| Sea Kayak Rescue: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques Contributor(s): Roger Schumann (Author), Shriner, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 076274328X ISBN-13: 9780762743285 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 Annotation: The nimble sea kayak is inherently unstable - so it's just a matter of time before you find yourself swimming in the water. Your ability to right the kayak and reenter it quickly and easily can spell the difference between a dunk and a disaster. Expert instructors Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner show the full range of capsize recovery techniques, suitable for beginners and experts alike. From the basic Paddlefloat Self-Rescue and T Rescue to the more advanced Kayak Rolls, this manual includes every technique you will ever need to get yourself - and others - back into a kayak in all sea conditions. Numerous step-by-step photos, detailed explanations, and real-life rescue stories make this book an invaluable resource. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Kayaking |
| Dewey: 797.1 |
| LCCN: 2011453006 |
| Series: Falcon Guides How to Paddle |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" (0.75 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers. Step-by-step photos illustrate the many ways to right a swamped or capsized boat and safely reenter the kayak. Covering both self-rescues and assisted-rescues, this manual provides additional information on towing disabled boats and rescuing swimmers. |