Kayaking and Canoeing for Beginners

By: Bill Mattos

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Paperback | 30 April 2004 | Edition Number 1

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This is a book for beginners going out on the water for the first time. It includes practical advice on where and when to paddle, clothing and equipment needed for safety and comfort, and how to prepare the body with fitness training. The focus is on the core set of skills needed to paddle safely on flat water with a section on basic safety and rescue.

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Non-Fiction Sports & Recreation Water Sports & Recreations Boating Canoeing & Kayaking

Introduction	p. 8
Taking Up Paddling	p. 10
The Origins of Paddling	p. 12
The Evolution of Kayaks and Canoes	p. 14
Introducing the Kayak	p. 16
Introducing the Canoe	p. 18
Different Types of Canoes and Kayaks	p. 20
Getting Started	p. 22
Going Paddling for the First Time	p. 24
Where and When to Paddle	p. 26
Serious Hazards	p. 28
Preparing to Paddle	p. 29
Exposure to the Elements	p. 30
Basic Safety and Rescue	p. 32
Equipment and Preparation	p. 34
Kayaks	p. 36
Canoes	p. 38
Paddles	p. 39
Transporting your Boat	p. 42
Essential Clothing	p. 44
Fitness and Personal Skills	p. 48
Out of Water Training	p. 49
Warming Up	p. 51
Kayaking Skills	p. 54
Getting into the Kayak	p. 56
Seating Position	p. 57
Capsize Drill in a Kayak	p. 58
Holding the Paddle	p. 60
Using the Paddle	p. 61
Forward Paddling	p. 62
Backward Paddling	p. 64
Stopping	p. 65
Forward Sweep Stroke	p. 66
Reverse Sweep Stroke	p. 67
Draw Stroke	p. 68
Sculling Draw	p. 69
Stern Rudder	p. 70
Bow Rudder	p. 71
Low Brace	p. 72
High Brace	p. 73
Canoeing Skills	p. 74
Getting into the Canoe	p. 76
Sitting or Kneeling?	p. 77
Capsize Drill in a Canoe	p. 78
Holding the Paddle	p. 82
Using the Paddle	p. 83
Forward Paddling	p. 84
Backward Paddling and Stopping	p. 86
Forward Sweep Stroke	p. 87
Reverse Sweep Stroke	p. 88
Draw Stroke	p. 89
Stern Rudder	p. 90
Bow Rudder	p. 91
Sculling	p. 92
Pry Stroke	p. 93
Low and High Brace	p. 94
Tandem Manoeuvres	p. 95
Kayak and Canoe Rolling	p. 96
The History of the Roll	p. 98
Learning to Roll	p. 100
Kayak Rolling Drills	p. 101
Screw Roll	p. 106
Reverse Screw Roll	p. 107
Put Across Roll	p. 108
Hand Rolling	p. 109
Canoe Rolling	p. 111
Keeping Safe	p. 112
Safety and Rescue	p. 114
Medical Knowledge for Paddlers	p. 116
Glossary	p. 120
Useful Addresses	p. 123
Further Reading	p. 124
Index	p. 125
Acknowledgements	p. 128
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