By K. Maybery
practical, highly illustrated beginners' guide provides an ideal introduction to this challenging, high-adrenaline sport as it covers in careful detail the preparatory and training aspects, dietary and equipment needs, security precautions and injury prevention.

Pb. 96pp 265x195mm 200 colour photos and illust.

By P. Dillion
American Canoe Association
2008
Indispensable advice on gear and equipment selection, food and nutrition, fitness, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills. Step-by-step instruction of fundamental paddling skills and techniques;
Technique, and safety tips. Web-based resources to help you plan trips in the United States and throughout the world.
The book also includes the Quickstart Your Canoe DVD.

264pp full colour

2007

A thoughtful and clear course of basic instruction in flatwater canoeing techniques. Includes portaging, manoevering tandem and solo canoes, capsize recoveries, camping.

Pb. 7"x9" 142pp photos

250 Best Paddle Sport games
By L. Collins, D. Ruse

Contains 250 paddle sports games for serious training, fun paddling, various types of canoes and kayaks, various levels of skill, and many different types of water. This book is produced in association with the British Canoe Union and the Plas Brenin National Mountaineering Centre.

Pb. 160pp 90 colour illus. 210x148mm

Handbook of the British Canoe Union

Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners: an invaluable source of information. For the newcomer it will provide a firm foundation. 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.

Pb. 240x170mm 352pp Colour illus. and photos

By D. Gidmark, G. Warren

Canoeists are increasingly discovering creating their own equipment. For the how-to beginner, a paddle represents the perfect challenge - both finite and functional. For the skilled woodworker, the opportunity to experiment with design and technique to create custom-made articles is a dream challenge.

Pb. 160pp 280x215mm 132 b/w photos, 69 b/w plans and drawings

By J. McArthur

A guide to performance enhancing rowing and sculling techniques and training. Also considers effective coaching, training programmes, monitoring and evaluating progress and competition strategies.

Pb. 160pp 235x165mm

By E. O'Reagan
2004

Over a ten-year period, starting in 1939, Edward O'Regan took to Ireland's waterways in a collapsable canoe, bringing with him only basic provisions and a tent. His expeditions took place on canals, rivers and lakes. Tent and Canoe in Irish Waters tells the story of those distant adventures, conveying the charm of a more innocent Ireland, the hardship of The Emergency, but most of all a fantastic sense of several great explorations.

Pb. 168pp illus. 215x136mm

By B. Mattos

Pb. 128pp 300x240mm 350 colour illus.

Know the Game
Amateur Rowing Association
2007

An introduction to the sport, illustrations, photos, top tips, intersting facts, equipment, rules, techniques, training, where to find a club etc.

Pb. 64pp

RRP £6.99 OUR PRICE £5.99

By Thompson, Foreward by Sir M. Pinsent.

This book covers training principles, technique and the correct adjustment of the boat’s rigging and gearing. It offers practical advice on how those principles can be applied.

Topics covered: · Technique and training · Confidence building and mental skills · Racing strategies · Physiological requirements · Healthy sculling, nutrition and injury prevention · Effective learning and coaching · Safety · Types and designs of sculling boats, blades and equipment

144pp 235x165mm 99 b/w photos, 35 line draws.