Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails, but it also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity."--Back cover.
With more than 12 million people taking part each year, kayaking is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the U.S. today. Participation in this fun and exhilarating pastime has grown nearly 20% in the past few years. Kayaking is the perfect book to teach these new paddlers the essential skills and techniques they'll need to get out on the water. The experts at the American Canoe Association will provide readers with practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, nutrition, fitness and stretching, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills; basic paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and sea kayaking, as well as instruction on more complex maneuvers and rolls. Kayaking also includes the Quick Start Your Kayak DVD. This DVD reinforces the basic safety information and rescue techniques found in the book. It also features videos of kayaking strokes and maneuvers, making it easier to learn the proper technique.
The official word on river kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Introduction to River Kayaking provides beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. With an emphasis on safety and kayak handling technique, Introduction to River Kayaking is the primary learning text for beginning kayakers, and for experienced kayakers who want to revisit the vital basics of river kayaking. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment means understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them. What are the Essentials of River Kayaking? - Safety - to safely paddle on rivers up through Class I, perform self-rescue, and respond to emergencies - Enjoyment - to become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling - Skills - to acquire the ability to safely and enjoyably paddle on Class I rivers Essentials of River Kayaking features: Real-life paddling scenarios The latest in kayaking safety and technology Illustrations and photographs of essential gear, boats, strokes, maneuvers, and rescue techniques Review questions and answers designed for the ACA's Essentials of River Kayaking course Detailed glossary of terms and important waterway safety information.
This amply illustrated introduction to flatwater and river paddling will be an important resource for both instructors and those who like to teach themselves....
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nationÕs most respected authority on paddling, Essentials of Kayak Touring and Essentials of River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain your balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Whether a novice or an experienced kayaker wanting to brush-up on the basics, Essentials of Kayak Touring and Essentials of River Kayaking have all the information needed for learning this fast growing sport.
PS2 is a research-based educational curriculum designed to introduce middle and high school age youth to the joys and skills of paddling a canoe/kayak. The curriculum emphasizes safety and skills and is designed for teachers and youth leaders who want to include paddlesport instruction in their programs. The focus of the program is on risk assessment and management. PS2 will help students recognize potential risk and take steps to avoid, reduce, or eliminate them. This curriculum prepares them to paddle in protected flat water venues.
This handbook is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert. For the beginner, it provides an overview of all aspects of the different paddle sports, whilst the expert can use it as an update to the current theory and practice.
Soggy Sneakers has been Oregon’s primary source of information for whitewater enthusiasts since 1980. Members of Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club—who have run nearly all of Oregon's rivers—share their expertise and detail rapids and landmarks found on each run. There's something for everyone, from Class 1 (flatwater) excursions to Class 5+ (most challenging) rapid-filled adventures. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching kayaking and canoeing skills, promoting water safety, preserving and protecting the free-flowing rivers of Oregon, and developing the camaraderie of their sport. Learn more about them at www.wkcc.org.
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