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Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking

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This is the BEST book I've seen on kayaking - it's great for beginners; and helps the experienced kayaker remember key points! The best part of all is that it's hilarious - if you're a "visual" sort of person - the funny cartoon illustrations should stick with you even if you forget the text....LOL!! It's also the first book I've read that deals with some of the more delicate issues of kayaking - like "how to take a potty break in the middle of the ocean"; or explains with drawings how the hull shape creates initial and/or secondary stability. It would be very helpful for the first-time kayaker who is in the process of buying a boat, since it explains all aspects of kayaking and what type of boat works best. It could even save lives, because it stresses safety, and there's a lot of little $200-300 "death traps" (sit-in kayaks with no flotation) being sold to first-time kayak buyers....grrrrr...

It's a very, VERY informative book that's fun to read!!

This informative pictorial covers everything you need to know about paddling, loading, and rescues with a kayak. Step-by-step photo sequences leave nothing to the imagination. It takes the guesswork out of controlling your craft. In addition the scenic shots of Lakes Superior and Huron are inspiring and make you want to head to your nearest Great Lakes launch. Don't put this book on the shelf, leave it out on the coffee table where others can enjoy it.
Dave Foley
Cadillac, Michigan

I bought this book before I even bought my first kayak. Because of some personal limitations I have, I wanted to see if I thought I would be able to handle kayaking. This book described the different kinds of kayaks, paddling strokes, equipment, clothing, etc. in a simple easy to understand format. I would highly recommend this book to any beginning kayaker or someone who is thinking about taking up kayaking.

I read this book before launching my new kayak. I learned many fundamentals that the book presented. I was disappointed that there was almost no reference to sit-on-top kayaks which is what I own. There are significant differences between kayaks that the book didn't cover.

If you are interested in getting a thorough introduction in kayaking, this is the book for you. Easy to read, understand and spectacular photos.

This is simply one of the greatest with the most beautiful photography kayak books you can get. It takes you through all the basic strokes, rescues, equipment and other things you may want to know about kayaking. Its also great resource for any level paddler. I review this book every time I'm going to do a class or skill session on kayaking. Buy it, you won't regret it...

Excellent book with the right photo illustration to match its writting content. I thought the book so good that I purchased two, for a holiday gift.

This is a really great book with tons of information in it! It is so pretty it could actually be categorized as a "coffee table" book. It has lots of color pictures and illustrations and it is the Bible of Kayaking. I love the book and can't imagine anyone else not loving it too. It does give tips on everything from knot tying to storing a kayak--can't say enough good things about it.

Over all the book has alot of information from start to end. If your looking to start kayaking this is a great book to get first.