Recreational Kayaking: The Essential Skills and Safety (An Essential Guide) - Softcover

Matthews, Alex; Whiting, Ken

9781896980232: Recreational Kayaking: The Essential Skills and Safety (An Essential Guide)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1896980236 ISBN 13: 9781896980232

Publisher: Heliconia Press, 2006

An instructional book designed for the huge number of entry level kayakers using sit-on, or sit-in recreational kayaks. The book covers essential techniques such as tying a kayak on a vehicle, carrying a kayak, getting into and out of a kayak, basic safety, and the essential strokes and paddling activities.

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Synopsis:

This is a kayaking/paddling instructional book. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. You'll learn to choose the right equipment, important issues to understand before you hit the water, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, how to get the most out of your kayak, how to stay safe on the water, and much more. Learn about: choosing equipment; dressing for kayaking; transporting a kayak; caring for a kayak; the essential strokes; dealing with weather; kayaking activities; paddling with kids; and handling a capsize.

About the Author:

Ken Whiting, World Champion kayaker, is one of the most influential and respected paddlers in the world, and was recognized as such by Paddler Magazine as one of their “Paddlers of the Century.” Through his award-winning instructional books and DVDs and his activities as a contributing writer to virtually every paddlesport magazine, Ken has also established himself as a leader of paddlesport instruction.Alex Matthews is an expert kayaker and contributing writer to numerous paddlesport magazines.

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