Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide - Softcover

Ken Whiting; Kevin Varette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1896980732 ISBN 13: 9781896980737

Publisher: Heliconia Press, 2013

Synopsis

Now in its second edition, this book has become the established, definitive guide on the sport. Drawing on the combined thirty years of experience of world renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Whiting is one of the most recognized and respected whitewater ahtletes in the world and was recognized so by Paddler magazine in 2000 as one of their "Paddlers of the Century." Ken is one of the most active whitewater professionals inthe world. He has prduced numerouse best-selling and award-winning instructional kayaking books and videos and he regularly appears on the covers and writes articles for virtually every paddling magazine in the world. He co-founded the Liquid Skills Kayaking School in Canada, and Kayak Fataleufu, and adventure kayaking travel company with a base camp in Chile's Patagonia region.

From the Back Cover

Now in its second printing, Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide has become the established, edfinitive guide on the sport. Drawing on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. You'll learn about: -Choosing the right equipment -The essential strokes and paddling techniques -The art of reading whitewater -River running -River safety and rescue -Playboating -Creek boating -Paddling in big water -Surf kayaking -Squirt boating -Kayak tripping -And much more...

Edition details

• Publisher: Heliconia Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1896980732
• ISBN 13: 9781896980737
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264