Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers
Language: English
Published by Pesda Press, 2006
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Signed. First Edition. First Edition. Signed by the Author. Sea Kayak by Gordon Brown is a clear, practical and confidence-building guide to the skills, judgement and seamanship needed for safe and enjoyable sea kayaking. Brown covers boat handling, strokes, rescues, navigation and trip planning with an emphasis on developing reliable technique and thoughtful decision-making. His explanations are straightforward and grounded in extensive coaching experience, making complex skills feel accessible to paddlers at different stages. The book also highlights environmental awareness and the importance of reading weather and water conditions, creating a well-rounded manual for anyone looking to expand their abilities on open water. First Edition SIGNED COPY.
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- Title
- Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers
- Author
- Brown, Gordon
- Publisher
- Pesda Press
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 095470617X
- ISBN 13
- 9780954706173
The definitive modern guide to sea kayaking — by one of the world’s leading experts.
Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate & Advanced Sea Kayakers is written by Gordon Brown, a renowned BCU Level 5 Sea Coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. With over thirty years of sea kayaking and coaching experience, Gordon shares his deep knowledge in a clear, visual, and often humorous style.
This comprehensive and visually stunning manual covers every aspect of advanced sea kayaking, including:
- Kayaking history and the evolution of modern sea paddling
- Physiology, boat and paddle dynamics for performance and efficiency
- Seamanship and navigation techniques for challenging environments
- Safety, rescue, and weather forecasting essentials
- Caves, rockhopping, tidal races, and expeditions
- Over seventy photographs and illustrations for clear visual learning
Printed on 170gsm silk paper, this book combines technical insight with beautiful imagery — making it both a practical handbook and a visual celebration of sea kayaking.
Whether you’re refining your paddling technique or planning multi-day expeditions, Sea Kayak is the ultimate resource for serious paddlers looking to expand their skills and understanding of the sea.
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