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

By J. Jennings
2002
A definitive history of the construction and use of the canoe, dugout, kayak and umiak in North America. Rich with original artwork, archival photos and detailed construction sequences.

Pb. 272pp 11"x11"

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.