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The practical handbook of kayaking & canoeing: step-by-step instruction in every technique, from beginner to advanced levels, shown in more than 600 action-packed photographs and diagrams
Author
Publisher
Southwater
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
On Shelf
Beverly Main - Adult Nonfiction
GV 783 .M38 2015
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GV 783 .M38 2015
1 available
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Table of Contents
From the Book
1. Introduction
Taking Up Paddling
The Origins of Paddling
The Evolution of Kayaks and Canoes
Introducing the Kayak
Introducing the Canoe
2. Getting Started
Going Paddling for the First Time
Where and When to Paddle
Serious Hazards
Preparing to Paddle
Exposure to the Elements
Basic Safety and Rescue
Equipment and Preparation
Kayaks
Canoes
Paddles
Transporting your Boat
Essential Clothing
Fitness and Personal/Skills
Out of Water Training
Warming Up
Kayaking Skills
Getting into the Kayak
Seating Position
Capsize Drill in a Kayak
Holding the Paddle
Using the Paddle
Forward Paddling
Backward Paddling
Stopping
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Draw Stroke
Sculling Draw
Stern Rudder
Bow Rudder
Low Brace
High Brace
Canoeing Skills
Getting into the Canoe
Sitting or Kneeling?
Capsize Drill in a Canoe
Holding the Paddle
Using the Paddle
Forward Paddling
Backward Paddling and Stopping
Forward Sweep Stroke
Reverse Sweep Stroke
Draw Stroke
Stern Rudder
Bow Rudder
Sculling
Pry Stroke
Low and High Brace
Tandem Manoeuvres
Kayak and Canoe Rolling
The History of the Roll
Learning to Roll
Kayak Rolling Drills
Screw Roll
Reverse Screw Roll
Put Across Roll
Hand Rolling
Canoe Rolling
3. On to Moving Water
White Water Paddling
White Water Hydrology
Grading Rivers
White Water Equipment
Kayaks for White Water
Canoes for White Water
Accessories and Clothing for White Water
Safety and Rescue Equipment
White Water Skills
Planning Your White Water Trip
Launching into White Water
Breaking Out Techniques
Breaking In Techniques
Ferry Glide
S-Cross
Eddy Use and Etiquette
Running Rapids
Running Drops
White Water Safety and Rescue
4. Open Horizons
Open Water and Sea Paddling
Tides and Currents
Wind and Waves
Navigation and Distance
Open Water Equipment
Boats for Open Water
Paddles for Open Water
Open Water Clothing and Accessories
Safety and Rescue Equipment
Open Water Paddling Skills
Stroke Variations
Launching and Landing
5. Advanced Paddling
Specialist Disciplines
Extreme White Water; Paddling
Play Paddling
Squirt boating
Kayak Surfing
Canoe and Kayak Sailing
Sailing ICIO
Competition Events
Slalom
River Racing
Freestyle
Extreme Racing
Sprint and Marathon
Canoe Polo
Dragon Boat Racing
Kayak and Ski Surf Competitions
Paddling Around the World
Europe
North and Central America
South America
Australia and New Zealand
Asia
Africa
6. Keeping Safe
Safety and Rescue
Medical Knowledge for Paddlers
Glossary
Further Reading
Useful Addresses
Index
Acknowledgements
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ISBN
9781780193496
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