Contents

About the Author................................. 4 Thanks and Acknowledgements ..................... 5 Introduction ..................................... 6 Contents ........................................ 11 Safety ........................................... 13 Assessing Risk ................................... 19 Fear and Anxiety ................................. 27 Paddling in a Group .............................. 33 Leadership ....................................... 45 Decision Making ................................. 53 Reading the Water ................................ 61 Planning a Trip ................................. 89 Rock Hopping .................................. 97 Surf Launching and Landing ..................... 105 Paddling in a Tide Race .......................... 113 Paddling at Night ................................ 119 Towing ......................................... 127 Assisted Rescues ................................. 149 Self Rescue ..................................... 177 Repairs ......................................... 191 Rescue by Outside Agencies ...................... 197 Flares .......................................... 211 Cold Water Immersion ........................... 219 Health Issues ................................... 227 Equipment ...................................... 235 Appendices ..................................... 248 Index .......................................... 251

Setting off into the night.