RE: [Paddlewise] Eddy currents and down river racing

Thanks Greg,

Good to have a specific reference as books on downriver racing aren't
available at the shops I frequent and I like to skim the book if possible
before buying. A recommendation from someone who knows what I'm after should
be just as good.

Appreciated, All the best, PeterO

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From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net on behalf of Greg Stamer
Sent: Tue 11/08/2009 1:59 PM
To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Eddy currents and down river racing



X  BTW thanks for the comment that there were books on downhill river racing
- hadn't realised that and will seek them out.



Peter,



One good text is Canoe Racing  the competitors guide to marathon and
downriver canoe racing, by Peter Heed and Dick Mansfield (ISBN
0-941950-37-9).  Although the focus of this book is canoeing, the sections
on training, reading a river (following the best line), wake riding, shallow
water techniques and race tactics are very informative and applicable for
kayakers too. I have been racing/race training frequently this year and
found the information very helpful. Unfortunately nothing is written about
tidal waters but much of the river reading information applies.



Best Regards,

Greg Stamer

http://www.gregstamer.com <http://www.gregstamer.com/>
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