The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition (INTERNATIONAL MARINE-RMP) - Softcover

Seidman, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071362371 ISBN 13: 9780071362375

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001

Synopsis

"The Essential Series" are your trusted guides. 'Does an excellent job' - "Sea Kayaker". 'A standout. Empathy for the reader - what a concept!' - "Canoe and Kayak" 'Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable' - "WoodenBoat". 'We needed a book of this quality' - "Atlantic Coastal Kayaker". Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side.Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, "The Essential Sea Kayaker" is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on: boat and gear selection and care; skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves; safety, health, and rescue tips; group and solo paddling strategies; and, seamanship and navigation. Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better.

About this title

About the Author

David Seidman (Oak Beach, NY) has spent a good portion of his life finding his way around the world. He has crossed oceans, toured central Asia and Mongolia without a map or the ability to speak the language, and found a Mayan ruin in Guatemala. He is the author of The Essential Sea Kayaker, The Essential Wilderness Navigator, and The Complete Sailor and a former editor of Boating magazine.

From the Back Cover

The Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides

"Does an excellent job."--Sea Kayaker

"A standout. Empathy for the reader-what a concept!"--Canoe and Kayak

"Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable."--WoodenBoat

"We needed a book of this quality."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker

Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side. Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, The Essential Sea Kayaker is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on

• Boat and gear selection and care
• Skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves
• Safety, health, and rescue tips
• Group and solo paddling strategies
• Seamanship and navigation

Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071362371
• ISBN 13: 9780071362375
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160