The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook Second Edition

Author : Shelley Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071748711

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The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition by Shelley Johnson Pdf

"...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 : Shelley Johnson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 007136210X

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The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook by Shelley Johnson Pdf

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 : Gordon Brown
Publisher : Pesda Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 095470617X

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Sea Kayak by Gordon Brown Pdf

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 : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Adlard Coles
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01
Category : Sea kayaking
ISBN : 0713638354

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The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking by Derek C. Hutchinson Pdf

Author : Dan Henderson
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853456

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Sea Kayaking by Dan Henderson Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking * Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations * Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency * Advice from expert contributors throughout adds full range of experience The latest addition to the award-winning Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series, Sea Kayaking: Basic Skills to Advanced Paddling Techniques, offers authoritative advice for paddlers of all levels, from beginners considering their first gear purchase to competitive kayakers looking to perfect their forward stroke. As a longtime paddling professional and National Team coach, author Dan Henderson draws from a lifetime of personal experience, teaching, and his academic research in exercise science to instruct readers on everything they need to know to get out on the water, including: * Gear -- how to pick the right kayak for your body size, skill level, and lifestyle * Foundations of safety, how to plan and prepare, and must-know advice for assisted and self-rescue * Basic paddling styles to advanced techniques (side slipping, edging, bracing) * Techniques for a range of conditions caused by wind, waves, currents, swells, and more * Expedition planning and camping * Getting the most out of kayaking for fitness “Dan’s participation in paddlesports is celebrated by a lifetime of contribution to the sport, friendships that span the globe and professional success across all disciplines of paddling. The opportunity to learn from Dan’s experience will only add to your enjoyment and success in the sport.” -- Joe Jacobi, Chief Executive Officer USA Canoe/Kayak

Author : David Seidman
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000-12-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071362371

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The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition by David Seidman Pdf

Expanded to include sections on seamanship, navigation, and health issues, the completely updated and redesigned new edition of David Seidman’s bestselling guide reaffirms its reputation as the best sea kayaking guide available. A top-to-bottom introduction for novice and mid-level kayakers, this highly visual handbook provides kayakers with the whole scoop on everything from gear, transportation, and paddling technique to the finer points of Eskimo rolling, rescue protocol, group and solo paddling.

Author : David Burch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0871065169

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Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation by David Burch Pdf

Author : Dennis Stuhaug
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000046065230

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Kayaking Made Easy by Dennis Stuhaug Pdf

The perfect step-by-step handbook for beginners, with sage advice on every aspect of flat-water kayaking, from selecting a boat to kayak sailing.

Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781680516036

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The Packraft Handbook by Luc Mehl Pdf

"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.

Author : Lee Moyer
Publisher : Alpen Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Sea kayaking
ISBN : 0966979532

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Sea Kayak Navigation Simplified by Lee Moyer Pdf

At last, a practical, hands-on manual of navigation techniques for the coastal kayaker! Lee Moyer, sea kayak designer, manufacturer, instructor, and store owner, reveals all the techniques a sea kayaker needs to know to be safe on open water. Lee's straightforward, practical simplified approach will make the reader want to run right out and try the techniques described. Who would have thought learning navigation could be such fun! Learn how to plan a trip (including full chart preparation); plot a course (including open-water crossings and island-hopping); read charts and compasses (including knowing the difference between magnetic and true north, and how to use each); account for current, wind, and waves in your planning and paddling; paddle at night; avoid the other guys on the water. This book will help you become a safer kayaker and give you the tools to have more fun on the water!

Author : Nigel Foster
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493025718

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The Art of Kayaking by Nigel Foster Pdf

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 : British Canoe Union
Publisher : Pesda Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0953195651

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Canoe and Kayak Handbook by British Canoe Union Pdf

This handbook is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert. For the beginner, it provides an overview of all aspects of the different paddle sports, whilst the expert can use it as an update to the current theory and practice.

Author : John Dowd
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1550545639

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Sea Kayaking by John Dowd Pdf

Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493024247

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The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking by Derek C. Hutchinson Pdf

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 : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 149302423X

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Complete Book of Sea Kayaking by Derek C. Hutchinson Pdf

First published in 1976, the 40th anniversary edition of The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the experienced sea kayaker. It describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques, weather and navigation, and is illustrated throughout.