Product Information
Paddling in kayaks and canoes offers enormous scope for young children, teenagers and adults alike in terms of recreational fun, touring and camping holidays. This book provides practical advice on where to paddle, clothing and equipment, how to get into a kayak and a canoe, how to capsize safely, how to hold the paddle, and the skills needed to move and roll the boat. There is essential advice on clothing and equipment, reading weather conditions and understanding hydrodynamics. It also explores the fast and furious sports of white water paddling, play boating and surfing, and the competition scene. Illustrated with step-by-step sequences and over 600 inspirational photographs, this practical guide is a one-stop reference source for aspiring paddlers everywhere. How-to instruction in every technique, this is the ultimate guide to the exciting water sports of kayaking and canoeing, both for novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers, from expert instruction on mastering the basic skills as a beginner on flat water, and progressing to the challenges of white water, open water and the sea.Product Identifiers
PublisherAnness Publishing
ISBN-139781844779727
eBay Product ID (ePID)95552802
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Practical Guide to Kayaking and Canoeing
AuthorAndy Middleton, Bill Mattos
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
GenreSports
Dimensions
Item Height220mm
Item Width168mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorBill Mattos, Andy Middleton
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom