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THE 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

Bill Mattos

Over 600 photographs

Paddling in kayaks and canoes offers enormous scope for young children, teenagers and adults alike in terms of recreational fun, touring and camping holidays. This book provides practical advice on where to paddle, clothing and equipment, how to get into a kayak and a canoe, how to capsize safely, how to hold the paddle, and the skills needed to move and roll the boat.

It also explores the fast and furious sports of white water paddling, play boating and surfing, and the competition scene.

Illustrated with step-by-step sequences and over 600 inspirational photographs, this practical guide is a one stop reference source for aspiring paddlers everywhere.

• The ultimate how-to guide to the exciting water sports of kayaking and canoeing, both for novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers

• Includes expert instruction on mastering the basic skills as a beginner on flat water, and progressing to the challenges of white water, open water and the sea

• Essential advice on clothing and equipment,reading weather conditions and understanding hydrodynamics

About the Author

Bill Mattos has competed in a variety of disciplines, including freestyle kayaking to World Championship level as a member of the ’95 and ’97 GB Freestyle Team.
THE 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

Bill Mattos

Over 600 photographs

Paddling in kayaks and canoes offers enormous scope for young children, teenagers and adults alike in terms of recreational fun, touring and camping holidays. This book provides practical advice on where to paddle, clothing and equipment, how to get into a kayak and a canoe, how to capsize safely, how to hold the paddle, and the skills needed to move and roll the boat.

It also explores the fast and furious sports of white water paddling, play boating and surfing, and the competition scene.

Illustrated with step-by-step sequences and over 600 inspirational photographs, this practical guide is a one stop reference source for aspiring paddlers everywhere.

• The ultimate how-to guide to the exciting water sports of kayaking and canoeing, both for novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers

• Includes expert instruction on mastering the basic skills as a beginner on flat water, and progressing to the challenges of white water, open water and the sea

• Essential advice on clothing and equipment,reading weather conditions and understanding hydrodynamics

About the Author

Bill Mattos has competed in a variety of disciplines, including freestyle kayaking to World Championship level as a member of the ’95 and ’97 GB Freestyle Team.
Über den Autor
Bill Mattos is an experienced practitioner in practical survival techniques. He has trained with many kinds of firearms, and in martial arts, including Judo and Kung Fu.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Wassersport& Segeln
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781780193496
ISBN-10: 1780193491
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Mattos Bill
Hersteller: Anness Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 221 x 169 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Mattos Bill
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.10.2016
Gewicht: 0,654 kg
Artikel-ID: 105409193