Waves For Teenage Workforce Success

Ken Whiting

WFS Publishing

LEARN TO SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY ENJOY SEA KAYAKING! Touring and Sea Kayaking provides beginner and experienced kayakers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking. Whether you’re interested in touring around inland waterways, or exploring coastal waters, the stunning photography, fun illustrations, and concise descriptions drawn from expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews, and World Champion Kayaker and best-selling author, Ken Whiting, make this book the most valuable on the sport. Learn About: - Choosing and caring for equipment - Transporting a kayak - The fundamental strokes and concepts - Important safety considerations - Recovering from a capsize - Coping with wind and waves - Paddling in surf - Overnight kayak trips - And much more…

Touring and Sea Kayaking: The Essential Skills and Safety

Sports & Outdoors

Alex Matthews

Water Sports

Heliconia Press Inc

Your ultimate kayaking handbook! Learn all about:
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Equipment - types of kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, clothing, footwear, accessories, safety equipment</li>
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Essentials - launching, landing, seal launch, using your paddle, wet exit, three golden rules, balance on edge</li>
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Strokes - propulsion, turning, lateral, stability, bracing</li>
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Maneuvers - kayaks in motion, using rudders, going straight, pivot turns, carving turns</li>
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Capsize recoveries, paddling in exposed conditions, paddling in surf zones, and more</li>
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River running - classification, current dynamics, equipment considerations, shuttles</li>
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Paddler's first aid - treating blisters, repetitive motion, back pain, shoulder dislocation, hypothermia, heat stroke, stings, and more</li>
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Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide is the tenth of an award-winning series of books and DVDs by world-renowned kayak instructor Ken Whiting!
Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and exercise, spend time with your friends and family, or explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers looking to broaden their horizons.
Inside this book, you'll learn how to choose the right equipment, the essential strokes, maneuvers, and paddling techniques you need to know, information on capsize recoveries, paddling on the ocean, in surf zones, on rivers, on lakes, and in moving current. Plus, learn how to get the most out of your kayak, how to stay safe on the water, paddler's first aid, and much more!
Hundreds of beautiful kayaking photos and step-by-step sequences take you through strokes, movements, and techniques that will develop your skills and grow your confidence. An excellent introduction for the first-time kayaker, Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide is penned by world champion kayaker and one of Paddler magazine's "Paddlers of the Century," Ken Whiting.
Learn everything you need to know to start the rewarding hobby of kayaking, from choosing a kayak and launching to running rivers and kayaking with your kids, inside Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide. One of the greatest things you'll discover about kayaking is that it really is for everyone!

Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide (Heliconia) Comprehensive Instructional Handbook Covers Equipment, Strokes, Paddling Techniques, Capsize Recovery, Kayak Safety, Paddler's First Aid, & More

Heliconia Press

Rolling a Kayak - Sea Kayak: Learn to Paddle More Safely, Confidently, and Enjoyably

Fox Chapel Publishing

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