Expedition Kayaking, 5th (How to Paddle Series) (Paperback)

~ Derek Hutchinson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"There are few books that offer as much information as this one. . . . You can kayak without knowing this information, but going beyond the recreational stage is made much easier after reading Expedition Kayaking."

--Canoe & Kayak

"Hutchinson stresses that neither age nor sex is a barrier in this sport, but planning and careful preparation are all-important. His considerable experience, the clear illustrations, and interesting passages from early kayak explorers' texts, along with a dry wit and a very personal style of writing, make this a pleasure to read."

--Library Journal

Product Description

This guide, written by international expert Derek Hutchinson, is a thorough guide to coastal and open-ocean expeditions by sea kayak.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 5th edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762742828
• ISBN-13: 978-0762742820
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,401,138 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Part Kayaking part Backcountry camping, October 29, 2007

By	Haris Subacius - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is really a 3/4 kayak 1/4 comping book. Covers the basics of kayaking, navigation and then topics like guns, predators, scavenging, etc. As a long-time camper I found the second half redundant. The part on kayaking was probably redundant with other kayaking books but it was useful to me. I like in depth coverage though and, at home, I never by TV/VCR combo. This book is the TV/VCR. An advanced user will probably want TV and a VCR.

If you are new to both backcountry living and kayaking and want a glimpse of what to expect on a kayak expedition that goes well beyond the surface, then this is a good book for you. If you are seriously considering an expedition, you'll probably want something more in depth.

Lots of useful information in this book without good organization or structure. Chapters are good on their own but are just kinda thrown together like in a second hand clothes store. There were too many "I hear" and "people tell me" arguments in the book. To me, if you write a book on a topic then either research things you want to write about or just admit ignorance and encourage the user to search elsewhere.

Overall, despite serious shortcomings this is a useful book--just not a complete reference by any means. Will need other books on all topics introduced here: trip planning, boat selection, kayaking technique, clothing, navigation, campsite selection and camping.