Roger Schumann Livres

This exciting and demanding sport is much different than its flat-water sibling, with different equipment and techniques, all of which are covered in Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking. Full-color images cover the many sea kayak models and accessories, as well as important information on tides and currents, packing and loading tips for comfort and safety, and a glossary chock-full of helpful terminology. You'll discover how to perfect your paddle stroke, perform self rescues and assisted rescues, paddle and navigate safely, pack your sea kayak for an expedition, and get your kayak on and off your vehicle.

Provides advice on a range of techniques, from the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue to the more advanced Eskimo Roll. This work also offers information on safety equipment, solo re-entries, assisted re-entry techniques, towing methods, as well as tales of real-life rescues and exercises for building both skills and confidence.

Highlighting various sea kayaking adventures, this guide covers the best trips in Central and Northern California, encompassing whitewater, stillwater, and coastal excursions. It features detailed maps with access points and landmarks, flow charts for optimal river conditions, and tide information for ocean kayaking, making it an essential resource for both novice and experienced paddlers.