Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling (INTERNATIONAL MARINE-RMP) - Softcover

Robison, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071392343 ISBN 13: 9780071392341

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003

Synopsis

Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill. Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then "Sea Kayaking Illustrated" is for you. It combines concise, easy-to-understand instruction with lively, information-packed, often hilarious illustrations to show you how to improve your kayaking skills. Developed by a certified instructor, this complete program in sea kayaking takes you on a visual tour of everything this accessible sport has to offer: paddling in wind and waves - in other words, sea kayaking! gear - every kayaker's favorite topic; rescue techniques - if you haven't flipped yet, just wait; carrying kayaks - learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks; surf's up - tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders; river touring - no salt water needed! Kayak camping - how to leave no trace in style; coping with critters - from sea lions to sharks, and much more - yes, there really is much more.'While chock-full of dead-on sea kayaking instruction, it's the fun and easy-to-digest format that sets this book apart. Reading it is a pleasure' - Frederick Reimers, "Paddler". 'Just the thing if you want a solid and comprehensive look at sea kayaking in all its forms' - John Lull, author, "Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescues", instructor-trainer, ACA.

About this title

About the Author

John Robison (Boise, ID) is a committed surfer with international experience, and the author of the successful and similarly-formatted Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling.

From the Back Cover

Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill

Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then Sea Kayaking Illustrated is for you. It combines concise, easy-to-understand instruction with lively, information-packed, often hilarious illustrations to show you how to improve your kayaking skills.

Developed by a certified instructor, this complete program in sea kayaking takes you on a visual tour of everything this accessible sport has to offer.

• Paddling in wind and waves--in other words, sea kayaking!
• Gear--every kayaker's favorite topic
• Rescue techniques--if you haven't flipped yet, just wait
• Carrying kayaks--learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks
• Surf's up--tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders
• River touring--no salt water needed!
• Kayak camping--how to Leave No Trace in style
• Coping with critters--from sea lions to sharks
• And much more--yes, there really is much more

"While chock-full of dead-on sea kayaking instruction, it's the fun and easy-to-digest format that sets this book apart. Reading it is a pleasure."--Frederick Reimers, Paddler

"Just the thing if you want a solid and comprehensive look at sea kayaking in all its forms."--John Lull, author, Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescues, instructor-trainer, ACA

Edition details

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071392343
• ISBN 13: 9780071392341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240