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Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series) - Tapa blanda

Hutchinson, Derek C.

 
9780762742837: Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series)
Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 0762742836 ISBN 13: 9780762742837
Editorial: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc, 2007

Sinopsis

This concise introductory handbook is packed with expert advice and contains all the essential information a novice needs to hit the water while providing a quick reference for the more experienced paddler.

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Acerca del autor

Derek Hutchinson, an avid kayaker for almost half a century, is the leading international authority on sea kayaking. Hutchinson has also designed paddles and many of the world's leading sea kayaks, including the first fiberglass sea kayak to incorporate such safety items as watertight hatches, bulkheads, and fixed deck lines.

De la contraportada

A concise instruction book for beginners and a handy review guide for experienced paddlers, The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking is a must for anyone drawn to the sport of sea kayaking. Derek C. Hutchinson whittles his forty years of experience into five easy-to-understand chapters, covering the fundamentals of this exciting paddlesport. Fifty-plus detailed color illustrations show you how to perform key maneuvers, from the forward paddling stroke to the Eskimo roll. Whether kayaking for exercise, outdoor exploration, or pure fun, this book covers everything you need to know, including: choosing the right kayak and paddle; proper clothing, footwear, and equipment; the lowdown on how to load and launch your boat; tips on basic kayaking strokes; detailed explanations of rescue and capsize procedures; understanding the effect of tides and weather, and much more! Derek C. Hutchinson is the leading international authority on sea kayaking, and has been designated as senior coach in the British Canoe Union. He travels extensively in North America and Europe, lecturing and teaching. He is also the author of four kayaking books and has led numerous sea kayaking expeditions.

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Editorial
Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0762742836
ISBN 13 
9780762742837
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
96
Contacto del fabricante
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