Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook; Author: Johnson, Shelley; Paperback

Author: Johnson, Shelley
Paperback; 100 Halftone, 30 Line Illustrations
317 pages
Published: January 2002
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN: 007136210X

The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the full sea kayaking spectrum, bringing a fresh approach and a dynamic voice to the subject. Author of the critically acclaimed Sea Kayaking: A Woman's Guide, Shelley Johnson covers all the bases for beginning to advanced sea kayakers. It's all here, from selecting the right kayak and gear to preparing and making an extended tour, mastering the strokes, rolls, and exit techniques; navigating; and much more.A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the full kayaking spectrum, with advice for beginning through advanced paddlers. This handbook offers a complete, authoritative, and thorough treatment of the 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.