Franco Ferrero – författare

White Water Safety & Rescue by Franco Ferrero is the definitive guide for canoeists, kayakers, and rafters who want to paddle white water safely and with confidence. This completely revised new edition has been updated throughout and is now presented in full colour, packed with new photographs and illustrations.Originally developed from the author’s Plas y Brenin course notes, this essential manual has grown into an internationally respected reference for white water paddlers. It combines expert instruction, clear explanations, and practical guidance that apply to all levels — from club paddlers to professional guides.What’s New in the 2nd Edition?Full colour layout with new photographs and illustrationsCompletely revised and updated textUnified safety and rescue principles using the CLAP mnemonicRescue section reorganised to match the ‘low to high risk’ TRTTG modelEntirely rewritten rafting sections by Geraint RowlandsExpanded ‘Planning a Descent’ chapter, including guidance for international expeditionsInclusion of one-handed signals from Paul O’Sullivan’s BCU Canoe and Kayak HandbookKey Features:Essential techniques for safety, rescue and incident managementClear step-by-step instruction supported by full-colour visualsApplies to canoeists, kayakers and rafters at all levelsWritten by a BCU Level 5 Coach and Rescue 3 InstructorWhether you are guiding on challenging rivers or just starting to explore white water, this book offers the principles, methods and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively when things don’t go to plan.