Author : Derek C. Hutchinson
Publisher : International Marine Publishing
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,50 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780877429951
Offering complete coverage of one of the most important kayaking skills, this guide to the self-rescue technique known as Eskimo rolling is a must-have for kayakers at all levels. The Eskimo roll is a fundamental and essential skill, allowing a solo kayaker to right a capsized boat without leaving the cockpit, and Derek Hutchinson is the master! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author : Derek Hutchinson
Publisher : A & C Black
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 38,84 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Kayaking
ISBN : 9780713651089
Eskimo rolling, the art of righting yourself after capsizing, is the essential kayaking survival skill. Based on ancient techniques used by the Inuit, modern day rolling methods, such as the beginner's Pawlata Roll or the popular Screw Roll, draws on the skills used for generations. This new edition details 16 eskino rolls from the basic to the advanced, with step-by-step instructions and accompanying illustrations for instructors, seasoned veterans or learners. To ensure that you are fully prepared for rolling, there are practices for the basic strokes and techniques included as well as confidence building exercises."
Author : Peter H. Spectre
Publisher : WoodenBoat Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780937822449
Well-known as the editor of the best-selling annual Mariner's Book of Days, Peter Spectre lives in Spruce Head, Maine.
Author : Slim Ray
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 12,13 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811730327
The essential maneuvers for all canoeists, developed at the acclaimed Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Author : Ken Whiting
Publisher : Heliconia Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,62 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781896980270
The roll is one of the most important paddling techniques for kayakers- and as long as you don't mind getting your head wet, you can learn to do it! Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear, and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novie kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep, and Pawlata Rolls. Experienced paddlers can take advantage of Ken's clear explanations of how to execute advanced rolling techniques, including the Back Deck Roll, the Hand Roll, the Dry Head Roll, as well as how to roll in current, waves, holes, and ocean surf. Ken also describes the most common problems that are encountered when learning the various types of rolls, and provides both their solutions as well as tricks for instructors to help students overcome them.
Author : Mary Emily Estella Smith
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 28,99 MB
Release : 1902
Category : Animals
ISBN :
Author : Miklos Sajben
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1105466914
Floating in the Air is a collection of short stories based on events in the author's life. Sajben was born and raised in Hungary, left that country after the 1956 revolution and moved to the United States. He spent his life doing research in engineering sciences. Some of his stories are serious but most are written in a light hearted tone, generously sprinkled with quiet humor. If you would be like to know how a newcomer views the habits of Americans, you would find this book entertaining.
Author : Dennis O. Stuhaug
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 20,11 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781592572397
Provides advice on buying a canoe or kayak, paddling strokes and maneuvers, navigating all types of waters, and the best ports for paddling.
Author : Eric Jackson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 18,69 MB
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811763978
From a four-time world-champion freestyle kayaker comes the definitive guide to one of whitewater kayaking's most fundamental techniques: the kayak roll. Learn how to enjoy kayaking safely and improve your skills with confidence.
Author : Luc Mehl
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 29,79 MB
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680516035
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
