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"Highly recommended...essential `must' reading for the novice, and a wealth of practical information to enhance safety and success for the more experienced kayaking enthusiast." -- Midwest Book Review
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Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is the most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments--from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety.
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"Highly recommended...essential `must' reading for the novice, and a wealth of practical information to enhance safety and success for the more experienced kayaking enthusiast." -- Midwest Book Review
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Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue is the most comprehensive manual on how to kayak safely in a wide variety of sea environments--from inland waterways to ocean rock gardens, tide rips, surf zones, and the open ocean. Aimed at beginners through experienced kayakers, this book describes how to deal with hazards, not just avoid them, using real-life, extensively tested techniques proven to work. You'll learn fundamental skills for recovery and rescue, and master safe paddling techniques in ocean conditions. Numerous photos accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. The second edition has a fresh chapter on fine-tuning your strokes, which will significantly increase kayaking fun and safety.
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reverse stroke, ocean rock gardens, sea kayaking safety, paddlefloat reentry roll, soup zone, runaway kayak, dumping shorebreak, kayaking domain, paddlefloat rescue, rafted tow, steep shorebreak, rough water skills, extended paddle roll, larger wave sets, stern rudder stroke, ferry angle, easy bailout, paddling downwind, swamped kayak, dumping surf, basic kayaking skills, paddling speed, surf etiquette, kayaking team, tandem tow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Sea of Cortez, Beaufort Scale, Paddler Profile, Rules of the Road, Skills Needed, Tsunami Rangers, Kirby Cove, Key Elements Browse Sample Pages:
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