| Disclaimer | 1
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| Introduction | 3
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| GETTING READY | 3
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Take A Course 3
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Organizing Yourself 4
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| HOW TO EQUIP YOURSELF | 5
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Choosing A Canoe 5
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Personal Floatation Devices, Wetsuits, Drysuits, And Helmets 8
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Spare Paddles And Throwbags 10
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| SIZING UP RIVERS | 11
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River Hazards 11
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Scouting And Reading Water 14
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International River Rating Scale 19
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| YOU, THE PADDLER OUT ON THE WATER | 20
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Basic Whitewater Skills 20
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Rating The Paddler 22
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River Signals 27
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Lining And Tracking 28
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Paddling Alone And Group Paddling 29
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What To Do In An Upset 29
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Canoe Rescues And Repairs 30
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First Aid And Emergencies 31
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| PETAWAWA RIVER | 32
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General Description 32
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Access Routes 34
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Detailed Description Of Rapids 36
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| Acknowledgements | 79
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| References | 80
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| About The Author | 81
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