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Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue

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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

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!

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.

I am a new to kayaking with only beginning classes under my belt and 12 hours on mostly flat water. Living is the SF Bay area there is lots of water close at hand. Plenty of afternoon wind as well. As a newbie John Lull's book has been great. I really like how John breaks the water down into domains. As he goes through the characteristics of each domain he lists the "Skills Needed" to be successful in that domain. His first chapter "Building A Safety Foundation" has a great section on managing fear. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about the sport of sea kayaking. It is a must read. It's an enjoyable read as well.

John Lull is an excellent paddler and teacher, a combination that doesn't occur often. As the only core member of the Tsunami Rangers that paddles a decked(true)kayak, he lends a real, practical level of expertise to the science and execution of safety practices and rescue procedures. Unlike many other treatments of this subject, Lull looks at the big picture of hazards and conditions that can complicate recovery and rescue, rather than looking at the practices in a vacuum. Great photos give a real sense of progression to the rescue and recovery methods presented. These photographs are backed with well-written explanations that help paddlers choose and apply methods that appeal and apply to them. A really concise book that packs Lull's extensive experience and knowledge into a portable format, this is required reading for anyone venturing into water in a kayak.

Although there are a few similar books that focus on Sea Kayaking safety; this author's approach is my favorite. He approaches the subject from the perspective of managing risk rather than "being safe". In other words, he takes a real world approach to being out on the water where things are rarely "cut-and-dry". There are plenty of introductory level books, some with useful information for intermediate paddlers willing to look for it. Lull's work is clearly intended for the paddler who wants to develop their skills and "sea sense". I recommend this book to any intermediate sea kayaker.

A great comprehensive book about the skills required to safely Sea Kayak in just about any conditions. Well written, easy to follow explanations and pictures on the skills of rescues, rolling, strokes, "reading" the water and Weather, essential equipment....basically everything every kayaker needs to be safe on the water.

Novices and experienced kayakers will find valuable information in this book. Read through it in a few hours and can't wait to get out and practice!!

John Lull's Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is a "user friendly", comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a variety of sea environments. Offering step-by-step descriptions of real-life scenarios and numerous illustrations of key kayaking techniques, readers will learn how to competently assess kayaking risks, learn effective assisted self-rescues, develop group kayaking strategies, read weather patterns and currents, negotiate surf and ocean rock gardens, and deal with boat traffic. Highly recommended for personal and community library reference collections, Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is essential, "must" reading for the novice, and has a wealth of practical information to enhance safety and success for even the more experienced kayaking enthusiast.

This is the premier book on kayak safety for those venturing to the outer coast -- in my case for Alaska and BC coasts. It deals with rescues, rock gardens, breaking waves, surf landings etc. To the best of my knowledge, this book is the best of its kind.

This is the best safety and rescue book with a wealth of information every boater should know. A must read, re-read and own it for reference.