The Savvy Paddler: A Guide to the Essentials of Recreational Kayaking Contributor(s): Stamm, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1973702509 ISBN-13: 9781973702504 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Kayaking |
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.62 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A very practical and comprehensive guide, this book is written for the technically-minded person who enjoys learning and seeks a full understanding of kayak and paddle design as well as safe paddling. Covering the essentials and beyond, it offers great detail and a thorough set of rules, recommendations, suggestions, and tips covering all aspects recreational kayaking, including:
Intended for those paddling single-person recreational kayaks during day trips on recreational water, this book is for those new to kayaking as well as very helpful to experienced paddlers and therefore recommended for all recreational kayakers. This book provides a good deal of instructional detail, significantly complementing and supplementing other how-to manuals that may offer glossy color photos of each step. It fills in much additional detail and provides further very helpful and practical tips and recommendations. The book also incorporates some of the basic skills and knowledge from whitewater and sea kayaking as it applies to recreational kayaking. I believe you will find this book very beneficial as it offers the essentials to protect yourself and those with you against the most common issues, providing solid, reliable recommendations, making your whole kayaking experience much safer and more enjoyable. You'll become quite the savvy paddler Since the book's release I've had paddlers of all skill levels tell me how helpful it's been. And a world-class instructor said this is an important book with a lot of very valuable information. Paddling retailers and instructors - this book is an invaluable tool for informing and educating - creating quite the savvy customers and students |