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Book Synopsis Canoeing The Essential Skills & Safety by : Andrew Westwood
Download or read book Canoeing The Essential Skills & Safety written by Andrew Westwood and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you enjoy small day trips around local lakes and slow-moving rivers, overnight trips, or expeditions, Andrew Westwood's thoughtful and clear breakdown of canoeing principles, skills and techniques makes this book a must-have for solo and tandem paddlers who are interested in maximizing their enjoyment of the canoe. Canoeing is for all levels of paddlers, providing beginners with the skills they need to maneuver a canoe effectively on flat water, and offering more experienced paddlers expert advice on how to hone their skills.
Book Synopsis Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue by : John Lull
Download or read book Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue written by John Lull and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments--from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety.
Download or read book Canoe Camping written by Mark Scriver and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're interested in a weekend trip with friends or family or a multi-day wilderness experience, this guide makes canoe camping fun and safe for both new and experience canoe trippers.
Book Synopsis Paddle Your Own Canoe by : Gary McGuffin
Download or read book Paddle Your Own Canoe written by Gary McGuffin and published by Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive book ever written on canoeing technique ... essential guide for recreational paddlers is packed with information. -- Bushwacker's Wilderness Journal 09/2003.
Download or read book Canoeing written by Pamela Dillon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails, but it also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity."--Back cover.
Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by Dan Henderson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking * Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations * Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency * Advice from expert contributors throughout adds full range of experience The latest addition to the award-winning Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series, Sea Kayaking: Basic Skills to Advanced Paddling Techniques, offers authoritative advice for paddlers of all levels, from beginners considering their first gear purchase to competitive kayakers looking to perfect their forward stroke. As a longtime paddling professional and National Team coach, author Dan Henderson draws from a lifetime of personal experience, teaching, and his academic research in exercise science to instruct readers on everything they need to know to get out on the water, including: * Gear -- how to pick the right kayak for your body size, skill level, and lifestyle * Foundations of safety, how to plan and prepare, and must-know advice for assisted and self-rescue * Basic paddling styles to advanced techniques (side slipping, edging, bracing) * Techniques for a range of conditions caused by wind, waves, currents, swells, and more * Expedition planning and camping * Getting the most out of kayaking for fitness “Dan’s participation in paddlesports is celebrated by a lifetime of contribution to the sport, friendships that span the globe and professional success across all disciplines of paddling. The opportunity to learn from Dan’s experience will only add to your enjoyment and success in the sport.” -- Joe Jacobi, Chief Executive Officer USA Canoe/Kayak
Book Synopsis Introduction to Paddling by : American Association
Download or read book Introduction to Paddling written by American Association and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the American Canoe Association and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Introduction to Paddling is an easy-to-understand guide to flatwater and river paddling. Based on an earlier work by the Ohio DNR, Flat-water Paddler, this amply illustrated book tells beginning paddlers everything they need to know, from appropriate clothing to the parts of the boat, from correct strokes to proper safety concerns. Good for instructors and those who like to teach themselves, this book is an important resource for those who like to paddle or want to start.
Download or read book The Packraft Handbook written by Luc Mehl and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Book Synopsis Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue by : Gordon Brown
Download or read book Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue written by Gordon Brown and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on from his hugely successful book Sea Kayak, Gordon Brown brings his vast experience and unique style to this latest publication Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue. Each chapter begins with a real-life incident which sets the scene and helps to emphasise what follows. The underlying principles are highlighted, practical lessons learnt and the hard skills explored in detail. Numerous colour photos complement and illustrate the text. This book is essential reading for any sea kayaker, and will be enjoyed and valued by both novice and experienced paddlers alike.
Book Synopsis Kayaking for Fitness by : Jodi Bigelow
Download or read book Kayaking for Fitness written by Jodi Bigelow and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and body tone through kayaking.
Book Synopsis Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts by : Lisa Gollin Evans
Download or read book Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts written by Lisa Gollin Evans and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for the novice to intermediate paddler, this guide contains all the information you need to explore coastal Massachusetts on more than 40 trips.
Download or read book Canoeing written by Ray Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a thoroughly modern book on the traditional open canoe. It covers all aspects of the open canoe, from design to wilderness travel. What really sets it apart is its focus on canoeing techniques. Ray Goodwin is the UK's best known and (many would go so far as to say) foremost canoe coach. By introducing some of the latest canoeing performance skills, based on what he has discovered through decades of coaching and guiding, he sets out to inspire a new generation of paddlers. Through clear language and the use of photographs acquired over many years of paddling around the world, he shares some real insights of the reality of canoeing; sometimes gritty, but always enthralling. New in the 2nd edition is a section on 'vision pattern', a method for creating a mental map of a rapid. There is an expanded and re-written chapter on canoeing with children. There are more techniques for improvised sailing and more on advanced lining and tracking. It describes new solo rescue techniques and has many new inspirational canoe expedition examples. Ray has paddled extensively in Europe and his British canoe trips include the circumnavigation of Wales and the Irish Sea Crossing. In North America he has canoed the Rio Grande in the South and done trips as far north as the Arctic Circle, as well as doing two kayak descents of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. In addition to being a British Canoe Union Level 5 Coach in Canoe, Inland Kayak, he holds a Mountain Instructor's Certificate and has led ice climbs on Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and in the Atlas Mountains. He runs his own coaching and guiding business, working at all levels from novice to the top BCU leadership and coaching qualifications courses.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science by : Don McKenzie
Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Don McKenzie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of canoeing Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of canoe athletes The only book on this subject endorsed by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine
Book Synopsis Canoeing Wild Rivers by : Cliff Jacobson
Download or read book Canoeing Wild Rivers written by Cliff Jacobson and published by Merrillville, Ind. : ICS Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual for canoeists which particularly concentrates on Canadian rivers and Canadian sources of information for maps, carriers, access roads, etc. Appendices include equipment list, medical kit, international rating scale of rapids.
Book Synopsis Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way by : Sam Rizzetta
Download or read book Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Way written by Sam Rizzetta and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-05-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first quick-and-easy composite construction method for canoes and kayaks This book is certain to appeal to any paddler with a DIY bent. Master craftsman Sam Rizzetta presents three attractive innovations: a new building method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fiber boats cheap and feasible for home builders; an ergonomically designed canoe that makes paddling easier and more comfortable; and a foam-flotation installation method that makes canoes and kayaks safe and unsinkable.
Download or read book Rolling a Kayak written by Ken Whiting and published by Heliconia Press. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers- and as long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it! Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novie kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. Ken also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them.
Book Synopsis Mastering Kayaking: A Comprehensive Guide to Excellence by : Stephen Holiday
Download or read book Mastering Kayaking: A Comprehensive Guide to Excellence written by Stephen Holiday and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an exhilarating journey towards mastery with 'Mastering Kayaking: A Comprehensive Guide to Excellence'. Whether you're a novice paddler seeking to navigate your first river or an experienced kayaker aiming to refine your skills, this book is your ultimate companion. Dive into ten meticulously crafted chapters, each brimming with expert insights, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions to elevate your kayaking prowess. From choosing the perfect kayak and mastering essential paddling techniques to navigating diverse water bodies and honing advanced skills, this guide covers every aspect of the kayaking experience. Discover the secrets of mental preparation, environmental stewardship, and physical conditioning, while delving into the art of kayak fishing and building a vibrant kayaking community. With 'Mastering Kayaking', you'll not only become a skilled paddler but also immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of kayaking with confidence, mindfulness, and a deep appreciation for nature's wonders.
