Author: Alex Matthews
Publisher: Heliconia Press, Inc.
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

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Sales Rank: 120711

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.9 x 0.5

ISBN: 1896980260
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.1224
EAN: 9781896980263
ASIN: 1896980260

Publication Date: June 15, 2007
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

Whether your interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for more sheltered paddling, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters will help you get the most out of your time on the water.

With stunning photography by Jock Bradley and Paul Villecourt, fun illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge passed on by expert paddler and instructor, Alex Matthews, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters is a must-have for all sea kayakers.

YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

Choosing and caring for equipment
Optimizing your strokes and paddling techniques
Rough water safety and rescue
Navigating through tidal currents
Paddling in surf zones
Dealing with wind
And much more...

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Great Reference January 30, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

As a dedicated sea kayaker, I found this book to be an excellent addition to my library on sea kayaking. It's beautifully illustrated with numerous high-quality photographs. I wouldn't characterize it as an instructional book but more of a celebration and introduction to kayaking in challenging "big water" conditions. There's enough information to get one's appetite engaged and probably enough to get one started in learning the techniques needed to manage those conditions. However, it shouldn't be regarded as a substitute for formal instruction and practice.