Basic illustrated sea kayaking

✍ Scribed by Schumann, Roger

• Publisher: Falcon Guides;FalconGuides
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 168
• Series: Basic illustrated
• Edition: Revised edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This exciting and demanding sport is much different than its flat-water sibling, with different equipment and techniques, all of which are covered in Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking. Full-color images cover the many sea kayak models and accessories, as well as important information on tides and currents, packing and loading tips for comfort and safety, and a glossary chock-full of helpful terminology. You'll discover how to perfect your paddle stroke, perform self rescues and assisted rescues, paddle and navigate safely, pack your sea kayak for an expedition, and get your kayak on and off your vehicle.

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Introduction
CHAPTER ONE
Sea Kayaks and Sea Kayakers
CHAPTER TWO
Gear
CHAPTER THREE
Launching and Landing
CHAPTER FOUR
Basic Strokes and Maneuvers: Getting Started
CHAPTER FIVE
Advanced Strokes and Maneuvers: Getting Serious
CHAPTER SIX
Maneuvers and Blended Strokes
CHAPTER SEVEN
Tips for Sticks: Getting Serious with Traditional Paddles
CHAPTER EIGHT
Safety and Rescues
CHAPTER NINE
Trip Planning: Common Hazards and Chart Reading
CHAPTER TEN
Weather, Wind, and Waves
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Tides and Currents
CHAPTER TWELVE
Navigation
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Kayak Camping
Index

✦ Subjects

Sea kayaking.;SPORTS & RECREATION -- Water Sports.