Recreational Kayaking
Recreational Kayaking

Author: Ken Whiting

Publisher: Heliconia Press

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781896980423

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Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide is the 10th of an award-winning series of books and DVDs by world renowned kayak instructor, Ken Whiting. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and exercise, spend time with your friends and family, or explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers looking to broaden their horizons. You'll learn about: -How to choose the right equipment -The essential strokes, maneuvers, and paddling techniques -Capsize recoveries -Paddling on the ocean and in surf zones -Paddling on rivers, lakes and in moving current -How to get the most out of your kayak -How to stay safe on the water -Paddler's first aid -And much more. Published in a large, full color format with over 200 stunning photos from around North America

Whitewater Kayaking The Ultimate Guide 2nd Edition
Whitewater Kayaking The Ultimate Guide 2nd Edition

Author: Ken Whiting

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2019-03-01

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 160765492X

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This definitive guide to the sport of whitewater kayaking draws on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette. Covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques.

Whitewater Kayaking, 2nd Edition
Whitewater Kayaking, 2nd Edition

Author: Ken Whiting

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565236424

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This definitive guide to the sport of whitewater kayaking draws on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette. Covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques.

Kayaking for Fitness
Kayaking for Fitness

Author: Jodi Bigelow

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1607654008

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This is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and body tone through kayaking.

Sea Kayak
Sea Kayak

Author: Gordon Brown

Publisher: Pesda Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780954706173

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This book is a modern guide to sea kayaking by one of the leading exponents of the sport who is also a highly respected coach in this field. Gordon Brown is a BCU Level 5 sea coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. He shares his knowledge with you in his own succinct humorous style and very visual approach. In this book Gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue, weather forecasting, caves, rockhopping and tidal races, expeditions and overnighting, as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler. This is a visually stunning book printed on 170gsm silk paper filled with top quality photographs. Over seventy photographs and illustrations help to make this an essential modern manual for the sea kayaker.

The Art of Kayaking
The Art of Kayaking

Author: Nigel Foster

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1493025716

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The Art of Kayaking is the distilled essence of a lifetime of kayak instruction at all skill levels around the world, with the added insights gained from years of designing kayaks, paddles, and kayaking equipment. This comprehensive kayaking manual by one of the biggest names in kayaking offers more essential detail about commonly used techniques than ever before published in a single volume. Color photo action sequences show how to perfect skills, and how to apply them. Maps, tables, and diagrams walk the reader through essential planning steps. No matter which type of kayak, paddle, or style of paddling the reader prefers, the appropriate techniques are described clearly and concisely. The progression through the book makes it easy to start as a beginner and to access as much information as can be tackled at any stage of development up to and including the expert. It is a definitive manual designed to stand the test of time.

Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die
Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die

Author: Chris Santella

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1613127219

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In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world’s top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia’s Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as recommended by paddling experts. Compelling travelogues are complemented by beautiful and vibrant photographs of the locations and travel tips to help readers experience the destinations for themselves.

Whitewater Kayaking
Whitewater Kayaking

Author: Ken Whiting

Publisher: The Heliconia Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781896980300

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First ed. published 2004 under title: The ultimate guide to whitewater kayaking.

Recreational Kayaking
Recreational Kayaking

Author: Alex Matthews

Publisher: Heliconia Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781896980232

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Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. It talks about: choosing equipment; dressing for kayaking; caring for a kayak; and more.