Overview

The official canoeing and kayaking instruction instruction handbook of the British Canoe Union. This book is an invaluable source of information for novice and experts. for the beginner it will provide a good overview of all aspects of the different paddlesports and a firm foundation in the various disciplines.

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Author:   Franco British Canoe Union ,  Ferrero
Publisher:   Pesda Press
Imprint:   Pesda Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.780kg
ISBN:  

9780953195657

ISBN 10:   0953195651
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   15 March 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Contents Governing Bodies and Contacts Introduction 1 A Short History of Paddlesport in Britain 2 Canoe, Kayak and Paddle Design 3 Clothing and Equipment 4 Foundation Kayak Skills 5 Foundation Canoe Skills 6 Safety and Leadership Environmental Hazards Risk Management Warm-up and Cool-down Manual Handling Capsize Drills Rescues Leadership Working With Young People 7 Coaching 8 Use of a Pool 9 Performance Rolling 10 Inclusive Canoeing and Kayaking 11 Access to Water 12 Paddlers and the Environment 13 Placid Water 14 Flat Water Racing 15 Canoe Polo 16 Travelling and Living Outdoors 17 Open Canoeing 18 Canoe Sailing 19 International Canoe Sailing 20 Sea Kayaking 21 Surf 22 Reading White Water 23 White Water Kayaking 24 Slalom 25 Wild Water Racing 26 White Water Safety and Rescue 27 Specialist White Water Canoe 28 Playboating and Freestyle Glossary of Terms Index

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