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Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners, this book is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert alike. For the newcomer it will provide a firm foundation in their chosen aspect of the sport. The coach or experienced paddler will find it invaluable as: 1. An update to current theory and practice. 2. An introduction to new aspects of the sport. 3. A pointer to other sources of information such as relevant books and websites.

Surf kayaking combines technical skill with a style of movement that can be as individual as any performing art. Nigel Foster's trademark photo sequences and straightforward writing style combine to teach the essential techniques of this increasingly popular sport. Detailed information on assessing surf conditions and a beach's safety profile; how to master acrobatics, including pirouettes and popouts; wave etiquette; and such special techniques as steering a zigzag course, performing a 360 and roller coasters, and more.

A GUIDE TO THE SPORT OF SURF KAYAKING FOR ALL ABILITIES OF PADDLER AND THOSE THINKING OF TAKING UP THE SPORT

The most up-to-date, inspiring, and helpful guide to kayak surfing ever published, Kayak Surfing is a modern and visually dynamic resource by a leading expert in the sport.

Rolling is a skill critical to every kayaker's survival in water. This simple, four-color book provides a visual step-by-step approach to learning to roll a kayak and developing a bombproof roll in rough water. Modern and relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters.

A book of ideas collected by the coaches at Plas y Brenin. Over 300 top tips to help canoe and kayak coaches fill their own 'coach's toolbox'.

Contains 250 paddle sports games for serious training, fun paddling, various types of canoes and kayaks, various levels of skill, and many different types of water. This book is produced in association with the British Canoe Union and the Plas Brenin National Mountaineering Centre.

A companion book to the Introduction to Paddling and the American Canoe Association's Canoeing and Kayaking Instruction Manual, Kayak and Canoe Games uses games to reinforce the skills designed for still or moving water, all games are non-competitive and are designed to build paddling skills. From Crab Walk and Tug of War to Wet Sponge Polo and Mirror Ballet, young and old can hone their paddling skills while having fun.

A lyrical journey down some of America’s greatest rivers by one of the first women river guides in the West. In the tradition of America’s strong pioneer women, Rebecca Lawton was one of the first women river guides in the West. For millions of Americans and foreign visitors who have navigated America’s great rivers by raft or boat––and for those who wish they could––this book will help them understand rivers and their impact on the human emotional landscape in a deeper sense. It offers such seekers, not only the thrill rides and vacation destinations of our rivers—but also their rich ecosystems and spiritual wellsprings. As Rebecca Lawton says, "To those who come to know them well, rivers are home....It was the river that taught me instinctive responses, in an unparalleled mentorship that led me throughout the American West every day for more than a decade. Being on the river every day taught me to read water—to psyche out where rocks hid in riffles, find safe passage in inscrutable rapids, and keep moving in flatwater sections." Now, years later, she offers Reading Water and the countless lessons she learned from interpreting rivers and currents, living in the river...

This colorful book examines the wetter side of extreme sports — kayaking. The pioneers of the kayaking sport are recognized, as are current personalities, equipment, locations, competitions, and recreational participation. Includes 100 dramatic color photographs that place the reader in the middle of all the action.

Whitewater Classics features top whitewater destinations from the jungles of Mexico to the tundra of Alaska. The continent's most notable rivers and most influential paddlers are chronicled in this instant classic of river literature. Part guide book, part history book, and part story book, Whitewater Classics is a must for any whitewater enthusiast.

The popular sports of whitewater rafting, boating and kayaking come to life in this practical yet lavishly visual survey, featuring detailed profiles of the world's greatest rivers. Adventure travel of all kinds-and whitewater adventuring in particular-is growing in popularity every year, but there has never been a book like this one, covering all of the world's great rafting destinations in colorful detail. WHITEWATER! features vivid profiles of 35 rivers worldwide, along with detailed and enlightening information on equipment, safety, geology, technique and so much more. Illustrated in full color on every page with dramatic action photographs-and featuring inspiring excerpts from lore and literature-this is truly a book for everyone who feels the lure of the river, from family vacationers and Summer Olympics fans to hardcore river rats.

Simple easy to learn basics that will make any trip down river more fun and as safe as possible.

The past few decades have seen whitewater running become a major adventure activity worldwide. New technologies in boating material and a new ethos of adventure travel have made this possible. Here is the extraordinary story of modern whitewater exploration, of the great popular runs and the legendary rapids, the hair-raising adventures and the daredevil adventurers, and the great races and festivals that take place on the world's rivers. Forty of the world's greatest rivers feature in the book, from the Colorado to the Yangtze, the Dudh Kosi to the Zambezi. This is a celebration of the great rivers of the world, shot through with a hard edge of concern for their future. This is the ultimate thrill-seeker's book, celebrating in glorious pictures the beauty of wild white rivers and the adventure of running them.

A recreational activity suitable for almost anyone, fit or not, including the disabled, whitewater rafting attracts the more adventurous among us. This book offers detailed descriptions of the activity and the techniques needed to enjoy it. Sections on day-tripping, outings with commercial operators, organizing your own trips, expeditionary work and extreme rafting cover the wide range of experiences the sport has to offer. Emphasis in the book is placed on important aspects such as training, security precautions, emergency procedures, basic first aid, and leaving nothing behind you. A list of contacts and websites is also included.