The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition (INTERNATIONAL MARINE-RMP) - Tapa blanda

Seidman, David

 
9780071362375: The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition (INTERNATIONAL MARINE-RMP)
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ISBN 10: 0071362371 ISBN 13: 9780071362375
Editorial: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001

Sinopsis

"The Essential Series" are your trusted guides. 'Does an excellent job' - "Sea Kayaker". 'A standout. Empathy for the reader - what a concept!' - "Canoe and Kayak" 'Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable' - "WoodenBoat". 'We needed a book of this quality' - "Atlantic Coastal Kayaker". Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side.Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, "The Essential Sea Kayaker" is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on: boat and gear selection and care; skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves; safety, health, and rescue tips; group and solo paddling strategies; and, seamanship and navigation. Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better.

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Acerca del autor

David Seidman (Oak Beach, NY) has spent a good portion of his life finding his way around the world. He has crossed oceans, toured central Asia and Mongolia without a map or the ability to speak the language, and found a Mayan ruin in Guatemala. He is the author of The Essential Sea Kayaker, The Essential Wilderness Navigator, and The Complete Sailor and a former editor of Boating magazine.

De la contraportada

The Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides

"Does an excellent job."--Sea Kayaker

"A standout. Empathy for the reader-what a concept!"--Canoe and Kayak

"Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable."--WoodenBoat

"We needed a book of this quality."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker

Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side. Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, The Essential Sea Kayaker is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need on

  • Boat and gear selection and care
  • Skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves
  • Safety, health, and rescue tips
  • Group and solo paddling strategies
  • Seamanship and navigation

Adopted by kayaking schools and seminars worldwide, the best introduction to sea kayaking is now even better.

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Editorial
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0071362371
ISBN 13 
9780071362375
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
160
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780071580090: The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Course for the Open-Water Paddler

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0071580093 ISBN 13:  9780071580090
Editorial: TAB Books Inc, 1997
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