Kayak Rolling: The Black Art Demystified

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