PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- ISBN 9781770850125
- Categories BX, BXOS, NF SPO, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle, Outdoor pursuits, RM 20 - RM 39.99, Sports
- Author(s) Gary/McGuffin Joanie McGuffin
- Publisher Boston Mills Press
- Pages 208
- Format Paperback
- Dimensions 21.6cm x 1.3cm x 27.8cm
- Weight 0.95 kg
product description
Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this companion title, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sport's essential techniques. Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations, Paddle Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering guidance on:
- Balancing the body
- Strokes and maneuvers
- Paddling fundamentals
- Recoveries and rescues
- Carrying and launching
- Weather and water conditions techniques
- Staying centered
- Navigation methods.