Author : Jon Rounds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 13,13 MB
Release : 2005-06-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811746593
2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner. A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water. Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rolls.
Author : Gary McGuffin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,32 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Kayaking
ISBN : 9781770850125
Well-illustrated with more than 600 color photographs, this how-to book achieves as high a standard as the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe with step-by-step instructions on essential techniques, and includes history, recommendations, camping and more.
Author : FalconGuides
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 34,74 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493012207
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Basic Illustrated Kayaking Basic Illustrated Kayaking includes a buying guide to kayak design, kayak features, accessories, and gear so the reader can decide the kind of kayak that is right for him or her. The book is packed with step-by-step information on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques, navigation, rescues, and expedition planning. It focuses on recreational (flatwater) kayaking, providing step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos.
Author : Jon Rounds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 32,52 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811726443
An introduction to canoeing that uses step-by-step photographs to demonstrate the essential strokes and maneuvers; includes safety tips and information on equipment.
Author : Dan Henderson
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,28 MB
Release : 2012-02-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594853452
CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking * Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations * Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency * Advice from expert contributors throughout adds full range of experience The latest addition to the award-winning Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series, Sea Kayaking: Basic Skills to Advanced Paddling Techniques, offers authoritative advice for paddlers of all levels, from beginners considering their first gear purchase to competitive kayakers looking to perfect their forward stroke. As a longtime paddling professional and National Team coach, author Dan Henderson draws from a lifetime of personal experience, teaching, and his academic research in exercise science to instruct readers on everything they need to know to get out on the water, including: * Gear -- how to pick the right kayak for your body size, skill level, and lifestyle * Foundations of safety, how to plan and prepare, and must-know advice for assisted and self-rescue * Basic paddling styles to advanced techniques (side slipping, edging, bracing) * Techniques for a range of conditions caused by wind, waves, currents, swells, and more * Expedition planning and camping * Getting the most out of kayaking for fitness “Dan’s participation in paddlesports is celebrated by a lifetime of contribution to the sport, friendships that span the globe and professional success across all disciplines of paddling. The opportunity to learn from Dan’s experience will only add to your enjoyment and success in the sport.” -- Joe Jacobi, Chief Executive Officer USA Canoe/Kayak
Author : Gary McGuffin
Publisher : Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,41 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 9781550462142
The most comprehensive book ever written on canoeing technique ... essential guide for recreational paddlers is packed with information. -- Bushwacker's Wilderness Journal 09/2003.
Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : Adlard Coles
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 12,97 MB
Release : 1994-01
Category : Sea kayaking
ISBN : 9780713638356
Author : Roger Schumann
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493024582
This exciting and demanding sport is much different than its flat-water sibling, with different equipment and techniques, all of which are covered in Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking. Full-color images cover the many sea kayak models and accessories, as well as important information on tides and currents, packing and loading tips for comfort and safety, and a glossary chock-full of helpful terminology. You'll discover how to perfect your paddle stroke, perform self rescues and assisted rescues, paddle and navigate safely, pack your sea kayak for an expedition, and get your kayak on and off your vehicle.
Author : Nigel Foster
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493025716
The Art of Kayaking is the distilled essence of a lifetime of kayak instruction at all skill levels around the world, with the added insights gained from years of designing kayaks, paddles, and kayaking equipment. This comprehensive kayaking manual by one of the biggest names in kayaking offers more essential detail about commonly used techniques than ever before published in a single volume. Color photo action sequences show how to perfect skills, and how to apply them. Maps, tables, and diagrams walk the reader through essential planning steps. No matter which type of kayak, paddle, or style of paddling the reader prefers, the appropriate techniques are described clearly and concisely. The progression through the book makes it easy to start as a beginner and to access as much information as can be tackled at any stage of development up to and including the expert. It is a definitive manual designed to stand the test of time.
Author : Nina Laden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 17,12 MB
Release : 2018-01-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1534401954
A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream. You just never know what a new day will hold if you are brave enough to find out. On one quiet afternoon, a boy and his special friend’s unexpected adventure bring joy and excitement and sights never imagined. And the best part of any adventure is returning home with stories to tell and you best friend at your side.
