Description: Further DetailsTitle: The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second EditionCondition: NewEAN: 9780071747110ISBN: 9780071747110Publisher: International Marine Publishing CoFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 02/16/2011Description: "...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."--Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include:New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniquesA new section on used boats and how to shop for themExpanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle materialImprovements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the marketinformation on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your StuffLanguage: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 236mmItem Length: 185mmItem Width: 15mmItem Weight: 610gAuthor: Shelley JohnsonGenre: Sports & HobbiesRelease Year: 2011 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition
Title: The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition
EAN: 9780071747110
ISBN: 9780071747110
Release Date: 02/16/2011
Release Year: 2011
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Edition: 2
Book Title: Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition
Number of Pages: 352 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Topic: Water Sports, Kayaking
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2011
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Item Weight: 21.5 Oz
Author: Shelley Johnson
Item Length: 9.3 in
Item Width: 7.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
