Essentials Of Kayak Touring

Author : American Association
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN 13 : 0897328620
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Essentials of River Kayaking written by American Association and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Essentials of Kayak Touring and Essentials of River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain their balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment is understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them.

Author : Canoe Association, American
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1459617657
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Essentials of Kayak Touring written by Canoe Association, American and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Introduction to Flatwater Kayaking and Introduction to River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain their balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment is understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them. What are the essentials of kayak touring? Safety - to safely paddle on calm flatwater, perform self-rescue, and respond to emergencies. Enjoyment - to become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling. Skills - to acquire the ability to safely and enjoyably paddle on calm flatwater Essentials of Kayak Touring features: Real-life paddling scenarios Vital information on kayaking safety and technology Illustrations and photographs of essential gear, boats, strokes, maneuvers, and rescue techniques Review questions designed for the ACA's Essentials of Kayak Touring course Detailed glossary of terms and important waterway safety information.

Author : Mike Wyatt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780934802550
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Basic Essentials of Sea Kayaking written by Mike Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paddle the coasts of far-reaching continents. Photograph sea wildlife at a close distance. Introduce family and friends to a fascinating and vigorous sport. Avoid dangerous habits. Customize your sea kayak for touring excursions. Maximize your enjoyment without sacrificing your safety. Minimize your limitations. Make packing uncomplicated.

Author : American Canoe Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736067164
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Kayaking written by American Canoe Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 12 million people taking part each year, kayaking is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the U.S. today. Participation in this fun and exhilarating pastime has grown nearly 20% in the past few years. Kayaking is the perfect book to teach these new paddlers the essential skills and techniques they'll need to get out on the water. The experts at the American Canoe Association will provide readers with practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, nutrition, fitness and stretching, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills; basic paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and sea kayaking, as well as instruction on more complex maneuvers and rolls. Kayaking also includes the Quick Start Your Kayak DVD. This DVD reinforces the basic safety information and rescue techniques found in the book. It also features videos of kayaking strokes and maneuvers, making it easier to learn the proper technique.

Author : David Harrison
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811727211
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Kayak Touring written by David Harrison and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheCanoe & Kayak Techniques Series are concise, illustrated guides compiled from Canoe & Kayak magazine. This volume contains: launching and landing in surf, navigating through wind and waves, strokes for long-distance paddling, staying on course in blind crossings, packing and equipping sea kayaks.

Author : William Sanders
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Kayak Touring written by William Sanders and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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

DOWNLOAD NOW!

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 : John Dowd
Publisher : Greystone Books
ISBN 13 : 1771641444
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by John Dowd and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in all climates, John Dowd presents practical advice on dealing with potential hazards (from surf to sea ice to sharks), carrying out rescues and planning for long-distance expeditions. New for this edition are hints about digital technologies for planning and navigating while kayak touring as well as lots of tips for outfitting boats, adapting equipment and finessing fishing technique while kayak angling—whether casting and jigging for fun on a day trip or trolling for dinner on a longer expedition. Also fully updated are the sections on managing risk and the inspiring stories of adventure, including Freya Hoffmeister’s record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia and Japanese paddlers’ increasingly challenging trips around the islands and beyond. As a sport, sea kayaking continues to evolve. Once the sport of a very few long-distance paddlers embarking on international expeditions, then the recreational pursuit of many weekend tourers, sea kayaking is now popular with many day trippers as well. As more and more paddlers take to the water—for the day, the weekend or many months, this classic guide continues to be required reading for those seeking adventure on the open ocean.

Author : J. Michael Wyatt
Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780762704804
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Basic Essentials written by J. Michael Wyatt and published by Falcon Press Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.

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: