Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters (Paperback)

by Alex Matthews (Author) "Without a doubt, your body is your most important piece of paddling equipment..." (more)
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Product Description

Whether your interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for more sheltered paddling, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters will help you get the most out of your time on the water.

With stunning photography by Jock Bradley and Paul Villecourt, fun illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge passed on by expert paddler and instructor, Alex Matthews, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters is a must-have for all sea kayakers.

YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Choosing and caring for equipment
• Optimizing your strokes and paddling techniques
• Rough water safety and rescue
• Navigating through tidal currents
• Paddling in surf zones
• Dealing with wind
• And much more...

About the Author
ALEX MATTHEWS is also the co-author of Touring and Sea Kayaking: An Essential Guide, and the award-winning DVD Sea Kayaking - The Ultimate Guide. As a contributing editor, his articles have appeared in many prominent paddlesports publications, and he has worked in kayak design for leading paddlesport companies. It is no surprise that his sign of the Zodiac is Pisces - the fish.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Heliconia Press, Inc. (June 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896980260
• ISBN-13: 978-1896980263
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, January 29, 2008

By	Strider244 (Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

As a dedicated sea kayaker, I found this book to be an excellent addition to my library on sea kayaking. It's beautifully illustrated with numerous high-quality photographs. I wouldn't characterize it as an instructional book but more of a celebration and introduction to kayaking in challenging "big water" conditions. There's enough information to get one's appetite engaged and probably enough to get one started in learning the techniques needed to manage those conditions. However, it shouldn't be regarded as a substitute for formal instruction and practice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good information, May 7, 2009

By	Mark E. Armesto (Hamburg, NY on Lake Erie) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There is no doubt about the authority of the author. His experience is our gain. Even if you are a flat water boater, the information in this book can save you a lot of grief.