River Rescue: A Manual for Whitewater Safety, 3rd (AMC Paddlesports)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1878239554
ISBN 13
9781878239556
Category
Wilderness/Outdoors
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Publication Year
1997
Publisher
Pages
320
Description
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 - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
