![Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/f/837/742/9780762742837.HO.0.l.jpg)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series) Paperback - 2007 - 2nd Edition
by Hutchinson, Derek C
- New
- Paperback
Description
New
NZ$131.32
NZ$9.06
Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 2 to 21 days
More Shipping Options
Standard delivery: 2 to 21 days
Ships from GridFreed LLC (California, United States)
About GridFreed LLC California, United States
Biblio member since 2021
We sell primarily non-fiction, many new books, some collectible first editions and signed books. We operate 100% online and have been in business since 2005.
Details
- Title Basic Book of Sea Kayaking (How to Paddle Series)
- Author Hutchinson, Derek C
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 2nd
- Edition 2
- Condition New
- Pages 96
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Falcon Guides
- Date 2007-05-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # Q-0762742836
- ISBN 9780762742837 / 0762742836
- Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 8.57 x 6.43 x 0.33 in (21.77 x 16.33 x 0.84 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Sea kayaking
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006052941
- Dewey Decimal Code 797.122
From the rear cover
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.