Out of My Scull

"Out of My Scull" is a delightful memoir that dives into the world of recreational rowing with humor and charm. The author, a master storyteller, takes readers on her journey of discovering the perfect sport at age 50. This isn't a typical racing tale but a heartwarming story of learning to row, facing amusing challenges, and forming lasting friendships. Part instructional manual and part memoir, it offers insights into rowing's unique lingo and the unexpected adventures on a wildlife-filled tidal river. Join the author and her crew, the Quadraphonics, as they navigate mishaps and share laughter on and off the water.

"Out of My Scull" is fascinating, entertaining, and exciting – and, best of all, spilling over with humor. The author is a master storyteller, and she's crafted a gem that's hard to put down. "Out of My Scull" offers a unique perspective into the world of rowing. It's not a racing tale or a technical manual. Instead, it's the story of a woman's quest for the perfect recreational sport at age 50, leading her to the sliding seat of a scull where she found joy for 25 years. She tells her story of joining a rowing center, learning to row, and becoming incomparably smitten. It is part instructional manual for those unfamiliar with the sport and its sometimes-hilarious lingo and part exposure to the crazy challenges that may come along with it, such as rowing backward on a wildlife-populated, narrow, tidal river full of floating coolers, baby strollers, basketballs, sand bars, barges, bridges, and substantial tree limbs just waiting to knock rowers out of their sculls. It is part memoir about community and developing beautiful friendships with a crew who finds mishaps, fumbled rescues, and misunderstandings invariably amusing. Her crew laughs so much at what they encounter on and off the water that they earn the name Quadraphonics.

Danielle J Battaglia holds a BS in Chemistry, an MBA, and an AA in Graphic Design. Her 30-year career spanned radiopharmaceutical research, professional association management, and negotiating joint ventures at the University of PA Health Care System. Danielle's journey took her from Buffalo, NY, to LA, to DC, and finally to Wilmington, DE. Retiring early, she explored horseback riding, Zumba, strength training, river rafting, bike riding, hiking, rollerblading, quad skating, agility training with her dog, and rock climbing. But when she landed in the sliding seat of a scull at age 50, she knew it would be her lifelong passion. More than 25 years later, she is still rowing with friends out of the Wilmington Rowing Center on the Christina River in Wilmington, DE. Her debut book humorously fictionalizes her rowing adventures. She lives in Kennett Square, PA, with her three cats, Darci the Doddledog, and her husband, Paul. She plans to continue rowing til she drops!