Rough Water Handling: Essential Knowledge for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers - Softcover

Cooper, Doug

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906095345 ISBN 13: 9781906095345

Verlag: Pesda Press, 2012

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Master the art of sea kayaking in challenging conditions.

Sea Kayak Rough Water Handling by Doug Cooper is an in-depth, practical guide designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers who want to develop confidence and control in rough water environments. Building on the foundation skills covered in his earlier book, Sea Kayak Handling, Doug takes readers into more dynamic, exciting, and demanding conditions.

Drawing from decades of coaching and expedition experience, Doug provides clear, structured instruction supported by accurate sequential photographs and simple, concise explanations. Each chapter explores the technical, tactical, physiological, and psychological aspects of advanced sea kayaking.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Paddle efficiently in high windsand challenging weather
• Navigate moving waterand handle strong currents
• Develop surf and rockhopping techniquessafely and confidently
• Master tide racesand open water crossings
• Perfect your rolling and recovery skills in real conditions

Rough Water Handling is recommended support material for the 4 and 5 Star (Sea) Awards, making it an invaluable companion for paddlers progressing toward leadership and advanced performance.

Combining Doug’s extensive knowledge, engaging teaching style, and world-class photography, this book transforms complex manoeuvres into achievable, confidence-building techniques for all serious sea kayakers.

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Doug works at Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, where he is Head of Paddlesports. He works as a Level 5 Coach in Sea and White Water and has the fantastic job of taking people to remote and spectacular coastlines and rivers, then helping them improve their paddling skills and understanding. Many of these days are spent on the sea on the North or East Coast of Scotland, which is a great office on work days and an even better playground on days off. Doug also enjoys pushing his envelope or just having fun on personal adventures and expeditions. He has sea kayaked extensively around the world including Greenland, Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, Corsica, Croatia, Sardinia and Greece, and always has a new destination and adventure planned. When not out on the water Doug can be found in the mountains at work as a Mountain and Ski Instructor or at play in search of new crags or fresh powder tracks. He was also co-author of Scottish Sea Kayaking and author of Sea Kayak Handling and Rough Water Handling; all published by Pesda Press. So if it involves discovering new remote parts of the world, having an adventure or helping friends and clients; then Doug will have a smile on his face and definitely be having fun.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pesda Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1906095345
• ISBN 13: 9781906095345
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar