A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included.

The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation's most respected authority on paddling, Introduction to Flatwater Kayaking and Introduction to River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a safe kayak outing. Beginning with instructions on how to be safe in the water, including proper use of equipment, preparing for cold, wind, and waves, and learning basic skills such as how to maintain their balance, these texts provide thorough information for those just starting to paddle. Find out how to select a kayak, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and how to launch it into the water. With well-written text and illustrations, learn all the basic strokes and maneuvers and important rescue techniques. Appendices include a glossary of kayaking terms and a list of resource organizations. Paddling safely requires, above all, the exercise of good judgment. And part of developing good judgment is understanding the challenges and hazards inherent in any situation and one's own ability to meet them. What are the essentials of kayak touring? Safety - to safely paddle on calm flatwater, perform self-rescue, and respond to emergencies. Enjoyment - to become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling. Skills - to acquire the ability to safely and enjoyably paddle on calm flatwater Essentials of Kayak Touring features: Real-life paddling scenarios Vital information on kayaking safety and technology Illustrations and photographs of essential gear, boats, strokes, maneuvers, and rescue techniques Review questions designed for the ACA's Essentials of Kayak Touring course Detailed glossary of terms and important waterway safety information.

Document Your Kayak Trips This logbook has a blank template for you to fill in the details of each kayak trip. Include space for date, launching site, weather, tide, wind, ocean/surf/marine/buoy, paddle info, paddle partners, trip goals, estimated mileage and more notes. large 6 x 9 inches smooth white paper template for 118 trips glossy paperback cover A great way to document your kayaking adventures!

Get paddling! Joe Glickman, a two-time member of the US National Marathon Kayak Team, fills this kayaking primer with expert advice and plenty of encouragement. Beginners will benefit from Glickman’s clear descriptions of the basic techniques of sea, touring, and recreational kayaking, while experienced kayakers will find insightful tips on navigation, troubleshooting, and boat assessment. Enlivened by delightful stories of Glickman’s personal kayaking adventures, this fun and informative guide will inspire kayakers of all types to get out on the water and enjoy the ride.

Written for paddlers of all skill levels, Sea Kayak Strokes is a concise and fully illustrated instructional manual detailing tips and suggestions for improving and maintaining overall paddling technique. This highly effective guide will help you paddle your kayak farther, more safely and with less effort. When you do 1,500 strokes per hour, small improvements in your technique make a big difference in your comfort, success and overall progress.

Notebooks, Journals And Calendars A gift that will remain in your memory. This Notebook with the title "Keep Calm And Kayak On" is created with love❤ and the design is created in the small alpine republic of Switzerland.✚Not the right one for you? If you want to see more notebooks and journals about your topic Kayak, please click on the author (big blue letters below the title) and you will find many more inspiring sayings or funny designs.I hope this design give yourself and your loved ones a great deal of pleasure.