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River safety and rescue
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Canoe and kayak building
Heads UP! River Rescue for River Runners. Rescue experts present a wide range of rescue techniques, with real-life accident footage. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, very informative. A must for dedicated river runners. 29 mins. $39.95
Cold, Wet and Alive. Acclaimed as the best film on hypothermia prevention. Shows how common situations on the river can become life-threatening. Computer animation shows the body's response to certain food, clothing, and long swims. 22 mins. $29.95
River Rescue by Les Bechdel and Slim Ray. A complete guide to all types of whitewater rescue techniques and equipment. Get this book to save lives, maybe your own. Photos, illus, 255 pp. $16.95
Whitewater Rescue Manual by Walbridge and Sundmacher. Written by noted rescue program developers, this book illuminates the techniques for river rescue, intermixed with actual case histories of accidents and rescues. Very revealing. Photos, illus, 176 pp. $16.95
River Safety Anthology by Charlie Walbridge and Jody Tinsley, American Canoe Association. A very readable collection and anlysis of reports of whitewater canoeing, kayaking, and rafting accidents and near-misses, from 1976 to 1991, by veteran river accident analysts Walbridge and Tinsley. Explains what went wrong and what might have saved the victim. Numerous masterful, real-life insights into river safety and rescue. A must for every serious river runner. Illus, 128 pp. $12.95
River Safety Report, 1992-1995 by Charlie Walbridge, American Canoe Association. Another batch of canoeing, kayaking and rafting accident reports, with analysis and insight by master Walbridge. Also discusses legal questions and safety regulation issues. 166 pp. $8.95
River Safety Flashcards by the American Whitewater Affiliation. Clear illustrations and notes remind you how to rig a Z-drag or a tagline, tie the right knots, perform CPR, handle a dislocated shoulder, improvise a harness,and otherwise rescue people in whitewater canoe and kayak entrapments and other river dangers. Review these while you run the shuttle, carry them in your boat so you can rig a rescue line without confusion, and prevent a death. Set of laminated cards. $8.95
Z-Drag River Rescue Crib Cards by Wave High. Compact plastic cards show you what to do when your raft, canoe or kayak gets wrapped on rocks: How to set up a Z-Drag, Vector Pull C+Z, Double Z, tie the right knots, etc. Get these now so you'll have them when you need them. $4.95
Canoeing and Kayaking Instruction Manual by Laurie Gullion, American Canoe Association. A manual for instructors and students, with illustrations and text explaining boats, strokes, maneuvers, and river reading. Also notes for instructor preparation. Large format, many illustrations, 112 pp. $15.95
Canoeing and Kayaking: Technique, Tactics, Training by Bailie. A British Canoe Union coach teaches whitewater skills, with colorful action photos and illustrations. 128 pp. $19.95
Kayak and Canoe Games by Glaros. A collection of games that refine and reinforce paddling skills. Includes games designed for still or moving water. Just the thing for building competence and confidence in boat and paddle handling before heading for more difficult waters. Illus, 32 pp. $4.95
Canoeing and Kayaking for Persons with Physical Disabilities, Instruction Manual by Webre and Zeller. Paddling is just the thing for people who are otherwise confined to wheelchairs. Get this book and open up a whole new world of health, adventure, and enjoyment. Large format, 102 pp. $14.95
Canoe Racing (book) by Heed and Mansfield. How to get into marathon and downriver canoe racing. Explains training, strokes, equipment, and race tactics, illustrated with action shots from across North America. Lots of racer-to-racer advice. 250 pp. $14.95
The Citizen Racer Workshop (video.) Inspiring footage of the world's best slalom kayak and decked canoe racers, with instruction in slalom techniques, training, and mental preparation. 18 mins. $19.95
Outfitting Your Canoe or C-1 by Walbridge. How to achieve a perfect fit for optimum control of your canoe or C-1 in turbulent water. Also shows how to convert kayaks into C-1's. Illustrations, 32 pp. $4.95
Outfitting Your Kayak by Walbridge. How to customize your kayak for a comfortable, snug fit, and gain control in big whitewater. Illustrations, 32 pp. $4.95
Boat Builder's Manual by Walbridge. Complete instruction for building and repair of fiberglass kayaks and canoes, by America's best-known canoe and kayak builder. Covers materials, mold selection and repair, layups, etc. Illus, 136 pp. $9.95
Build Your Kevlar Canoe by Moran. Shows how an inexperienced home builder can build a strong and light canoe from Kevlar fabric and resin for an investment of about $600. Covers construction methods and three designs, for family canoe, solo racer, and wilderness tripper. Illus, 224 pp. $19.95
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