The Nuts 'N' Bolts Guide to Kayaking Essentials (Nuts 'N' Bolts - Menasha Ridge) [Paperback]

Bob Beazley (Author)

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Publication Date: October 1, 1995 | Series: Nuts 'N' Bolts - Menasha Ridge

Instruction on proper strokes, catching eddies, peeling out, river safety, necessary gear and more. Kayaking Essentials describes what you need to know to begin paddling like an expert.

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You've thought about learning to kayak, but you don't want to spin and zigzag wildly down the river. Or you have a boat, but were so mortified by the number of swims you took the first time out, you swore you'd never paddle again. Well, grab Kayaking Essentials and learn about the skills needed for this exciting and rewarding sport. Like any sport, it is important to acquire the correct skills as you go. With this book, you will learn about proper strokes, catching eddies, peeling out, river safety, necessary gear and more. Kayaking Essentials describes what you need to know to begin paddling like an expert. (6 x 9, 40 pages, illustrations)

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 1st edition (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897321693
• ISBN-13: 978-0897321693
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,584,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Much better books available., June 7, 2004

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This review is from: The Nuts 'N' Bolts Guide to Kayaking Essentials (Nuts 'N' Bolts - Menasha Ridge) (Paperback)

I wish I had not bought this. Instead I suggest the DVD "Go Paddle" and the books "The Kayak Companion" and "Kayaking Made Easy".