Sea Kayak Rescue, 2nd: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques (How to Paddle Series) [Paperback]

Roger Schumann (Author), Jan Shriner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007 | Series: How to Paddle Series

In sea kayaking, rescue refers primarily to the righting of a swamped or capsized boat and the paddler's re-entry. This can be accomplished by the paddler alone ("self-rescue"), or with the assistance of other kayakers ("assisted rescue"). This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers, with additional information on towing disabled boats and rescuing swimmers.

Editorial Reviews

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"From braces to bow rescues, Schumann and Shriner detail everything you need to know about rescuing yourself when things go awry on the water. This book belongs in your rescue pack every bit as much as a PFD, first-aid kit, and paddlefloat."

--Paddler Magazine

 

"This book brings something new to the arena of sea kayak rescue techniques--the perspective that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of rescue."

--Sea Kayak Association

From the Back Cover

The nimble sea kayak is inherently unstable - so it's just a matter of time before you find yourself swimming in the water. Your ability to right the kayak and reenter it quickly and easily can spell the difference between a dunk and a disaster.

Expert instructors Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner show the full range of capsize recovery techniques, suitable for beginners and experts alike. From the basic Paddlefloat Self-Rescue and T Rescue to the more advanced Kayak Rolls, this manual includes every technique you will ever need to get yourself - and others - back into a kayak in all sea conditions. Numerous step-by-step photos, detailed explanations, and real-life rescue stories make this book an invaluable resource.

 

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076274328X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762743285
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #391,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Kayaking > Sea Kayaking

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help When You Need It!, February 28, 2008

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Mesmer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Kayak Rescue, 2nd: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques (How to Paddle Series) (Paperback)

Great book with very specific directions. To the point and succinct. Every kayaker should read and practice all the rescue methods possible. One never knows when one might be needed. This books illustrates tried and true methods that really work and makes their implementation clear to the kayak newbie. I found it very helpful and would recommend it to anyone new to kayaking or new to rescue instruction.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Next best thing to taking a class from Roger himself, February 17, 2010

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E.M. "kayaksmurf" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sea Kayak Rescue, 2nd: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques (How to Paddle Series) (Paperback)

I took a rescue class from the author some years back, and I found this a useful book for reviewing all the important basics. It's well illustrated enough that you could figure stuff out just from the book, but you'll still want to go out and practice! Highly recommend this as a starting point, though. It contains all the rescues you're ever likely to need.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every sea kayaker should own this book, July 2, 2008

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Claudia Johnson (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Kayak Rescue, 2nd: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques (How to Paddle Series) (Paperback)

Although nothing beats taking a course and constantly practicing your re-entry techniques, this book is still a valuable addition to anyone's kayaking library. It covers all the techniques in all conditions with great photographs and diagrams.