White Water Rafting (Paperback)

A recreational activity suitable for almost anyone, fit or not, including the disabled, whitewater rafting attracts the more adventurous sort among us. With its superb action photography and high-quality step-by-step illustrations accompanied by detailed descriptions of activities and techniques, this book is the ideal introduction to the sport. Sections on day-tripping, outings with commercial operators, organizing your own trips, expeditionary work and extreme rafting cover the wide range of experiences the sport has to offer. Emphasis in the book is placed on important aspects such as training, security precautions, emergency prcedures, basic first aid, and leaving nothing behind you. A list of contacts and Internet search tips is also included.