Description

Book Synopsis
Features white water safety and rescue for canoeists, kayakers and rafters. This work includes full colour and photos throughout. It contains rescue and rafting sections. The chapter 'Planning a Descent' covers factors to be considered when travelling abroad.

Table of Contents
Introduction Part One: White Water Safety 1. Safety Principles 2. Reading White Water 3. Hazards 4. Planning a Descent 5. Skilful Paddling 6. Mental Preparation and Warm Up 7. Scouting Techniques 8. Assessing Risk 9. Organization 10. Communication 11. Leadership 12. Safety in Equipment Design Part Two: White Water Rescue 13. Basic Rescue Equipment 14. Swimmers, Boats and Paddles 15. Stoppers 16. Pins and Entrapments 17. Protecting a Rapid 18. Incident Management Part Three: Care of Victims 19. First Aid 20. Resuscitation 21. Moving Casualties 22. Post Traumatic Stress 23. Specialist Equipment 24. Rope Dynamics 25. Recoveries 26. Other Access Techniques Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Knots

White Water Safety and Rescue

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Franco Ferrero

    £16.14

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £16.99 – you save £0.85 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 25 Aug 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of White Water Safety and Rescue by Franco Ferrero

      Book details

      Publisher Pesda Press
      Published 31 March 2006
      ISBN-13 9780954706159
      978-0954706159
      ISBN-10 0954706153
      Also in:
      Sport Canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Features white water safety and rescue for canoeists, kayakers and rafters. This work includes full colour and photos throughout. It contains rescue and rafting sections. The chapter 'Planning a Descent' covers factors to be considered when travelling abroad.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction Part One: White Water Safety 1. Safety Principles 2. Reading White Water 3. Hazards 4. Planning a Descent 5. Skilful Paddling 6. Mental Preparation and Warm Up 7. Scouting Techniques 8. Assessing Risk 9. Organization 10. Communication 11. Leadership 12. Safety in Equipment Design Part Two: White Water Rescue 13. Basic Rescue Equipment 14. Swimmers, Boats and Paddles 15. Stoppers 16. Pins and Entrapments 17. Protecting a Rapid 18. Incident Management Part Three: Care of Victims 19. First Aid 20. Resuscitation 21. Moving Casualties 22. Post Traumatic Stress 23. Specialist Equipment 24. Rope Dynamics 25. Recoveries 26. Other Access Techniques Appendices A. Glossary of Terms B. Knots

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account