Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27213 in Books
• Brand: Cordee Books
• Published on: 2002-03-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Customer Reviews

A long awaited and comprehensive update.
Franco Ferrero and the team of contributers have done the business here. The Handbook is now in line with current theory and practice in all forms of paddlesports. The book is very readable, well illustrated with colour pics and diagrams and will definitely appeal to beginners and experts alike. Often thought of as a coaching manual, the revised handbook is now clearly aimed at all types of paddler; recreational, instructional and coach. The individual contributers are all experts and many very well known in their chosen field of expertise. I would heartily reccomend this text to any paddler looking for answers, advice and information. If it is not contained in the book, each chapter has a list of further reading, websites and video references.

An excellent investment.

A comprehensive book for beginners and expert alike
this book has been written by BCU coaches and it totally up to date with techniques and advice in sections ranging from foundation paddling for beginners tospecialist white water for the expert paddler. A must have book for all interested in canoeing and kayaking.

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.