White Water Safety and Rescue (Paperback)
Franco Ferrero
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Add to basketPaperback. White Water Safety & Rescue by Franco Ferrero is the definitive guide for canoeists, kayakers, and rafters who want to paddle white water safely and with confidence. This completely revised new edition has been updated throughout and is now presented in full colour, packed with new photographs and illustrations.Originally developed from the authors Plas y Brenin course notes, this essential manual has grown into an internationally respected reference for white water paddlers. It combines expert instruction, clear explanations, and practical guidance that apply to all levels from club paddlers to professional guides.Whats New in the 2nd Edition?Full colour layout with new photographs and illustrationsCompletely revised and updated textUnified safety and rescue principles using the CLAP mnemonicRescue section reorganised to match the low to high risk TRTTG modelEntirely rewritten rafting sections by Geraint RowlandsExpanded Planning a Descent chapter, including guidance for international expeditionsInclusion of one-handed signals from Paul OSullivans BCU Canoe and Kayak HandbookKey Features:Essential techniques for safety, rescue and incident managementClear step-by-step instruction supported by full-colour visualsApplies to canoeists, kayakers and rafters at all levelsWritten by a BCU Level 5 Coach and Rescue 3 InstructorWhether you are guiding on challenging rivers or just starting to explore white water, this book offers the principles, methods and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively when things dont go to plan. Features white water safety and rescue for canoeists, kayakers and rafters. This work includes full colour and photos throughout. It contains rescue and rafting sections. The chapter 'Planning a Descent' covers factors to be considered when travelling abroad. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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White Water Safety & Rescue by Franco Ferrero is the definitive guide for canoeists, kayakers, and rafters who want to paddle white water safely and with confidence. This completely revised new edition has been updated throughout and is now presented in full colour, packed with new photographs and illustrations.
Originally developed from the author’s Plas y Brenin course notes, this essential manual has grown into an internationally respected reference for white water paddlers. It combines expert instruction, clear explanations, and practical guidance that apply to all levels — from club paddlers to professional guides.
What’s New in the 2nd Edition?
Key Features:
Whether you are guiding on challenging rivers or just starting to explore white water, this book offers the principles, methods and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively when things don’t go to plan.
About the Author
Franco Ferrero divides his time between managing Pesda Press and freelance coaching. He is a BCU Level 5 Coach (Sea and Inland), a Rescue 3 Instructor, and a REC First Aid provider. A passionate paddler, climber, and ski-mountaineer, Franco has kayaked throughout the UK and internationally in Nepal, Scandinavia, the European Alps, Peru and Western Canada. His depth of experience and dedication to safety have made him a trusted authority in white water training and outdoor education.
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