Basic Book of Sea Kayaking

Name: Basic Book of Sea Kayaking
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ISBN: 9780762742837

ISBN-10: 0762742836

ISBN-13: 9780762742837

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Derek C. Hutchinson

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Book details

List price: $12.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.022
Language: English



Preface to the Second Edition


Introduction



Basic Equipment: What Do I Need?


Kayak Construction


Choosing a Kayak


Clothing


Equipment


Packing Your Boat


Emergency Equipment



Preparing for Takeoff


Where to Practice


Handling and Loading


Launching



On the Water: Basic Strokes and Maneuvers


Capsize Drill (or the Wet Exit)


Paddles


Edging, Leaning, and the Knee Hang


Basic Strokes


Forward Paddling Stroke


Bracing Strokes


Reverse Paddling


Emergency Stop


Forward Sweep Stroke


Draw Strokes


Stern Rudder Stroke


Low Brace Turn (Low Telemark Turn)


High Brace Turn (High Telemark Turn)



Rescues: Capsizes Away from Land


Paddle Float Rescue


"T" Rescue


Eskimo Rescue


Eskimo Roll


Sunk Boat



Basic Seamanship


Tides and Tidal Streams


Weather


About the Author