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

Hutchinson, Derek C.

 
9780762742837: Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series)
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ISBN 10: 0762742836 ISBN 13: 9780762742837
Casa editrice: Globe Pequot Press, 2007

Sinossi

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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Informazioni sull'autore

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.

Dalla quarta di copertina

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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Editore
Globe Pequot Press
Data di pubblicazione
2007
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0762742836
ISBN 13 
9780762742837
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
96
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
info@simonandschuster.nl

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