Whitewater Kayaking The Ultimate Guide 2nd Edition

by Ken Whiting, Anna Levesque, Kevin Varette, Brendan Mark, Phil DeRiemer

Overview

This definitive guide to the sport of whitewater kayaking draws on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette. Covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781896980737
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2011
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Ken Whiting is a World Champion kayaker, five-time National Champion, and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. For over fourteen years, Ken has shared his enthusiasm for paddling through his teaching and by producing a series of best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to advancing the sport of kayaking, Paddler Magazine, named Ken one of their "Paddlers of the Century".

Anna Levesque, world-class kayaker and creator of the Girls at Play instructional series for women, share her enthusiasm for paddling as she guides you through all the kayaking basics.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Equipment

2. Before hitting the water

3. The essentials

4. Strokes

5. Rolling a kayak

6. The anatomy of whitewater

7. River running

8. Big water river running

9. Creeking

10. Playboating

11. Whitewater racing

12. Surf kayaking

13. Squirt boating

14. River safety and rescue

15. River etiquette

16. Tips for women

17. Traveling & kayaking

18. Overnight whitewater trips
Glossary