Practical Handbook of Kayaking & Canoeing: Step-by-step instruction in every technique, from beginner to advanced levels, shown in more than 600 action-packed photographs and diagrams

by Bill Mattos

Overview

The ultimate how-to guide to the exciting water sports for both novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers, with techniques for mastering flat water, white water, open water and the sea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780193496
Publisher:	Anness Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	04/07/2015
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 8

Taking Up Paddling 10

The Origins of Paddling 12

The Evolution of Kayaks and Canoes 14

Introducing the Kayak 16

Introducing the Canoe 18

2 Getting Started 20

Going Paddling for the First Time 22

Where and When to Paddle 24

Serious Hazards 26

Preparing to Paddle 37

Exposure to the Elements 28

Basic Safety and Rescue 30

Equipment and Preparation 32

Kayaks 34

Canoes 36

Paddles 37

Transporting your Boat 40

Essential Clothing 42

Fitness and Personal/Skills 46

Out of Water Training 47

Warming Up 49

Kayaking Skills 52

Getting into the Kayak 54

Seating Position 55

Capsize Drill in a Kayak 56

Holding the Paddle 58

Using the Paddle 59

Forward Paddling 60

Backward Paddling 62

Stopping 63

Forward Sweep Stroke 54

Reverse Sweep Stroke 65

Draw Stroke 66

Sculling Draw 67

Stern Rudder 68

Bow Rudder 69

Low Brace 70

High Brace 71

Canoeing Skills 72

Getting into the Canoe 7

Sitting or Kneeling? 75

Capsize Drill in a Canoe 76

Holding the Paddle 80

Using the Paddle 81

Forward Paddling 82

Backward Paddling and Stopping 84

Forward Sweep Stroke 85

Reverse Sweep Stroke 86

Draw Stroke 87

Stern Rudder 88

Bow Rudder 89

Sculling 90

Pry Stroke 91

Low and High Brace 92

Tandem Manoeuvres 93

Kayak and Canoe Rolling 94

The History of the Roll 96

Learning to Roll 98

Kayak Rolling Drills 99

Screw Roll 104

Reverse Screw Roll 105

Put Across Roll 106

Hand Rolling 107

Canoe Rolling 109

3 On to Moving Water 110

White Water Paddling 112

White Water Hydrology 114

Grading Rivers 118

White Water Equipment 120

Kayaks for White Water 122

Canoes for White Water 124

Accessories and Clothing for White Water 126

Safety and Rescue Equipment 128

White Water Skills 130

Planning Your White Water Trip 132

Launching into White Water 134

Breaking Out Techniques 136

Breaking In Techniques 138

Ferry Glide 140

S-Cross 141

Eddy Use and Etiquette 142

Running Rapids 144

Running Drops 146

White Water Safety and Rescue 148

4 Open Horizons 152

Open Water and Sea Paddling 154

Tides and Currents 156

Wind and Waves 158

Navigation and Distance 160

Open Water Equipment 162

Boats for Open Water 164

Paddles for Open Water 166

Open Water Clothing and Accessories 168

Safety and Rescue Equipment 170

Open Water Paddling Skills 172

Stroke Variations 174

Launching and Landing 178

5 Advanced Paddling 178

Specialist Disciplines 180

Extreme White Water; Paddling 182

Play Paddling 184

Squirt boating 188

Kayak Surfing 192

Canoe and Kayak Sailing 196

Sailing ICIO 198

Competition Events 200

Slalom 202

River Racing 205

Freestyle 208

Extreme Racing 212

Sprint and Marathon 214

Canoe Polo 216

Dragon Boat Racing 218

Kayak and Ski Surf Competitions 220

Paddling Around the World 222

Europe 224

North and Central America 226

South America 228

Australia and New Zealand 230

Asia 232

Africa 234

6 Keeping Safe 236

Safety and Rescue 238

Medical Knowledge for Paddlers 240

Glossary 244

Further Reading 248

Useful Addresses 249

Index 250

Acknowledgements 256