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The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook Second Edition by Shelley Johnson; OverDrive, Inc is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook Second Edition about?

"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter." — Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market info

Author

Shelley Johnson; OverDrive, Inc

Publisher

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9780071748711

Subjects

Sports, Anthropology, Lifestyle

Rating

4.5 / 5 (142 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14