Includes instruction in basic skills, choosing the right equipment, safety guidelines, and conditioning exercises.

"Canoeing not only provides you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to safely head out for adventures on a variety of water trails, but it also presents a strong foundational understanding of this recreational activity."--Back cover.

With an extensive collection of photographs and easy-to-understand text, veteran paddlers Charlie Wilson and Lou Glaros explain freestyle canoeing for both the beginner and the expert.

Go with the flow! You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Detailed information on the different types of canoes, kayaks, and tips for choosing the right one for you. • Paddling strokes, maneuvers, and techniques for all kinds of conditions. • Foolproof tips on navigating all types of waters—from rough rapids to slow-moving streams. • Great advice on using kayaks and canoes for fitness, fishing, camping, and competition. Learn more about: • Safety considerations, including quick exits, Eskimo Rolls, swift water-rescue techniques, and more. • Safely paddling with kids, to make sure everyone has fun. • Clothing and equipment, including how to choose and care for a personal flotation device. • Paddling techniques and how they evolved through the years. • Planning a trip and choosing an outfitter or guide. • Building your own canoe or kayak.

This is a complete introduction to open canoeing.Canoeing and kayaking have topped the UK charts for watersports since 2003, matched only by angling (BritishMarine Federation survey). Over one million people wentcanoeing in 2008. This is the first complete introductionto open canoeing in seven years, the most up-to-date bookabout how to get into this growing sport. DiscoverCanoeing is a journey through the sport of open canoeing,its history, the modern canoe and the future. James Weirgives a fresh approach to one of the oldest forms oftransport known to man. Colour photos and sequences showeach of the techniques stage by stage, from gettingafloat on calm waters, paddling with a partner, going ona trip or expedition, navigating rapids and rightingyourself with an Eskimo roll after a capsize. Full oftips, tricks and know-how, this book has all you need toknow to paddle your own canoe, stay safe and have fun.

An all-inclusive guide to the sport of canoeing, including tips on choosing the right equipment, suggestions for trips, and techniques for paddling.

The essential maneuvers for all canoeists, developed at the acclaimed Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Covering thousands of miles of Georgia's waterways, Canoeing & Kayaking Georgia is the definitive guide to Georgia's whitewater to wilderness swamps--and everything in between. This updated edition incorporates the exhilarating new urban whitewater course in Columbus, and the recently established water trails that actively welcome recreational paddlers throughout the state. Now expanded to cover more waterways in Southwest Georgia--Kinchafoonee, Muckalee, and Ichawaynochaway Creeks--you only need one book to figure out where to float, no matter what type of boat you paddle.

The only complete statistics of Australia's participation in the Olympic Games from 1896 to 2002. Contains updated and never-before published statistics such as- A complete list of the results for every Australian competitor at every Olympic Games up to Athens in 2004Australia's medal tally from every Olympics Fascinating Olympic factsFamily relationships between every Australian competitor (e.g. brothers/sisters or multiple generations who have competed) Published to be the perfect companion to Harry Gordon's new book on the Sydney Olympics, The Time of our Lives(UQP, October 03). This is an essential handbook to have at your side when watching the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Packed with activities to motivate students and help them engage with the subject and theory of PE, Sport and Recreation. Activity sheets cover topics including application of skills, knowledge of rules and regulations and evaluation of students' own and others' performance.