Booktopia has been placed into Voluntary Administration. Orders have been temporarily suspended, whilst the process for the recapitalisation of Booktopia and/or sale of its business is completed, following which services may be re-established. All enquiries from creditors, including customers with outstanding gift cards and orders and placed prior to 3 July 2024, please visit https://www.mcgrathnicol.com/creditors/booktopia-group/
Add free shipping to your order with these great books
The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition : International Marine-RMP - Shelley Johnson

The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition

By: Shelley Johnson

Paperback | 16 February 2011 | Edition Number 2

At a Glance

Paperback


RRP $49.95

$31.25

37%OFF

or 4 interest-free payments of $7.81 with

In Stock and Aims to ship next day

"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."
--Sea Kayaker Magazine

The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water.

Updates include:

  • New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques
  • A new section on used boats and how to shop for them
  • Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material
  • Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia;
  • Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market
  • information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling

Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff

More in Water Sports & Recreations

Ocean Pools : 75 pools across Australia for saltwater swimmers - Chris Chen
Sailing For Dummies : Australian and New Zealand Edition - J. J. Isler
Women Making Waves : Trailblazing Surfers In and Out of the Water - Lara Einzig
Lisa : THE INSPIRING #1 BESTSELLING MEMOIR - Lisa Curry

RRP $39.99

$31.80

20%
OFF
Immortals of Australian Surfing - Phil Jarratt

RRP $39.99

$35.35

12%
OFF
How to Wild Swim : What to Know Before Taking the Plunge - Ella Foote
Sailing to Win : Dinghies and One Design - Brett Bowden

FREE SHIPPING

RRP $29.95

$25.25

16%
OFF
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race : Biography of a Sporting Icon - Rob Mundle
Places We Swim Sydney : A city guide for water-loving people - Caroline Clements

RRP $42.99

$36.50

15%
OFF
Philippines : Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 14th Edition - Lonely Planet Travel Guide
Jamaica : Lonely Planet Travel Guide : 9th Edition - Lonely Planet Travel Guide
Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide - Rene Westerhuis

RRP $24.99

$23.75

Lifeguarding For Dummies : For Dummies - Cary Epstein

RRP $32.95

$30.25

Foiling Dinghy Book : Dinghy Foiling from Start to Finish - Alan Hillman
Wavewalker : Breaking Free - Suzanne Heywood
The Swimmer : The Wild Life of Roger Deakin - Patrick Barkham

RRP $45.00

$37.25

17%
OFF