Complete Sea Kayak Touring is the perfect guide for the newly proficient sea kayaker who's ready to move on to the next level of adventure. It covers everything from boats and gear to paddling techniques, rescues and recoveries, navigation, planning and provisioning, camping and cookery, cold-weather paddling, and more.
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Enticed by that bay just around the point? Need to figure out how to pack your boat for that first overnight trip? This guide is a must. Complete Sea Kayak Touring is a how-to guide for paddlers who have a working knowledge of the basics and are looking to expand and build on their experience. Written by a former kayak touring guide who has paddled everywhere from the Arctic to Baja California, Complete Sea Kayak Touring will teach you everything from seamanship, navigation, and camping to getting in shape, provisioning and cooking, cold-weather and nighttime paddling, assisted and solo rescues, maintenance, first-aid, safety, and much more.
Expand your frontiers.
Raise your sea kayaking to the next level. Here is the perfect book for a new sea kayaker thinking about a first weekend outing or for the seasoned paddler planning an extended trip to a remote coast.
- Boats and Gear
- Paddling Techniques
- Rescues and Recoveries
- Seamanship
- Navigation and Piloting
- Planning, Provisioning, and Packing
- Camping
- Traveling with a Kayak
- Maintenance, Repair, and Modification
About the Author
Jonathan Hanson, a sea kayaking instructor and guide for 20 years, writes kayaking boat and equipment reviews for Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a good all around kayak touring reference book,
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This review is from: The Complete Sea Kayak Touring (Paperback)
This book describes kayaking at its best. I was especially interested in the section on kayak camping and storage of gear.The book is organized well and covers all facets of kayaking. There are many clear closeup pictures of the topic being discussed and in fact there is at least 1 picture on every page. I enjoyed this book and I ordered a copy for my brother in Alabama.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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well written, humorous and informative- a fun read,
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This review is from: The Complete Sea Kayak Touring (Paperback)
As advertized this book is about the basics of kayak touring. It is a well written and because of the authors enthusiasm- inspirational. For a begining kayaker, like myself, this book has served to fire and intensify my interest in touring. Unlike many books which dwell the dangers and near death experiences of the author-( thus dissuading many of us) this book deals with the great experiences this author and friends have had and inspires us to try to find some of those adventure ourselves. The author writes well, with a great sense of humor, and seems like the kind of person we all wish we had along as we paddled along our own journeys. I am sure we could have hours of animated discussions about the merits of rotomolded kayaks-- I like them. This is an informative book that will serve to introduce the reader to kayak touring, there is still much to be learned but that will come with experience. I believe even experienced tourers would enjoy reading this book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A great place to start.,
This review is from: Complete Sea Kayak Touring (Paperback)
I am an avid and experienced sea kayaker and recently spent 3 weeks padddling in Japan, island hopping from Okinawa to Amami Island. Although not quite complete, Jonathan Hanson's guide and bibliography are comprehensive. It is a great starting read for an adventurous soul with little paddling experience considering a journey by kayak. Similar information is covered in other kayaking books. However, Hanson's guide is easy to digest and the information is spot on. The lack of British Canoe Union dogma is refreshing. The author and I have similar taste in kayaks and paddles. I was particularly happy with the discussions of folding kayaks. I would have liked to see the mention of Greenland paddles and a blurb on the value of the services of a competent kayak instructor. Not sure if any book can truly be a complete guide. This book come pretty close.
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A sea kayak is the most intimate oceangoing craft the world has ever known. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lash tab, deck bungees, deck bag, meteor flares, screw roll, cockpit rim, folding kayaks, pivot roll, paddle float, spray skirt, loaded kayak, canister stoves, wet exit, fiberglass kayak, kayak touring, paddle shaft, low brace, sweep stroke, boat compass, dry bags, spare paddle, sea kayak, synthetic underwear, leading marks, double kayaks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sea of Cortez, Coast Guard, Sea Wings, Long Haul Products, North Pole, Ragged Mountain Press, United States, Canadian Arctic, Swiss Army, Beaufort Sea, Easy Rider, Klepper Aerius, Oregon Scientific, Annie Getchell, Bahia de los Angeles, Gerber Multi-Plier, Johnstone Strait, Seri Indian, The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual New!
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A sea kayak is the most intimate oceangoing craft the world has ever known. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lash tab, deck bungees, deck bag, meteor flares, screw roll, cockpit rim, folding kayaks, pivot roll, paddle float, spray skirt, loaded kayak, canister stoves, wet exit, fiberglass kayak, kayak touring, paddle shaft, low brace, sweep stroke, boat compass, dry bags, spare paddle, sea kayak, synthetic underwear, leading marks, double kayaks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sea of Cortez, Coast Guard, Sea Wings, Long Haul Products, North Pole, Ragged Mountain Press, United States, Canadian Arctic, Swiss Army, Beaufort Sea, Easy Rider, Klepper Aerius, Oregon Scientific, Annie Getchell, Bahia de los Angeles, Gerber Multi-Plier, Johnstone Strait, Seri Indian, The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual New!
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- First Aid (Fit for Life) by John Books in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Ragged Mountain Press Guide to Outdoor Sports by Jonathan Hanson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- First Aid by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The New Wilderness Handbook (Revised and Updated) by Paul Petzoldt in Back Matter
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