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.

2006
BCU manual of coaching techniques, advice and guidelines for the canoe and kayak coach. It offers a mine of useful information and practical tips divided into three parts: Part one deals with coaching theory and fundamentals, part two looks at generic coaching skills, from introducing beginners to the sport right through top coaching elite paddlers and part three looks at the specifics of canoesport such as slalom, racing, sea kayaking, whitewater and freestyle.

Pb. 384pp 170x240mm colour photos and diag.

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.

Best Short Canoe Trips in Southern England
By P. Knowles
2010
paddling guidebook for the South East of England. It is written for the recreational, non-specialist paddler and the trips are suitable for all kinds of canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and inflatables. The guidebook will also be useful for group leaders planning organised trips.
•A family-friendly guide.
•26 easy but interesting paddling trips. Mostly 1-3 hours long, within an hour or two of London and with good access and parking.
•Pubs and tea shops. Castles and camping. Canoe and kayak hire.
Produced in association with Canoe England

Pb. 224pp 170x240mm Colour photos and maps

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

25 Great Canoe and Kayak Trips
2007

25 of the best canoe and kayak touring routes in Scotland - each of the 25 routes is lavishly illustrated and described in loving detail. The routes selected are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops and touring kayaks; many are multi-day trips that can be tackled as a series of day trips or a single voyage, a great deal of variety is provided, the journeys taking place on inland lochs, sheltered sea lochs and sheltered sea lochs and rivers up to grade 2.

Pb. 158pp 170x240mm colour photos and maps

An SCA Canoe and Kayak Guide
2005

A guide for canoeists and kayakers to the gentle rivers, canals, lochs and sea lochs of Scotland. This guide is aimed at those looking for calmer waters à rivers, canals, inland lochs and sheltered sea lochs. Routes described cater for all tastes, from those seeking an idyllic afternoonÆs paddle to those looking for a multi-day canoe-camping expedition.

Pb. 248pp 200x140mm Colour photos, maps

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.

Olympic Winning Strategies for Everyday Success
By Harriet Beveridge and Ben Hunt-Davis
2011

Ben Hunt-David, Olympic Gold Medal winner in the Mens Rowing Eight at the Sydney Olympics and executive coach Harriet Beveridge have teamed up to show you how to achieve success using similar strategies in your own life.

Whatever your aim in life, you will find an idea from this Olympic rowing medalist

Pb. 256pp 216x140mm