Coastal Kayaker's Manual: Complete Guide to Skills, Gear and Sea Sense - Softcover

Washburne, Randel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762701684 ISBN 13: 9780762701681

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1998

Synopsis

Sea kayaking is an exciting way to enjoy coastal waters -- but there is much more to this constantly changing sport than boats and paddles. This revised edition details the newest innovations in equipment and technique -- advances in paddle design, lightweight construction materials, and cutting-edge electronic navigation equipment create new options for both the beginning and advanced kayaker.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Paddlesports continues to be one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation as a source of adventure and relaxation. Going beyond the how-tos, this guide offers advice on everything from gaining experience to understanding your limits, as well as judging potentially dangerous situations, taking risks and paddling defensively. Whether you are a seasoned paddler battling a winter surf or an enthusiastic novice exploring and enjoying the peace of a placid lake, this title is an excellent hands-on guide.

Synopsis:

New edition of a complete reference for beginning and intermediate-level kayakers, providing information on types and features of kayaks and gear, skills, safety, navigation, and trip planning. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0762701684
• ISBN 13: 9780762701681
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 250