Awards

• Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Instructional) 2002

Overview

Shelley Johnson, a passionate and articulate sea kayaking professional with years of paddling and teaching experience, offers a complete, authoritative, and thorough treatment of the entire sea kayaking spectrum. Everything a kayaker needs is here-gear, equipment, and technique: from basic paddle strokes to the Eskimo Roll, from making your first tentative paddle to an extended boat tour, from buying your first boat to maintenance to customizing the perfect boat for you.

Full Product Details

Author:   Shelley Johnson
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.621kg
ISBN:  

9780071362108

ISBN 10:   007136210
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   16 January 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780071747110
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Getting Ready Making a Decision amid a Sea of Options / Instruction / Guided Tours / Fitness and Stretching / Common Questions / The Dangers of Going to Sea 2. Kayaks Making Choices / Naming the Parts / Kayak Design / The Stuff They're Made Of / Design Features / A Primer for Buying a Sea Kayak 3. Accessories and Clothing Paddles / Essential Safety Gear / Clothing as Safety Gear / Navigational Gear / Other Useful Stuff 4. Getting to Know Your Kayak Seating and Foot Brace Adjustment / Customizing Your Kayak / Getting Your Kayak to and from the Water / Cartopping Your Kayak / Getting Into and Out of the Kayak 5. Controlling Your Kayak Balance and the Art of Staying Upright / Your Paddle Grip / Forward Stroke / Back Stroke / Turning (Sweep) Strokes / Support Strokes (Braces) / Draw Strokes / Stern (Ruddering) Strokes / Putting It All Together / Adaptive Paddling 6. Getting Into and Out of the Water The Wet Exit / The Solo Reentry / The Assisted Reentry / A Final Word on Rescues / Rolling 7. Real-Life Paddling Staying on Course / Wind: Don't Let It Push You Around / Wind and Topography / Waves: What to Expect and Why / The Surf Zone / Tides and Tidal Currents / Weather 8. Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation Charts and Tools / Latitude and Longitude / Aids to Navigation / Plotting Your Course / Lines of Position (LOPs) / Ranges / Things That Can Throw You Off / Speed of Travel / Vectors / The Effects of Wind / Dead Reckoning / Distance Off / Rules of the Road 9. Trip Logistics Playing the ""What-If"" Game / Packing Strategies / Meal Planning and Cooking 10. Group Safety Communication / Traveling in a Group / Towing / Family Paddling / Staying Healthy 11. Kayak Camping Choosing and Setting Up a Campsite / Beware! / Useful Knots for Camping / Low-Impact Techniques 12. Planning Your Dream Trip Making a Choice / Gathering Information / Laying Out the Trip 13. Taking Care of Your Stuff Gear Storage and Maintenance / Repairs: At Home and in the Field Resources Books / Magazines / Videos / Paddling Clubs / Organizations and Associations / World Wide Web Sources / Build-Your-Own Schools / Paddling Events / Water Trails Index

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Shelley Johnson, is a registered Maine Guide and coastal kayak instructor certified by the American Canoe Association. Sea kayaking editor for Canoe & Kayak magazine, she is a frequent contributor to Atlantic Coastal Kayaker and Kayak Touring. She has taught sea kayaking and watersports safety courses throughout the United States and Canada.

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