Kayak Rolling [Paperback]

Collins Loel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 2004

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.

Editorial Reviews

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

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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!

Product Details

• Paperback: 74 pages
• Publisher: Cordee (March 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953195686
• ISBN-13: 978-0953195688
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,636,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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