The Practical Guide to Kayaking and Canoeing

This is a practical reference book for paddlers of all ages and all abilities. Six comprehensive sections focus on different paddling disciplines: flatwater, white water, open water, sea water, specialist disciplines and competition paddling. The book features responsible coverage of safety issues such as advice on when and where to paddle, how to deal with challenging features of water hydrology and a description of rescue and first aid techniques. There is also a detailed look at the particular equipment needed for different disciplines