Product Details
This exciting and demanding sport is much different than its flat-water sibling, with different equipment and techniques, all of which are covered in Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking. Full-color images cover the many sea kayak models and accessories, as well as important information on tides and currents, packing and loading tips for comfort and safety, and a glossary chock-full of helpful terminology. You'll discover how to perfect your paddle stroke, perform self rescues and assisted rescues, paddle and navigate safely, pack your sea kayak for an expedition, and get your kayak on and off your vehicle.
Discover how to:
- Select a kayak and choose your gear
- Perfect your paddle strokes
- Prepare for protected-water paddling
- Perform recoveries and reentries
- Pack your sea kayak for an expedition
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Falcon Guides' BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.
About the Author
Roger Schumann owns and operates Eskape Kayaks, based in Santa Cruz, California. He is also co-author of Guide to Sea Kayaking Central & Northern California and Sea Kayak Rescue.
More Info
| Title | Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking |
| Author | Roger Schumann |
| Publisher | Falcon Guides; Revised edition (April 15, 2016) |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1493016512 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1493016518 |
| Item Weight | 0.705 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.89 x 0.36 x 9.07 inches |
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