Canoeing

Name: Canoeing
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ISBN: 9780736067157

ISBN-10: 0736067159

ISBN-13: 9780736067157

Edition: 2008

Authors: Pamela S. Dillon, Jeremy Oyen, American Canoe Association Staff, Pamela Dillon

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Description:

Features the expertise of master teachers from the American Canoe Association. Background knowledge, fitness basics, equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, and safety and survival skills from the experts prepare you for adventure. Helps build your basic technique and skills, starting with easy day trips before moving on to more challenging overnight and extended trips, and trips with groups. Contains lists of Web resources that will help you plan trips in the U.S. and throughout the world. Included QuickStart Your Canoe DVD, which guides entry level paddlers through basic safety and paddling techniques.

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 4/21/2008
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 264
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Preparing for a Canoeing Adventure



Going Canoeing


Canoeing, Kayaking, and Paddle Sports


History of Canoeing


Canoeing Today


Where to Canoe


Paddling Venue Resources


Summary



Getting Fit for Canoeing


Four Components of Physical Fitness


Flexibility In and Out of the Canoe


Key Components of an Effective Training Program


Cross-Training and Off-Season Training


Nutrition


Summary



Canoes, Paddles, and Gear


Canoes


Paddles


Personal Flotation Devices


Personal and Safety Accessories


Clothing


Storing Your Gear


Food and Water


Summary



Getting Ready to Paddle


Planning a Trip


Pre-Event Planning Meeting


Day of the Trip


Sharing the Waterways


Canoe Etiquette and Ethics


Summary



Water Safety and Survival Skills


Know Your Boating Abilities and the Waters


Weather


River Reading


River Currents


River Obstacles


River Hazards


Capsizing


Cold-Water Safety and Survival Skills


Rescue and Emergency Protocols


Summary



On the Water



Canoeing Techniques, Strokes, and Maneuvers


Getting Started


Concepts of Paddling


Basic Canoe Strokes


Compound Strokes


Customized Strokes


Summary



River Trips


Canoeing on Moving Water


River Maneuvers


River Sense


Vision, Scouting, and Decision Making


River Trip Planning


Summary



Overnight Camping Skills


Trip Planning for Canoe Camping


Equipment


Selecting a Campsite


Setting Up Camp


Breaking Camp


Camping Safety


Camping With Children


Camping With Dogs


Summary



Pursuing Paddle Sports: Pass It On


Use and Stewardship of Resources


Limitations of Use


Paddler Environmental Ethics


Paddler Standard of Conduct


Paddling Opportunities


Summary


Web Resources


Success Checks


Photo Credits


About the Editors


About the Contributors