About the Book: Water Sports: Outdoor Adventure Handbook
This practical handbook contains activities, hints, tips, projects and games
that young adventurers need to have fun afloat. Step-by-step photographs guide
children through basic water safety, such as how to assess their water
confidence and the difference between a life jacket and buoyancy aid, to more
advanced techniques such a rowing a boat, sailing a small dinghy and planning a
canoeing day trip. Children will also learn how to build a raft and make a
paddle, swim in snorkelling gear and paddle a canoe. Tips and hints on how to
tie useful sailing knots, important water rules and