Thrill of the Paddle: The Art of Whitewater Canoeing

Cover Art for 9781552094518, Thrill of the Paddle: The Art of Whitewater Canoeing by Paul Mason
ISBN: 9781552094518
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 1 September, 1999
Format: Paperback
Links Australian Libraries (Trove)

Thrill of the Paddle is the ultimate guide to the white-knuckle, adrenaline-pumping and increasingly popular brand of extreme canoeing where paddlers "shoot" rapids and other fast water. Paul Mason's eagerly awaited new guide now completes the trilogy with Path of the Paddle and Song of the Paddle by his father - the late Bill Mason, one of North America's most respected canoeists. In each chapter of Thrill of the Paddle are numerous photographs, diagrams and illustrations, showing some of the greatest challenges in canoeing. Thrill of the Paddle provides detailed instructions on maneuvering a canoe through fast-running Class 3 and 4 water conditions. The International Scale of River Difficulty is the U.S. version of an international rating system used to compare river difficulty throughout the world. CLASS 3: INTERMEDIATE Rapids with moderate, irregular waves that may be difficult to avoid and that can swamp an open canoe. Complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required. Large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided. Strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found, particularly on large-volume rivers. CLASS 4: ADVANCED Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water. Depending on

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