Discover Canoeing: A Complete Introduction to Open Canoeing - Softcover

Weir, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906095124 ISBN 13: 9781906095123

Verlag: Pesda Press, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Master the art of open canoeing ― from calm waters to whitewater adventures.

Discover Canoeing by James Weir is a complete introduction to open canoeing. This book guides you through the history, techniques, and modern practice of canoeing, offering step-by-step instruction for beginners and intermediate paddlers alike.

Inside this comprehensive guide:

• Step-by-step technique instructions – getting afloat, paddling with a partner, and progressing to trips and expeditions.
• Safety and recovery skills – including navigating rapids and righting yourself after a capsize.
• Colour photographs and sequences – demonstrating every key move and technique.
• Expert tips and know-how – maximize enjoyment, efficiency, and safety on the water.
• History and evolution of canoeing – understand the sport’s origins and its modern developments.

Whether you are trying canoeing for the first time or looking to refine your skills for river expeditions, Discover Canoeing equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to enjoy this exciting sport safely and effectively.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Since discovering open canoeing in the summer of 1988, all James wanted to do was get out on the water and go canoeing. From the early days on the River Thames at Adventure Dolphin in Pangbourne, his enthusiasm for canoeing has taken him to five continents to explore rivers, take part in expeditions and enter competitions. Open canoeing for James started out as a hobby, turned into a lifestyle and is now a profession. In addition to vocational qualifications, he was awarded a sports scholarship to study Adventure Recreation with Sports Science at De Montfort University in Bedford, where he graduated with an honours degree in 2002. James continues to expand the boundaries of his sport and tests and develops products for several of the market leaders in adventure equipment. Presently living and working in the Swiss Alps, he coaches whitewater canoeing and guides rafts at the Kanuschule in Versam. His refreshing approach, experience and competition success make him one of the prominent characters of the sport.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pesda Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1906095124
• ISBN 13: 9781906095123
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 172
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