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Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Adlard Coles
ISBN 13 : 9780713638356
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (383 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking written by Derek C. Hutchinson and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 1994-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440696233
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking written by Canoe and Kayak Magazine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-07-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go with the flow! You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Detailed information on the different types of canoes, kayaks, and tips for choosing the right one for you. • Paddling strokes, maneuvers, and techniques for all kinds of conditions. • Foolproof tips on navigating all types of waters—from rough rapids to slow-moving streams. • Great advice on using kayaks and canoes for fitness, fishing, camping, and competition. Learn more about: • Safety considerations, including quick exits, Eskimo Rolls, swift water-rescue techniques, and more. • Safely paddling with kids, to make sure everyone has fun. • Clothing and equipment, including how to choose and care for a personal flotation device. • Paddling techniques and how they evolved through the years. • Planning a trip and choosing an outfitter or guide. • Building your own canoe or kayak.
Author : Nigel Foster
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493025716
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Art of Kayaking written by Nigel Foster and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Kayaking is the distilled essence of a lifetime of kayak instruction at all skill levels around the world, with the added insights gained from years of designing kayaks, paddles, and kayaking equipment. This comprehensive kayaking manual by one of the biggest names in kayaking offers more essential detail about commonly used techniques than ever before published in a single volume. Color photo action sequences show how to perfect skills, and how to apply them. Maps, tables, and diagrams walk the reader through essential planning steps. No matter which type of kayak, paddle, or style of paddling the reader prefers, the appropriate techniques are described clearly and concisely. The progression through the book makes it easy to start as a beginner and to access as much information as can be tackled at any stage of development up to and including the expert. It is a definitive manual designed to stand the test of time.
Author : Gordon Brown
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 9780954706173
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Sea Kayak written by Gordon Brown and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a modern guide to sea kayaking by one of the leading exponents of the sport who is also a highly respected coach in this field. Gordon Brown is a BCU Level 5 sea coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. He shares his knowledge with you in his own succinct humorous style and very visual approach. In this book Gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue, weather forecasting, caves, rockhopping and tidal races, expeditions and overnighting, as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler. This is a visually stunning book printed on 170gsm silk paper filled with top quality photographs. Over seventy photographs and illustrations help to make this an essential modern manual for the sea kayaker.
Author : Cecil Kuhne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780811728102
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Inflatable Kayaking written by Cecil Kuhne and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whitewater veteran Cecil Kuhne explains every aspect of this exciting sport: finding and customizing an inflatable kayak, learning faultless technique, and developing safety and environmental awareness.
Author : Shelley Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071748717
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)
Download or read book The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition written by Shelley Johnson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-02-18 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter." --Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff
Author : Leslie Dunn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780972699839
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (998 download)
Download or read book Quiet Water Kayaking written by Leslie Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in recreational kayaking is booming! Learn paddler lingo and river etiquette, what to do when you capsize, what to buy and money saving tips on what not to buy, how to load and unload and how to lead a paddle like a pro. Written by an American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor, over one hundred pages of the basics to help get you started.
Author : Raymond Bridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Kayaking written by Raymond Bridge and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gary McGuffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781770850125
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Paddle Your Own Kayak written by Gary McGuffin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-illustrated with more than 600 color photographs, this how-to book achieves as high a standard as the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe with step-by-step instructions on essential techniques, and includes history, recommendations, camping and more.
Author : John Dowd
Publisher : Sterling
ISBN 13 : 9781550545630
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by John Dowd and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathleen Patton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813025797
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (257 download)
Download or read book Kayaking the Keys written by Kathleen Patton and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning the 200-mile stretch of the Florida Keys, this field guide to the entire island chain highlights 50 paddling adventures, many for canoeists as well as kayakers. Trips include short paddles suitable for beginners and children, half-day trips as well as day-long and overnight excursions.
Author : Shelley Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780071362108
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (621 download)
Download or read book The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook written by Shelley Johnson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-12-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the full sea kayaking spectrum, bringing a fresh approach and a dynamic voice to the subject. Author of the critically acclaimed Sea Kayaking: A Woman’s Guide, Shelley Johnson covers all the bases for beginning to advanced sea kayakers. It’s all here, from selecting the right kayak and gear to preparing and making an extended tour, mastering the strokes, rolls, and exit techniques; navigating; and much more.
Author : Bill Newman
Publisher : Globe Pequot
ISBN 13 : 9780762704163
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Guide to Sea Kayaking on Lakes Superior and Michigan written by Bill Newman and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides the reader to the most exciting kayaking to be found on the Western Great Lakes. Full descriptions and maps for 49 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle on these inland seas.
Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493024248
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking written by Derek C. Hutchinson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide for sea kayakers of all levels First published in 1976, The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the experienced sea kayaker. Originally penned by the late Derek C. Hutchinson, an international authority on sea kayaking, it describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques, weather and navigation, and is illustrated throughout by the author’s own drawings and color photographs. This new 40th anniversary edition has been completely updated in line with the latest sea kayaking developments by Wayne Horodowich, a longtime friend of Hutchinson's and the founder of University of Sea Kayaking.
Author : Eric Soares
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 : 9780070507180
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Extreme Sea Kayaking written by Eric Soares and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included.
Author : Eric Jackson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0811763978
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)
Download or read book Kayaking with Eric Jackson written by Eric Jackson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a four-time world-champion freestyle kayaker comes the definitive guide to one of whitewater kayaking's most fundamental techniques: the kayak roll. Learn how to enjoy kayaking safely and improve your skills with confidence.
Author : Roger Schumann
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762743285
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)
Download or read book Sea Kayak Rescue written by Roger Schumann and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In sea kayaking, rescue refers primarily to the righting of a swamped or capsized boat and the paddler's re-entry. This can be accomplished by the paddler alone ("self-rescue"), or with the assistance of other kayakers ("assisted rescue"). This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers, with additional information on towing disabled boats and rescuing swimmers.
