Sea Kayaking Illustrated
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2003
McGraw-Hill Professional (Verlag)
978-0-07-139234-1 (ISBN)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Verlag)
978-0-07-139234-1 (ISBN)
Shows you how to improve your kayaking skills. This book covers paddling in wind and waves - in other words, sea kayaking; gear; rescue techniques - if you haven't flipped yet, just wait; carrying kayaks - learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks; surf's up - tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders; and, river touring.
Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill. Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then "Sea Kayaking Illustrated" is for you. It combines concise, easy-to-understand instruction with lively, information-packed, often hilarious illustrations to show you how to improve your kayaking skills. Developed by a certified instructor, this complete program in sea kayaking takes you on a visual tour of everything this accessible sport has to offer: paddling in wind and waves - in other words, sea kayaking! gear - every kayaker's favorite topic; rescue techniques - if you haven't flipped yet, just wait; carrying kayaks - learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks; surf's up - tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders; river touring - no salt water needed! Kayak camping - how to leave no trace in style; coping with critters - from sea lions to sharks, and much more - yes, there really is much more.'While chock-full of dead-on sea kayaking instruction, it's the fun and easy-to-digest format that sets this book apart. Reading it is a pleasure' - Frederick Reimers, "Paddler".
'Just the thing if you want a solid and comprehensive look at sea kayaking in all its forms' - John Lull, author, "Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescues", instructor-trainer, ACA.
Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill. Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then "Sea Kayaking Illustrated" is for you. It combines concise, easy-to-understand instruction with lively, information-packed, often hilarious illustrations to show you how to improve your kayaking skills. Developed by a certified instructor, this complete program in sea kayaking takes you on a visual tour of everything this accessible sport has to offer: paddling in wind and waves - in other words, sea kayaking! gear - every kayaker's favorite topic; rescue techniques - if you haven't flipped yet, just wait; carrying kayaks - learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks; surf's up - tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders; river touring - no salt water needed! Kayak camping - how to leave no trace in style; coping with critters - from sea lions to sharks, and much more - yes, there really is much more.'While chock-full of dead-on sea kayaking instruction, it's the fun and easy-to-digest format that sets this book apart. Reading it is a pleasure' - Frederick Reimers, "Paddler".
'Just the thing if you want a solid and comprehensive look at sea kayaking in all its forms' - John Lull, author, "Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescues", instructor-trainer, ACA.
John Robison (Boise, ID) is a committed surfer with international experience, and the author of the successful and similarly-formatted Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling.
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Kayaks and Kayakers2. Gear!3. Carrying Kayaks4. Concepts of Paddling5. Boat Obedience6. Rescues7. Navigation8. Wind and Waves9. Kayak Surfing10. Reefs and Rocks11. Tides and Currents12. River Touring13. Pee Kayaking14. Kayak Camping15. Special TopicsIndex
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.3.2003 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 325 Illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 185 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 481 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport |
| ISBN-10 | 0-07-139234-3 / 0071392343 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-07-139234-1 / 9780071392341 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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