- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: TAB Books Inc; illustrated edition edition (1 Jan 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071580093
- ISBN-13: 978-0071580090
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,132,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Essential Series" are your trusted guides. 'Does an excellent job' - "Sea Kayaker". 'A standout. Empathy for the reader - what a concept!' - "Canoe and Kayak" 'Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable' - "WoodenBoat". 'We needed a book of this quality' - "Atlantic Coastal Kayaker". Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side.Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, "The Essential Sea Kayaker" is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on: boat and gear selection and care; skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves; safety, health, and rescue tips; group and solo paddling strategies; and, seamanship and navigation. Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better.
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The Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides
"Does an excellent job."--Sea Kayaker
"A standout. Empathy for the reader-what a concept!"--Canoe and Kayak
"Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable."--WoodenBoat
"We needed a book of this quality."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker
Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side. Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, The Essential Sea Kayaker is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on
- Boat and gear selection and care
- Skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves
- Safety, health, and rescue tips
- Group and solo paddling strategies
- Seamanship and navigation
Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is exactly what I needed to guide me through the kayak shopping and learning process. It begins with equipment basics to help you choose what's right for you and proceeds step by step through other basics of kayak ownership, use and transportation. I recommend it to all beginning kayakers and to anyone who's considering buying a kayak.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book I bought after purchasing my kayak. It covers the gear you will need for paddling, safety and clothing. As well as discussing basic paddling and bracing strokes, a number of rescue techniques are covered, including the roll. Armed only with what I learned from the 8 pages on the eskimo roll, I went out and had myself rolling in two days. The book also include a chapter on family and handicapped paddling.
There is little coverage of extended or overnight trips.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Easy to read, a most practical and informative text on the essentials of Sea Kayaking. The author's informal and friendly style makes the learning process easy and pleasurable.
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