the most successful crew coaches in history. Ayer offers a behind-the-scenes look at Harvard Crew, and rowing fans will not be disappointed. -- Daniel J. Boyne, author of The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Water

"Captures Harry’s personality in a way that is more valuable than all the myths. Highly instructive for other coaches in demonstrating his organic approach to rowing and to leadership. -- Steve Gladstone, Yale Heavyweight Crew Coach An intimate portrait of one of the most successful crew coaches in history. Ayer offers a behind-the-scenes look at Harvard Crew, and rowing fans will not be disappointed. -- Daniel J. Boyne, author of ""The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Water"" In this extended and expository launch ride alongside the fabled Harry Parker, Toby Ayer provides an informed and intriguing glimpse of the eternal Master and Commander of Harvard crew. -- John Powers, former writer for the Boston Globe"

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Tobias Ayer has rowed competitively for more than twenty years. He began the sport as an undergraduate at MIT, then continued as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. He was a contender for the U.S. national team on three occasions, and has won numerous events including Head of the Charles and the World Indoor Rowing Championships. He currently teaches and coaches rowing at Salisbury School in Connecticut.

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