River Rescue: Manual for Whitewater Safety (AMC Paddlesports S.) - Softcover

Bechdel, Les; Ray, Slim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878239554 ISBN 13: 9781878239556

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1997

Synopsis

Whitewater paddling is exciting, adventurousand sometimes risky. That's why every fast-water paddler needs the skills so clearly defined in River Rescue. This completely revised third edition of the AMC classic manual gives expert advice, with clear, concise instructions and hundreds of vital illustrations and photographs that cover all aspects of river safety. Features: expanded material on big-water rescue self-rescue and rescue of othersby hand, boat, rope, and other ways; tools and techniquesrope work, throw bags, boat handling, high and low-tech gear to use when seconds count; rescue organization: leadership, teamwork, patient care, evacuation, and more

About this title

From the Back Cover

Okay, your boat flipped. Now what? Whitewater paddling is exciting, adventurous - and sometimes risky. That's why every whitewater paddler needs the skills so clearly defined in River Rescue. With even more illustrations and photographs, this completely revised new edition will help prepare you for a great river adventure. You'll find expanded material on big-water rescue, including new gear and methods; on self-rescue and rescue of others, by hand, boat, rope and other methods; on tools and techniques, including rope work, throw bags, boat handling, and high- and low-tech gear to use when seconds count; and on rescue organization, including leadership, teamwork, patient care, evacuation and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1878239554
• ISBN 13: 9781878239556
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 300