Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue [Paperback]

John Lull (Author), Paul McHugh (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2001

Sea kayaking newcomers and advanced paddlers will benefit from the skills, techniques and advice in this original handbook. Veteran sea kayaker John Lull has written the most comprehensive manual available on sea kayaking safety. Step-by-step descriptions of real-life scenarios and numerous illustrations teach fundamental techniques and how to anticipate and respond to potential hazards of open water paddling.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...a must-read for all sea kayakers. The book is original, practical, and comprehensive--and just might save your life! -- Ericr Soares, Commander of Tsunami Rangers, Co-author of 'Extreme Sea Kayaking'

John Lull's expertise and selfless commitment to paddling shine through in this book. Get this book. Read it. Use it. -- Keith Miller, President, California Canoe & Kayak, Inc.

Lull has thrashed himself in strong winds, heavy current and huge waves so you won't....he has no current peer. -- Paul McHugh, San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

John Lull has paddled the wild waters off northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. He is a Coastal Kayaking ACA Instructor and Tsunami Ranger.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899972748
• ISBN-13: 978-0899972749
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #937,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Kayaking > Sea Kayaking

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Sea Kayaker NEED this book!, September 10, 2001

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steve Scherrer (Portland, Oregon <USA>) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue (Paperback)

John Lull's new book, Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue, should
be mandatory reading for anyone serious about the sport of SEA
KAYAKING. Not only does John showcase state of the art safety, rescue, and paddling techniques but he also instills a feeling about the proper attitude a sea paddler should have regarding safety.
While many folks think of the idealistic calm pond and the very stable vessel cruising peacefully along as the norm, anyone familiar with true sea conditions realizes the need for an understanding of this dynamic environment. John does a good job of introducing us to the sea, describing her many moods, in an easy to understand way. He makes the reader want to train properly and go to sea!
Tsunami Ranger John has truly been there, done that and shares his wealth of knowledge with us in a straightforward, easy to digest way. SKSR is now required reading for all of my paddlesport instructors, whitewater and sea alike!
Steve Scherrer, ACA ITE
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
Portland, OR

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for instructors and students alike!, September 19, 2001

By 

Lisa Bickford (Stockton, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue (Paperback)

I am a sea kayaking instructor who has had the pleasure of learning from John Lull on several occasions. John has written an excellent book full of real life experience, expert advice, clear and concise writing, great pictures, and explanations everyone can understand. For those of us who hate textbook reading, there is also a little bit of fun thrown in for good measure. It is a well written and fun read, and delivers on its promise to talk about safety and rescue.
No matter where, when, or with whom you paddle, you should add this book to your collection and read it often. It could possibly save your life!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Realality" of Kayaking., February 27, 2002

By 

Robert R Hicks (Davis, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue (Paperback)

We all know in any adventure sport there is a risk. Be prepared and and practice those skills in the event you ever need them. Those of you who know John Lull will reguard him as the "guru" of kayak safety and rescue. Get this book, practice what you read, and have the confidence in any situation.