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The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook
Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook    
Format Softcover
Catalogue No. 0-07-136210-X
Pages 307
Language English only
Price $29.95
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Written by Shelley Johnson.
Published by Ragged Mountain Press, 2002.

Description:
What makes this book good is its comprehensiveness; what makes it great is Shelley Johnson's passion for the sport and her ability to share that passion, honed by twelve years of guiding trips and teaching courses throughout the United States and Canada. Shelley's practical advice and clear explanations ring true because she knows they work - she and her students have tested them all for you. Now you can benefit from her hard-won and time-tested experiences, and learn everything from basic paddling strokes and rolling techniques to advanced navigation and trip logistics.

Introduction
1. Getting Ready
  • Making a Decision amid a Sea of Options
  • Instruction
  • Guided Tours
  • Fitness and Stretching
  • Common Questions
  • The Dangers of Going to Sea
2. Kayaks
  • Making Choices
  • Naming the Parts
  • Kayak Design
  • The Stuff They're Made Of
  • Design Features
  • A Primer for Buying a Sea Kayak
3. Accessories and Clothing
  • Paddles
  • Essential Safety Gear
  • Clothing as Safety Gear
  • Navigational Gear
  • Other Useful Stuff
4. Getting to Know Your Kayak
  • Seating and Foot Brace Adjustment
  • Customizing Your Kayak
  • Getting Your Kayak to and from the Water
  • Cartopping Your Kayak
  • Getting Into and Out of the Kayak
5. Controlling Your Kayak
  • Balance and the Art of Staying Upright
  • Your Paddle Grip
  • Forward Stroke
  • Back Stroke
  • Turning (Sweep) Strokes
  • Support Strokes (Braces)
  • Draw Strokes
  • Stern (Ruddering) Strokes
  • Putting It All Together
  • Adaptive Paddling
6. Getting Into and Out of the Water
  • The Wet Exit
  • The Solo Reentry
  • The Assisted Reentry
  • A Final Word on Rescues Rolling
7. Real-Life Paddling
  • Staying on Course
  • Wind: Don't Let It Push You Around
  • Wind and Topography
  • Waves: What to Expect and Why
  • The Surf Zone
  • Tides and Tidal Currents Weather
8. Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation
  • Charts and Tools
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Plotting Your Course
  • Lines of Position (LOPs)
  • Ranges
  • Things That Can Throw You Off
  • Speed of Travel
  • Vectors
  • The Effects of Wind
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Distance Off
  • Rules of the Road
9. Trip Logistics
  • Playing the "What-If" Game
  • Packing Strategies
  • Meal Planning and Cooking
10. Group Safety
  • Communication
  • Traveling in a Group
  • Towing
  • Family Paddling
  • Staying Healthy
11. Kayak Camping
  • Choosing and Setting Up a Campsite
  • Beware!
  • Useful Knots for Camping
  • Low-Impact Techniques
12. Planning Your Dream Trip
  • Making a Choice
  • Gathering Information
  • Laying Out the Trip
13. Taking Care of Your Stuff
  • Gear Storage and Maintenance
  • Repairs: At Home and in the Field
Resources
  • Books
  • Magazines
  • Videos
  • Paddling Clubs
  • Organizations and Associations
  • World Wide Web Sources
  • Build-Your-Own Schools
  • Paddling Events
  • Water Trails
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