Canoeing

by American Canoe Associatio

• ISBN13: 9780736067157
• ISBN10: 0736067159
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback w/DVD
• Copyright: 2008-04-21
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Features the expertise of master teachers from the American Canoe Association. Background knowledge, fitness basics, equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, and safety and survival skills from the experts prepare you for adventure. Helps build your basic technique and skills, starting with easy day trips before moving on to more challenging overnight and extended trips, and trips with groups. Contains lists of Web resources that will help you plan trips in the U.S. and throughout the world. Included QuickStart Your Canoe DVD, which guides entry level paddlers through basic safety and paddling techniques.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Preparing for a Canoeing Adventure
Going Canoeing	p. 3
Canoeing, Kayaking, and Paddle Sports	p. 4
History of Canoeing	p. 5
Canoeing Today	p. 6
Where to Canoe	p. 9
Paddling Venue Resources	p. 14
Summary	p. 16
Getting Fit for Canoeing	p. 17
Four Components of Physical Fitness	p. 18
Flexibility In and Out of the Canoe	p. 19
Key Components of an Effective Training Program	p. 24
Cross-Training and Off-Season Training	p. 26
Nutrition	p. 29
Summary	p. 32
Canoes, Paddles, and Gear	p. 33
Canoes	p. 34
Paddles	p. 48
Personal Flotation Devices	p. 54
Personal and Safety Accessories	p. 57
Clothing	p. 60
Storing Your Gear	p. 68
Food and Water	p. 70
Summary	p. 71
Getting Ready to Paddle	p. 77
Planning a Trip	p. 78
Pre-Event Planning Meeting	p. 82
Day of the Trip	p. 84
Sharing the Waterways	p. 86
Canoe Etiquette and Ethics	p. 88
Summary	p. 89
Water Safety and Survival Skills	p. 91
Know Your Boating Abilities and the Waters	p. 92
Weather	p. 93
River Reading	p. 95
River Currents	p. 95
River Obstacles	p. 100
River Hazards	p. 107
Capsizing	p. 114
Cold-Water Safety and Survival Skills	p. 117
Rescue and Emergency Protocols	p. 122
Summary	p. 129
On the Water
Canoeing Techniques, Strokes, and Maneuvers	p. 135
Getting Started	p. 136
Concepts of Paddling	p. 143
Basic Canoe Strokes	p. 146
Compound Strokes	p. 164
Customized Strokes	p. 171
Summary	p. 176
River Trips	p. 179
Canoeing on Moving Water	p. 181
River Maneuvers	p. 182
River Sense	p. 188
Vision, Scouting, and Decision Making	p. 188
River Trip Planning	p. 191
Summary	p. 195
Overnight Camping Skills	p. 197
Trip Planning for Canoe Camping	p. 198
Equipment	p. 200
Selecting a Campsite	p. 203
Setting Up Camp	p. 205
Breaking Camp	p. 207
Camping Safety	p. 209
Camping With Children	p. 212
Camping With Dogs	p. 213
Summary	p. 213
Pursuing Paddle Sports: Pass It On	p. 219
Use and Stewardship of Resources	p. 220
Limitations of Use	p. 221
Paddler Environmental Ethics	p. 221
Paddler Standard of Conduct	p. 223
Paddling Opportunities	p. 225
Summary	p. 227
Web Resources	p. 229
Success Checks	p. 235
Photo Credits	p. 249
About the Editors	p. 251
About the Contributors	p. 252
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