Falcon Guide Kayaking Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners With Tips for the Experienced (How to Paddle) - Softcover

Stuhaug, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762780088 ISBN 13: 9780762780082

Verlag: Globe Pequot Press, 2013

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A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation. This edition is completely updated with information about new equipment and techniques, all accompanied by stunning full-color photos.

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Dennis Stuhaug is a former editor with Canoe & Kayak magazine, a former paddling instructor, and the author of Basic Essentials Sit-on-Top Kayaking (FalconGuides). He lives, writes, and paddles in the Seattle area.

Dennis Stuhaug is a former editor with Canoe & Kayak magazine, a former paddling instructor, and the author of Basic Essentials Sit-on-Top Kayaking (FalconGuides). He lives, writes, and paddles in the Seattle area.

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A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation. This edition is completely updated with information about new equipment and techniques, all accompanied by stunning full-color photos.

This book will help you:
Choose the right hull for your needs
Outfit your kayak with seat, flotation, spray deck, and other fittings
Master basic maneuvers, from the sweep stroke to the sculling brace
Assemble a kayaking wardrobe that’s comfortable and affordable
Safely navigate the hazards of wind, fog, eddies, and rip currents
Ensure that all your companions, including the kids, have a terrific time

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0762780088
• ISBN 13: 9780762780082
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 4
• Anzahl der Seiten: 268
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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