Basic Kayaking

Basic Kayaking
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Publisher : Stackpole Books
Total Pages : 104
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ISBN-10 : 081173210X
ISBN-13 : 9780811732109
Rating : 4/5 (109 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Basic Kayaking by : Jon Rounds

Download or read book Basic Kayaking written by Jon Rounds and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-10-13 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2005 National Outdoor Book Award WinnerA fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the waterStep-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rollsThis newest title in Stackpole's Basics series takes on the wildly popular sport of river kayaking. Packed with information and featuring hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, it provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on selecting gear, getting your boat on the river, and mastering fundamental moves. Also covered are the ferries, peel-outs, and turns required to maneuver a kayak in moving water. For would-be day-trippers, river-runners, creekboaters, and even those aspiring to the world of extreme rodeo playboating, Basic Kayaking is where the journey begins.


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