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Whitewater paddling is exciting, adventurous_and sometimes risky. That's why every fast-water paddler needs the skills so clearly defined in River Rescue. This completely revised third edition of the AMC classic manual gives expert advice, with clear, concise instructions and hundreds of vital illustrations and photographs that cover all aspects of river safety. Features:
_ expanded material on big-water rescue
_ self-rescue and rescue of others_by hand, boat, rope, and other ways;
_ tools and techniques_rope work, throw bags, boat handling, high and
low-tech gear to use when seconds count;
_ rescue organization: leadership, teamwork, patient care, evacuation, and more
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An updated version of a classic. River Rescue has been continuously in print since 1984.
From the Author
I wrote this to help prevent accidents by recreational whitewater paddlers and rafters. This latest edition deals adds material on "Rescue on the Run": big-water rescues done in the current. The book has been expanded by about 25%.
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- PublisherUNKNO
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1878239554
- ISBN 13 9781878239556
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages303
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