Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7404 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Synopsis
Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners, this book is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert alike. For the newcomer it will provide a firm foundation in their chosen aspect of the sport. The coach or experienced paddler will find it invaluable as: 1. An update to current theory and practice. 2. An introduction to new aspects of the sport. 3. A pointer to other sources of information such as relevant books and websites.

Customer Reviews

Insufficent detail
This book covers the sport at a very high level. While it might be useful for the complete beginner it is not a handbook you will often refer to.

Informative but poorly illustrated
I purchased this book as well as "Paddle your own Canoe" by the McGurrins (5* plus). Whilst the BCU guide covers many topics I was very disappointed by the layout and illustrations. I have just purchased a canoe having spent many years in sea kayaks. The caneoing section didn't clear guidance on stroke technique and pictorially demonstrate how it should be done. Buy "Paddle your own canoe" if you want clear concise instructions supported by very good photographs.

Good Book, Well Written
An ideal way to start the kayaking or canoeing life. I thought having a kayak would be a nice 'thing' to have for the odd occasion but now I've read the book I know how far I can go in the sport, no matter what direction I choose.

I think this is really for the new to the sport but as its so well written by so many writters it carries the reader along. Its not going to be an old favorite and used by the reader in a few years so it may get a bit dusty. For the new person its fantastic, glad I bought it.