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Kayaking Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners With Tips for the Experienced (Paperback)

by Dennis O. Stuhaug (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


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A manual for beginners eager to explore and for more seasoned kayakers yearning to take longer expeditions. Brimming with advice about every aspect of flat-water kayaking, this guide offers tried and true techniques for enjoying this popular sport. Clearly written and generously illustrated, this book present a step-by-step approach.

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For beginners eager to explore and for more seasoned kayakers yearning to take longer expeditions, Kayaking Made Easy is the perfect handbook. Brimming with excellent advice about every aspect of flat-water kayaking, this guide offers tried-and-true techniques for enjoying this popular sport. Clearly written and generously illustrated, Kayaking Made Easy presents a step-by-step approach, first familiarizing you with the gear, then proceeding through the various strokes, and finally covering the complexities of long-distance navigation. Author Dennis Stuhaug will show you how to choose the right hull for your needs; outfit your kayak with seat, flotation, spray deck and other fittings; master the basic maneuvers, from the sweep stroke to the sculling brace; assemble a kayaking wardrobe that provides comfort and warmth without breaking your budget; safely navigate the hazards of wind, fog, eddies, and rip currents; and ensure that all of your kayaking companions, including the kids, have a terrific time. Whether you are putting paddle to the water for the first time or planning a lengthy voyage, this comprehensive guide should be on the top of your reading list.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 219 pages
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr; 1st edition (June 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1564406385
  • ISBN-13: 978-1564406385
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,448,254 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for touring kayakers, August 18, 2004
By oregano55 (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
I mistakenly bought this book to help me get started with recreational kayaking. I found this fascinating, comprehensive, and well-written, but duhh -- I should have paid more attention to the subtitle: (Sea Kayaking How-To). I doubt I will ever get into kayaking on this level, but for people who want to know everything about heading off into the wild blue yonder in a kayak, it would be an excellent choice! I would *love* to find a Kayaking for Dummies book. From my point of view, most of the books out there are geared to outdoor gear-head types in good shape. I'm a 49-year-woman who wants to paddle the slow, spring-fed rivers of the Texas hill country and need something much more basic than this.
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3.0 out of 5 stars "A picture is worth a thousand words...", May 21, 2002
By Zube "kile25" (Youngsville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
A very useful book, but the author insists on taking two paragraphs to describe a technique or motion that could be conveyed in a single picture or diagram. The few pictures that are in the book are very indistinct. It's no mystery why authors do this. It's much easier and cheaper to type an extra dozen sentences than to have an artist develop an appropriate graphic. Too bad, though, as the section on paddling would have benefited from some simple illustrations. As it is, there are perhaps four or five actual diagrams and they really don't contribute much to the book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginners Guide!, September 22, 2000
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I found this book interesting, entertaining, and informative. The author is witty and his descriptions are excellent.

Rebecca "New Kayaker"

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4.0 out of 5 stars Could have had more detail.
Good introductory book. It could have had a lot more specific information on kayaks and gear.
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