Kayaking and Canoeing for Beginners A Practical Guide to Paddling for Novices and Intermediates

Name: Kayaking and Canoeing for Beginners A Practical Guide to Paddling for Novices and Intermediates
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ISBN: 9781842159798

ISBN-10: 1842159798

ISBN-13: 9781842159798

Edition: 2004

Authors: Bill Mattos, Andy Middleton

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Description:

This is a book for beginners going out on the water for the first time. It includes practical advice on where and when to paddle, clothing and equipment needed for safety and comfort, and how to prepare the body with fitness training.

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Publication date: 5/21/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 9.25" wide x 11.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.474



Introduction


Taking Up Paddling


The Origins of Paddling


The Evolution of Kayaks and Canoes


Introducing the Kayak


Introducing the Canoe


Different Types of Canoes and Kayaks


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


Keeping Safe


Safety and Rescue


Medical Knowledge for Paddlers


Glossary


Useful Addresses


Further Reading


Index


Acknowledgements