River Rescue. Manual For Whitewater Safety

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 1997
Edition: First Edition

Description: 302 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Whitewater paddling is exciting, adventurous_and sometimes risky. Thats 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

ISBN: 9781878239556