Whitewater Safety and Rescue: Essential Knowledge for Canoeists, Kayakers, and Raft Guides

The definitive resourcefor recreational paddlers andprofessional river guides Whitewater Safety and Rescue is a must for anyone who ventures into moving water by canoe, kayak, or raft. Addressing all relevant topics--from strategies for safely descending a rapid, to one-handed river signals, to recovering overboard paddlers and performing first aid--recognized authority Franco Ferrero thoroughly explains every aspect of safety and rescue in whitewater. He adopts the latest approach in the field, making the key points clear and easy to remember. More than 400 color photographs and detailed diagrams illustrate this modern instructional guide. Covers these topics and more: - Reading Whitewater- Assessing Hazards and Risks- Planning a Descent- Learning Skillful Paddling- Preparing the Mind- Scouting Techniques- Communication, Organization, and Leadership- Equipment Design- Recovering Overboard Paddlers- Incident Management- First Aid and Resuscitation- Moving Injured Paddlers- Access and Recovery, including Rope Dynamics