Kayaking Boating Books : Canoe and Kayak Handbook: Handbook of the British Canoe Union

Canoe and Kayak Handbook: Handbook of the British Canoe Union

£12.71


Insufficent detail - This book covers the sport at a very high level. While it might be useful for the complete beginner it is not a handbook you will often refer to.

Informative but poorly illustrated - I purchased this book as well as Paddle your own Canoe by the McGurrins (5* plus). Whilst the BCU guide covers many topics I was very disappointed by the layout and illustrations. I have just purchased a canoe having spent many years in sea kayaks. The caneoing section didn t clear guidance on stroke technique and pictorially demonstrate how it should be done. Buy Paddle your own canoe if you want clear concise instructions supported by very good photographs.

Good Book, Well Written - An ideal way to start the kayaking or canoeing life. I thought having a kayak would be a nice thing to have for the odd occasion but now I ve read the book I know how far I can go in the sport, no matter what direction I choose. I think this is really for the new to the sport but as its so well written by so many writters it carries the reader along. Its not going to be an old favorite and used by the reader in a few years so it may get a bit dusty. For the new person its fantastic, glad I bought it.

A comprehensive book for beginners and expert alike - this book has been written by BCU coaches and it totally up to date with techniques and advice in sections ranging from foundation paddling for beginners tospecialist white water for the expert paddler. A must have book for all interested in canoeing and kayaking.

A long awaited and comprehensive update. - Franco Ferrero and the team of contributers have done the business here. The Handbook is now in line with current theory and practice in all forms of paddlesports. The book is very readable, well illustrated with colour pics and diagrams and will definitely appeal to beginners and experts alike. Often thought of as a coaching manual, the revised handbook is now clearly aimed at all types of paddler, recreational, instructional and coach. The individual contributers are all experts and many very well known in their chosen field of expertise. I would heartily reccomend this text to any paddler looking for answers, advice and information. If it is not contained in the book, each chapter has a list of further reading, websites and video references.An excellent investment.




Canoe and Kayak Handbook: Handbook of the British Canoe Union