Sea Kayaking
Title | Sea Kayaking PDF eBook |
Author | John Dowd |
Publisher | Sterling |
Total Pages | 276 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781550545630 |
Essentials of River Kayaking
Title | Essentials of River Kayaking PDF eBook |
Author | American Association |
Publisher | Menasha Ridge Press |
Total Pages | 49 |
Release | 2011-01-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0897328620 |
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Essentials of Kayak Touring and Essentials of River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain their balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment is understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them.
Essentials of Kayak Touring
Title | Essentials of Kayak Touring PDF eBook |
Author | Canoe Association, American |
Publisher | ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | 106 |
Release | 2011-04 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1459617657 |
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Introduction to Flatwater Kayaking and Introduction to River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain their balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment is understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them. What are the essentials of kayak touring? Safety - to safely paddle on calm flatwater, perform self-rescue, and respond to emergencies. Enjoyment - to become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling. Skills - to acquire the ability to safely and enjoyably paddle on calm flatwater Essentials of Kayak Touring features: Real-life paddling scenarios Vital information on kayaking safety and technology Illustrations and photographs of essential gear, boats, strokes, maneuvers, and rescue techniques Review questions designed for the ACA's Essentials of Kayak Touring course Detailed glossary of terms and important waterway safety information.
Kayak Touring
Title | Kayak Touring PDF eBook |
Author | David Harrison |
Publisher | Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | 68 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780811727211 |
TheCanoe & Kayak Techniques Series are concise, illustrated guides compiled from Canoe & Kayak magazine. This volume contains: launching and landing in surf, navigating through wind and waves, strokes for long-distance paddling, staying on course in blind crossings, packing and equipping sea kayaks.
Kayak Touring and Camping
Title | Kayak Touring and Camping PDF eBook |
Author | Cecil Kuhne |
Publisher | Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | 180 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780811728430 |
Kayak touring has become one of the most popular forms of paddling. Both basic and advanced techniques, touring accessories, and outfitting a kayak trip are explored. 100 illustrations.
Complete Sea Kayak Touring
Title | Complete Sea Kayak Touring PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Hanson |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | 244 |
Release | 2006-02-23 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780071461283 |
Written by the 1997 National Outdoor Book Award winner, a veteran kayaking instructor and guide Complete update of a top-selling guide "Strongly recommended" by the Folding Kayaker newsletter Kayaking is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. boating market
Kayak Touring
Title | Kayak Touring PDF eBook |
Author | William Sanders |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 268 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
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