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Gordon Brown is a BCU Level 5 sea coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. He shares his knowledge with you in his own succinct humorous style and very visual approach. In this book, Gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue, weather forecasting, caves, rockhopping and tidal races, expeditions and overnighting, as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler. Over seventy photographs and illustrations help to make this an essential modern manual for the sea kayaker.
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Expeditioning and coaching at home and abroad have given Gordon the background needed for writing this book. Thirty years experience of sea kayaking and coaching, with forays into white water and surf coaching are shared with the reader. From his early days on the West Coast of Scotland in a home-built wood and canvas kayak to Greenland, New Zealand, Tasmania, Sri Lanka, Norway, Iceland, Canada, USA, as well as every home nation and all the outlying islands, he has always pushed the limit of his knowledge and skill. He also spent three months coaching on the rivers of Nepal. As well as owning and running Skyak Adventures on the Isle of Skye, Gordon trains and assesses to the highest level within the BCU and is currently involved with the development of the new awards scheme. He is a BCU Level 5 coach (sea and inland) and Scotland's only ACA Advanced open water instructor.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers
I'm new to Sea Kayaking and wanted to buy only one book on the subject. After buying another book, which was "as much use as a chocolate fire guard" I decided on this one. I was worried because it said for intermediate to advance level paddlers, but the book is great for anyone who had been in a kayak before and understands the basics.
If you need a general sea kayaking book, then look no further. Excellent.
I'm new to Sea Kayaking and wanted to buy only one book on the subject. After buying another book, which was "as much use as a chocolate fire guard" I decided on this one. I was worried because it said for intermediate to advance level paddlers, but the book is great for anyone who had been in a kayak before and understands the basics.
If you need a general sea kayaking book, then look no further. Excellent.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the book that drove me to go on the Skyak course he runs and I had a fantastic time in Skye. It is both an enjoyable read as well as a constant reread as skills develop from beginner and above. Well written by someone who knows so much about the sport (he teaches instructors) and yet capable of encouraging beginners.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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If you only have one book on sea kayaking, this is the one to have. Clear and detailed text, with great pictures
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Sea Kayaking by Gordon Brown - An Excellent Guide
I have returned to sea kayaking after a 30 year break, some "sit on top" experience over the past 5 years, but now back to the real thing. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jeremy Murfitt
Probably the best all round book on Sea Kayaking
Beautifully produced with outstanding photographs.
Gordon has an excellent pedigree and this is the clearest and most informative of several similarly titled books (many... Read more
Gordon has an excellent pedigree and this is the clearest and most informative of several similarly titled books (many... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nick England
Superb reference
Having just started sea kayaking, I wanted a book which would not only give me tips to enjoy my kayaking now, but would also be a reference as my experience grows. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. G. Hornsby
Sea kayaking - gordon brown
Well, simply Gordon Brown is Gordon Brown. A complete manual, very clear, well written and of a nice editing. It is definitely worth having it. Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by Liotta Gianfranco
Sea Kayak: A manual for intermediate and advanced sea kayakers
A lot of useful information to prepare a good trip at sea. This book and the associated DVD give the essentials for sea kayaking.
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by TANKERE-MULLER
Book and DVD
Can't fault this book at all and I strongly recommend getting the DVD that goes with it. The combination of detailed text and video coaching really delivers and helps to fill the... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by David Cook
Long overdue !
Gordon Brown is one of the most experienced and qualified sea-kayaking coaches anywhere, yet he is also immensely modest. This is a man who spends over 300 (yes, three hundred! Read more
Published on 29 May 2007 by Kevin Lawlor
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