Kayak Rolling : The Black Art Demystified - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0953195686 ISBN 13: 9780953195688

Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006, 2004

Synopsis

Loel Collins draws on his experience to help the readers learn to roll a kayak or improve the roll they already have. The approach is to illustrate the ideas with clear photo sequences, keeping the text to a minimum. Rolling is learnt by working through a sequence of exercises to allow the learner to 'feel' what is required. Once the initial sequences have been learnt, problems are identified and solved. The learners are then provided with exercises to prepare them for the challenges involved in rolling in rough water and given advice on how to cope when they get there. For those who wish to improve an unreliable roll, a flow chart helps them to plan a learning sequence and choose the appropriate exercises. Although aimed at kayakers, the book is also a mine of useful tools for the coach looking for tools that they can use when teaching rolling.

About this title

From the Back Cover

In Kayak Rolling, a leading authority draws on his years of experience to help you learn to roll, improve the roll you already use, and develop a bombproof roll. Taking an easy-to-follow, full-color visual approach to learning through clear photo sequences, Loel Collins presents exercises so you can feel what’s required and prepare for the transition from a controlled setting such as a pool to the variables of moving and open-water environments. After the initial sequences, problems are identified and solved. A flow chart helps you improve an unreliable roll and plan your own learning sequence. Kayak Rolling is perfect no matter what type of kayak you have, and it provides a mine of useful tools for teaching the sport. Look inside to find:
 Gaining water confidence
 Capsizing and exiting
 Swimmer rescue
 The C to C roll
 The back deck roll
 Head problems: confidence, orientation, staying calm
 Body problems: hip & waist, arms, head, nose
 Paddle problems: sweep without diving deep
 Setting out
From a cool poolto a cold river
Coping with the unexpected

About the Author

Loel Collins is the head of the canoeing department at Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Centre, and was formerly the Director of the National White Water Centre, Canolfan Tryweryn. Loel is one of the UK's leading coaches. His passion lies in coaching white water skills and exploring and travelling in both kayak and canoe. He has paddled and taken part in first descents in many parts of the world including Papua New Guinea, Pakistan and Iran... and he has a reasonably reliable roll!

Edition details

• Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0953195686
• ISBN 13: 9780953195688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76