Sea Kayak

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

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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 : John Lull
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 089997547X
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue written by John Lull and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments--from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety.

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

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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 : Mary Ann Snowden
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781894765541
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayak Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds written by Mary Ann Snowden and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the experienced and novice alike, this comprehensive guide leads paddlers through some of the best kayaking waters on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Twenty trips are outlined, covering prime paddling destinations within Barkley and Clayoquot sounds, including the Deer Group, the Broken Group Islands, and Vargas, Flores and Meares islands. Each trip is headed with important information on tides, currents, safety considerations and launching. Included in each route description is practical information on the different land jurisdictions, campsites, suitable landings and paddling conditions. Sidebars embellish the history of shipwrecks, examine the Nuu-chah-nulth people and introduce interesting characters like Salal Joe and Fred Tibbs. Others detail some of the natural history of the west coast with topics ranging from grey whales to barnacles. This edition also provides well-researched information on the parks in the area, including Pacific Rim National Park and several parks within the BC Parks system.

Author : Nick Schade
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071708707
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build written by Nick Schade and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998-04-21 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.

Author : Doug Alderson
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1926855892
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayak Strokes written by Doug Alderson and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for paddlers of all skill levels, Sea Kayak Strokes is a concise and fully illustrated instructional manual detailing tips and suggestions for improving and maintaining overall paddling technique. This highly effective guide will help you paddle your kayak farther, more safely and with less effort. When you do 1,500 strokes per hour, small improvements in your technique make a big difference in your comfort, success and overall progress.

Author : John Dowd
Publisher : Sterling
ISBN 13 : 9781550545630
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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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 : Doug Cooper
Publisher : Pesda Press
ISBN 13 : 1906095183
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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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 : Tamsin Venn
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
ISBN 13 : 9781878239310
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sea Kayaking Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast written by Tamsin Venn and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 1994 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Manhattan to Virginia, this guide features all you need to know to set off on 30 fun and exciting sea-kayaking trips.

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

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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!