Sea Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling [Paperback]

John Robison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2003

For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels.

Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill

Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then Sea Kayaking Illustrated is for you. It combines concise, easy-to-understand instruction with lively, information-packed, often hilarious illustrations to show you how to improve your kayaking skills.

Developed by a certified instructor, this complete program in sea kayaking takes you on a visual tour of everything this accessible sport has to offer.

• Paddling in wind and waves--in other words, sea kayaking!
• Gear--every kayaker's favorite topic
• Rescue techniques--if you haven't flipped yet, just wait
• Carrying kayaks--learn the intricacies of ropes, straps, and racks
• Surf's up--tips for wave dodgers and seasoned shredders
• River touring--no salt water needed!
• Kayak camping--how to Leave No Trace in style
• Coping with critters--from sea lions to sharks
• And much more--yes, there really is much more

"While chock-full of dead-on sea kayaking instruction, it's the fun and easy-to-digest format that sets this book apart. Reading it is a pleasure."--Frederick Reimers, Paddler

"Just the thing if you want a solid and comprehensive look at sea kayaking in all its forms."--John Lull, author, Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescues, instructor-trainer, ACA

About the Author

John Robison has been certified by the American Canoe Association in coastal kayak, whitewater kayak, and whitewater canoe instruction and has paddled extensively around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (March 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071392343
• ISBN-13: 978-0071392341
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Kayaking > Sea Kayaking

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the complete package: informative and entertaining, October 21, 2005

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Peter Hodum (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling (Paperback)

This book is a superb resource for all sea kayakers, from aspiring novices to adrenaline-seeking rock garden explorers. Better than probably any other instructional book on sea kayaking does, Robison provides something for everyone. He thoroughly presents a comprehensive range of basic paddling skills and sprinkles among them subtle insights, tricks and tips derived from his impressive paddling career. As a former professional sea kayaking guide, I would recommend this resource to all sea kayakers. You are bound to learn from it and you will smile and giggle as you do. The illustrations bring the concepts to life and make the information quite accessible. An essential book for any sea kayaking library.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers the bases with a sense of humor, April 22, 2004

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Jasen (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling (Paperback)

This is an excellent introductory book. The cartoon-like illustrations are simple, clear, and often funny. The book covers all the topics any of the other good introductory guides cover, but the humor makes it fun to read rather than feeling like you're plowing through a dry text book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will enjoy this book!, October 31, 2004

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J. M. Riley (Raleigh, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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Sea Kayaking Illustrated is simply an outstanding guide for anybody who wants to immerse themselves in the marvelous world of sea kayaking. Although I might be considered an expert level sea kayaker, this book can serve as an excellent introductory level primer, yet has plenty to offer the more advanced practitioners of the craft. As a seasoned veteran of the wind and waves, I was pleasantly surprised to find lots of information in the book that was new to me, and presented in ways I hadn't before considered. There's everything from nuts and bolts basics to more advanced tricks of the trade. Everything from common sense kayak-carrying techniques to tips on how to deal with the various wildlife you'll encounter.

As you can tell, I love this book. For the coup-de-grace, it's entertainingly illustrated and humorous, so you don't feel like you're reading a textbook. This is the first work i've read by Robison, but this is a talented author/illustrator, heck i'd probably read a book about druid preening osprey if he wrote it. I strongly recommend it for anyone who's into sea kayaking (or who wants to get into it). And then you look at the price of the book and realize it's really a no-brainer to buy it! Shred on!!!