High-energy, high-adrenaline sea kayaking in surf, along rocky shores, in extreme weather conditions, is like no other experience in the world. Two of the world's top extreme sea kayakers have written the only tell-all, how-to manual for this wild sport, complete with riveting anecdotes. Learn here how the pros handle the wildest conditions, and read their advice (complete with spectacular photographs) on The Mighty sea--judging surf conditions and hazards; Exposed coast and open sea navigation and voyaging; Paddling techniques for ocean whitewater; Special techniques for bracing, recovery, and rescue in adverse conditions.
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"Expert kayakers looking for new challenges and less experienced paddlers looking to stay out of trouble will all find Extreme Sea Kayaking worthwhile reading."
Christopher Cunningham, Editor, Sea Kayaker Magazine
"'They're lunatics,' I whispered, but I couldn't hide my admiration."
from the foreword by Derek C. Hutchinson.
In this sport, the rules are simple: Stay alert and you'll play again!
Here's a book that will prepare you to enter the tumultous world of pounding surf, rocky coasts, and rough open seas. For fun.
Learn how the pros handle the wildest conditions, and read their advice on
-The mighty sea judging surf conditions and hazards
-Exposed coast and open sea navigation and voyaging
-Paddling techniques for ocean whitewater
-Special techniques for bracing, recovery, and rescue in adverse conditions
The authors, both world-class kayakers, detail the handling techniques and paddle strokes for varying sea conditions. They also instruct you in hand signals (with a table of signs), calculated and intuitive navigation methods, and open sea survival.
With spectacular action photographs that bring to life the authors' entertaining and instructive exploits, this unique book launches you on an exhilirating encounter with the extreme edge of seagoing adventure.
Practice . . .
Slalom Strokes; Rolls: Eskimo, Screw, and Layback; Recovery Slaps; Emergency Exits and Reentry; Self-Rescues; Survival Swimming; Seal Launches and Landings
Prepare for . . .
Stormy Seas; Breaking Surf; Rock Gardens; Sea Caves; Collisions; Night and Fog; Currents and Winds; Cold Water; Open-Sea Voyages; Sharks
About the Author
Eric Soares and Michael Powers are veteran members of the legendary extreme kayaking group, the Tsunami Rangers. Powers is a photojournalist who has paddled coasts from Norway to Fiji. Soares, a Navy veteran, has been featured in television reports on extreme kayaking produced by National Geographic Explorer, the Discovery Channel, and MTV Sports.
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This is the Tsunami Rangers at their best--telling hair-raising tales, describing scenarios in easy-to-visualize detail, making us laugh at their antics and bravado. And there's a lot of great information here as well. What I liked best about the book was its infectious enthusiasm. The writers (especially Eric) have a knack for tapping into the child in themselves and others. That kind of "let's go play!" energy is so revitalizing. And when you combine it with a heartfelt reverence and awe for the ocean and all of nature's places and experiences, you have a solid base from which to launch into a life of adventure, exploration, and introspection.
Extreme Sea Kayaking first lays out the differences between extreme-condition and normal-condition kayaking, and discusses boats, paddles, and other equipment. The authors stress the importance of cross-training: 1) so you don't tire of the sport, 2) for the physiological benefits of variety, and 3) to avoid repetitive-motion injuries. There is information on psychological preparation, necessary skills to develop and hone, and dangers to be aware of. Then begins the real meat of the book: the surf zone, exposed coast and open ocean paddling, expeditioning, and paddling/playing in rock gardens. The final two topics were the most fascinating to me: sea caves and the concept of the tribe or team. John Lull's analysis of the differences between a kayaking team and a kayaking group are illuminating and convincing. The hand signals chart on page 99 deserves memorizing.
The book is filled with incredible photographs by Michael Powers, Jim Kakuk, Eric Soares and others. The layout is two-column and very interesting graphically. Short stories are sprinkled throughout, providing distraction, parallel storylines, and intrigue. The Rangers are not embarrassed to describe mistakes they've made (and they've made their share!), in hopes that it may save readers from similar lessons or fates.
One of my favorite lines from the book: "For to go to sea in a lithesome, silent kayak is, in a very real way, to become wild and free again."
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Reading the book is a like taking a reckless ride through the savage surf zone strapped into the front of a Tsunami X-2 double, careening down monster waves, dodging through treacherous rock gardens, and ducking into scarey sea caves-with the kayak under the expert control of Soares, Powers or one of the other Tsunami Rangers. This book equals the Tsunami Rangers' videos in excitement, intensity and frightening realism. The book's most significant contribution to sea kayaking may be the Sea Condition Rating System (SCRS) introduced in Chapter 4. With this system kayakers finally have a uniform method for rating seas and making prudential judgements about ocean paddling conditions. From beginning to end the authors excite, cajole, challenge and seduce sea-loving readers to overcome their physical and mental shortcomings and begin a training program that will enable them to embrace the sea more fully and experience the wonders of this wild wet paradise.
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I found the book excellent. This was the first time I've read a kayaking book that suggests that paddling in surf and through ocean rock gardens wasn't something to necessarily avoid. The photos were incredible! Soares and Powers offer very specific advice on equipment, technique, safety and even some spiritual aspects of this fantastic adventure pursuit. I could hardly put the book down but was disappointed when I was finished that it was over. Guess I'll have to read it again. I won't be loaning this book to anyone!
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