Kayak Rolling : The Black Art Demystified

by COLLINS LOEL (Contributor)

Loel Collins draws on his experience to help the readers learn to roll a kayak or improve the roll they already have. The approach is to illustrate the ideas with clear photo sequences, keeping the text to a minimum. Rolling is learnt by working through a sequence of exercises to allow the learner to 'feel' what is required. Once the initial sequences have been learnt, problems are identified and solved. The learners are then provided with exercises to prepare them for the challenges involved in rolling in rough water and given advice on how to cope when they get there. For those who wish to improve an unreliable roll, a flow chart helps them to plan a learning sequence and choose the appropriate exercises. Although aimed at kayakers, the book is also a mine of useful tools for the coach looking for tools that they can use when teaching rolling.

76 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2004

Reviews

[Martin Rennick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lets be clear. This book is not literature. It is 72 pages with lots of pictures and photograghs all aimed at teaching people how to roll a kayak. I don't usually write book reviews and to be honest, there is only one reason I am doing so now. This is simply a forum for me to shamelessly brag, that I have successfully learned how to roll a kayak (with the help of this little book). Old dogs, new tricks.