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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:

  • The details of recreational kayak and paddle design.
  • Choosing the proper kayak, paddle, PFD, clothing, and other gear.
  • Rules all recreational kayakers must live by on lakes and rivers.
  • Kayak paddling basics.
  • Handling river dynamics and obstacles.
  • Myriad recommendations for day-trip paddling on recreational water -- such as rivers through Class II, sheltered bays and lakes, flatwater, and close to shore on very calm, exposed water.
  • Responsibilities for the leaders and each member of a paddling trip.
  • Shuttling vehicles, people, and equipment before and after a trip.
  • Carrying, transporting, maintaining, and storing your kayak.
  • An extensive glossary of common kayaking and paddling terms.

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
About the Author: A paddler of one form of boat or another for over 50 years on countless rivers, lakes, and creeks, Jim is also the author of:

  • A Guide to Benzie County Michigan Rivers, Lakes, and Creeks
  • A Guide to the Rivers and Lakes of Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties, Michigan
  • Benzie County Michigan Trail Guide: For Hiking, Biking, Cross-country Skiing, and Snowshoeing
He lives, works, and plays in northwestern lower Michigan - one of his favorite outdoor locations - where he owns and operates a computer consulting and Web site design company.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781973702504
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 240
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 335 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1973702509
  • Publisher Date: 09 Aug 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Guide to the Essentials of Recreational Kayaking
  • Width: 140 mm


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