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Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. You’ll learn to • Choose the right equipment • What to understand before you hit the water • Essential strokes and techniques • How to get the most out of your kayak • How to stay safe on the water • Dressing for kayaking • Transporting a kayak • Caring for a kayak • Dealing with weather • Kayaking activities • Paddling with kids • Handling a capsize
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Alex Matthews is a passionate kayaker and a successful writer known for his irreverent wit and humor. His articles are routinely published in paddling magazines, and he has worked in both kayak design and marketing for prominent paddle sport companies. It is no surprise that his sign of the Zodiac is Pisces - the sign of the fish. Ken Whiting is a World Champion kayaker and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. He was even recognized so by Paddler Magazine as one of their 'Paddlers of the Century'. For the past twelve years Ken has shared his enthusiasm and passion through his teaching, and through his production of ten best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs on the sport of kayaking
Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. You’ll learn to • Choose the right equipment • What to understand before you hit the water • Essential strokes and techniques • How to get the most out of your kayak • How to stay safe on the water • Dressing for kayaking • Transporting a kayak • Caring for a kayak • Dealing with weather • Kayaking activities • Paddling with kids • Handling a capsize
About the Author
Alex Matthews is a passionate kayaker and a successful writer known for his irreverent wit and humor. His articles are routinely published in paddling magazines, and he has worked in both kayak design and marketing for prominent paddle sport companies. It is no surprise that his sign of the Zodiac is Pisces - the sign of the fish. Ken Whiting is a World Champion kayaker and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. He was even recognized so by Paddler Magazine as one of their 'Paddlers of the Century'. For the past twelve years Ken has shared his enthusiasm and passion through his teaching, and through his production of ten best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs on the sport of kayaking
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Although kayaking can be an incredibly low-impact sport, and you really don't need to be in great shape to enjoy it, you do need to be kind to your body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Although kayaking can be an incredibly low-impact sport, and you really don't need to be in great shape to enjoy it, you do need to be kind to your body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
recreational kayaking, recreational kayaks, active blade, reverse sweep, torso rotation, forward stroke, forward sweep Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Essential Skills New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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books:
- The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking by Ken Whiting in Front Matter
- Canoe Camping: An Essential Guide by Mark Scriver in Back Matter
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