Download or read book The Bombproof Roll and Beyond written by Paul Dutky and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bombproof Roll and Beyond" is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers at the beginner through advanced levels. Most of this book is dedicated to the Eskimo roll, because the path leading toward mastery of the roll introduces the aspiring paddler to almost all the fundamentals needed for advanced whitewater maneuvers. A reliable roll also gives paddlers the confidence to experiment with new techniques.
Download or read book The Bombproof Roll and Beyond written by Paul Dutky and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wonderfully written text and detailed diagrams take paddlers through the basics of the roll, and into advanced rolls and surfing. A must for the kayaker who lives to surf.
Download or read book Canoe and Kayak Handbook written by British Canoe Union and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert. For the beginner, it provides an overview of all aspects of the different paddle sports, whilst the expert can use it as an update to the current theory and practice.
Download or read book Adventure Kayaking Russian River Monterey written by Michael Jeneid and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore by kayak the lagoons, bays, rivers, and lakes of Northern California, including the Russian River, San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, Lake Tahoe, and Donner Lake. Author Michael Jeneid hand-picked the most scenic and enjoyable kayaking areas for both beginners and experts. With this fact-filled book you can find the hidden kayak spots. The 24 trips include daytrips, overnight trips, easy paddles, options for canoers, and real adventurers for the advanced kayaker.
Download or read book Sea Kayaking written by John Dowd and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in all climates, John Dowd presents practical advice on dealing with potential hazards (from surf to sea ice to sharks), carrying out rescues and planning for long-distance expeditions. New for this edition are hints about digital technologies for planning and navigating while kayak touring as well as lots of tips for outfitting boats, adapting equipment and finessing fishing technique while kayak angling—whether casting and jigging for fun on a day trip or trolling for dinner on a longer expedition. Also fully updated are the sections on managing risk and the inspiring stories of adventure, including Freya Hoffmeister’s record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia and Japanese paddlers’ increasingly challenging trips around the islands and beyond. As a sport, sea kayaking continues to evolve. Once the sport of a very few long-distance paddlers embarking on international expeditions, then the recreational pursuit of many weekend tourers, sea kayaking is now popular with many day trippers as well. As more and more paddlers take to the water—for the day, the weekend or many months, this classic guide continues to be required reading for those seeking adventure on the open ocean.
Download or read book Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue written by John Lull and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments--from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety.
Download or read book Trailside Guide Kayaking written by Steven Krauzer and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion book to the "Trailside" PBS-TV series guides beginners from still waters to paddling downriver, exploring local waterways, or touring offshore islands, with a survey of the latest boat designs and equipment.
Download or read book The Art of Freestyle written by Eric Brymer and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to be instructional, inspirational and of interest to both novice and expert alike. The assumption is made that to even begin to playboat the paddler will already be an intermdiate white water boater familiar with basic strokes and boating skills. For the interested non paddler a glossary of terms is included. Part One gives an overview of the sport and lays the foundations of understanding on which the rest of the book builds, as well as exploring safety issues and exploring key concepts. Part Two describes and coaches the moves which are divided into intermediate and advanced standard. Part Three looks at how to train in order to hone your physical and mental skills and be 'the best you can be'. Never before has so much freestyle, rodeo and playboating information from so many great boaters been gathered together in one place. In a world dominated by the biggest, the fastest, the loudest...the most big headed, this book makes a stand. Whilst of course covering all the latest moves, the authors have not been frightened to start right back at basic concepts. Technical ability is nothing without knowledge, without planning and without stamina. This book tells you the secrets. Freestyle is a thinking person's sport. The authors, the contributors and the book's publisher have an unrivalled breadth of knowledge in this field, so let this book do some of the thinking for you. The full colour format and the emphasis on personal training and coaching make for a particularly easy read. When planning my preparation or training before a competition, I always try to evaluate its potential benefits in terms of how many places it will have helped me move up in the final results. As a general rule in life, any time spent off the water should be viewed with suspicion! However, use this time constructively and absorb the information in this book and you will reap your own rewards. The Art of Freestyle is a book genuinely written by paddlers for paddlers. It is often a hard task to get top athletes to part with their preferred training or competition techniques, but this book is full of such 'Top Tips'. This is not a book written just by its authors, but by a wealth of accomplished paddlers. It is this subtle combination that keeps the reader in the real world...believing in a move, not just imagining it. This is the real world...believe you can do it.
Download or read book The Strip Built Sea Kayak Three Rugged Beautiful Boats You Can Build written by Nick Schade and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1998-04-21 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate paddlers, and 3) A tandem design for two paddlers. With its easy-to-follow guidance and instructions, The Strip-Built Sea Kayak makes top-notch kayaks accessible to budget-minded paddlers.
Download or read book The Whole Paddler s Catalog written by Zip Kellogg and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For canoeists, kayakers and rafters. Types of paddling boats and gear, voyaging, health and safety, conservation.
Download or read book The Complete Sea Kayaker s Handbook written by Shelley Johnson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-12-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Kayaking Essentials written by Bob Beazley and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instruction on proper strokes, catching eddies, peeling out, river safety, necessary gear and more. Kayaking Essentials describes what you need to know to begin paddling like an expert.
Download or read book 52 Great Weekend Escapes in Northern California written by Chris Becker and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will find all kinds of escapes in Northern California, from hunting for waterfalls in Yosemite, horseback riding the Tamarak Basin, or gold panning in the California River. Organized by season and by difficulty level, this guide provides a year's worth of great short escapes for adventurers of every age, budget, and skill level. 100 photos & 53 maps.
Download or read book Sea Kayaking Northern California written by Demece Garepis and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to touring Northern California by kayak, with suggested ocean, bay and lake trips. The text includes information on regional weather and waters, navigation and rules of the road, trip ratings for difficulty and time, and campsites.
Download or read book The Long Roll written by Mary Johnston and published by Folcroft Library Editions. This book was released on 1911 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The two rode on. To left and right were lighted streets of tents, visited here and there by substantial cabins. Soldiers were everywhere, dimly seen within the tents where the door-flap was fastened back, about the camp-fires in open places, clustering l
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Download or read book Sea Kayaking A Woman s Guide written by Shelley Johnson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998-05-22 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only complete women's guide to sea kayaking. Shelley Johnson, a professional guide and kayak instructor, takes you through the process of becoming a kayaker, from deciding where you will paddle, to dealing with common fears and stumbling blocks.... .getting quality instruction. . .choosing your boat. . .learning paddling techniques. . .and planning your trips.
