Sea Kayak Navigation

Author : Gordon Brown
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 9780954706173
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

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 : David Burch
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762738342
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation written by David Burch and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to Kayak navigation, with information on chart reading, compass and GPS units, predicting tides and currents, and navigating in adverse weather conditions.

Author : Lee Moyer
Publisher : Alpen Books
ISBN 13 : 9780966979534
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sea Kayak Navigation Simplified written by Lee Moyer and published by Alpen Books. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Doug Cooper
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 1906095183
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sea Kayak Handling written by Doug Cooper and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide that will help you to master the skills needed to manoeuvre a sea kayak efficiently. For beginner and intermediate paddlers. Doug draws on his personal and coaching experience to help the reader master sea kayak handling skills and techniques. Accurate sequential photos and simple concise language make the descriptions easy to follow and understand. The foundation skills of posture, connectivity (how your body is connected to the kayak), power transfer and learning to 'feel' how the boat responds, are explored initially. The author then goes on to tackle forward paddling, keeping the kayak on course, reverse paddling, edging, turning on the spot, forward turns on the move, reverse turns on the move, stern rudders, moving sideways, support strokes, and the use of skegs and rudders. Sea Kayak Handling is recommended as support material for the British Canoe Union 3 and 4 Star (Sea) awards. (The 1 star is a novice 'encouragement' award, the 2 star covers basic generic kayak skills, the 3 star basic/intermediate sea specific skills and experience, and the 4 star covers intermediate sea specific skills and leadership in moderate conditions).

Author : David Burch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780871065162
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation written by David Burch and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ray Killen
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 : 9780071467940
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Simple Kayak Navigation written by Ray Killen and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn practical, easy-to-use techniques for navigating the sea safely and confidently In Simple Kayak Navigation, kayaking instructor Ray Killen explains everything you need to know about plotting your course for a safe and smooth sea adventure. He teaches you dozens of essential navigation procedures specially adapted to the needs of sea kayakers. Killen's simple, easy-to-learn navigational methods will help you determine your position, ensure your safety, and keep you on track. Emphasizing the importance of pre-trip planning, Killen shows you how to plot your course and how to make adjustments to it when unexpected situations arise. You'll also get advice on navigating in fog and wind, compensating for currents, avoiding collisions, and taking bearings. You'll also learn how to: Use GPS to plan routes and determine heading, speed, and position Make sense of nautical charts and maps Interpret buoys, lights, and other aids to navigation Make the best use of both deck-mounted and hand-held compasses Use tides and currents to your advantage

Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Adlard Coles
ISBN 13 : 9780713638356
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

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 : David Burch
Publisher : Globe Pequot
ISBN 13 : 9780762704736
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation written by David Burch and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation" is the authoritative source for information needed to chart an accurate course in a sea kayak, whether on open water or between islands or icebergs. Covers chart reading; compass use; finding and keeping track of position; predicting tides and currents; trip planning; navigating at night, in fog, and in boat and ship traffic; and much more.

Author : Christopher Cunningham
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007177985X
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sea Kayaker's More Deep Trouble written by Christopher Cunningham and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 29 STORIES THAT ILLUSTRATE WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN SAFETY IS LEFT ON SHORE Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble was a bestselling warning to kayakers: Do not let ignorance or arrogance get you hurt or even killed. Thousands heeded Deep Trouble's tales of tragedy; but even with the benefits of evolving technology and more safety options, kayakers still fall prey to human error. To renew the cautious attitude of seasoned paddlers and to instill safe practices in kayaking newbies, Sea Kayaker's More Deep Trouble presents more stories of kayaking trials, rescues, and tragedy. In these 29 stories collected from Sea Kayaker magazine, survivors and witnesses tell of their experiences with the dangers and risks of kayaking. You will feel the cold rush of water when paddlers fall in, the panic they feel when they do not know how to rescue themselves, and the anxiousness of loved ones waiting to hear any news. You will learn how whale watching could cost you your life, how life-saving electronics are only as good as the batteries you have in them, and how a float plan can initiate a timely search and rescue. End-of-story Lessons Learned summaries suggest what to do if you find yourself in similar unfortunate situations. Read these tales, understand the lessons learned in these incidents, and respect the advice given as you take your next kayaking adventure. This tome of danger and survival may ultimately save your life.

Author : Matt Broze
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN 13 : 9780070084995
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine written by Matt Broze and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1997-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This riveting book offers 20 harrowing, real-life tales of sea kayaking accidents that will not only keep readers on the edge of their seats, but also instruct them with potentially life-saving lessons.