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If what you need is the essence of kayaking, the details of detail, this book is it. Each time you turn a page you'll discover a new topic, seamlessly woven around supporting illustrations, building on the topic before. Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality, this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always at your side. Known for nearly a decade as the sea kayaker's bible for its clear, user-friendly approach, The Essential Sea Kayaker is now updated and expanded to give you the information you need. Author: David Seidman

• Author: David Seidman
• Boat and gear selection and care
• Skills from your first launch through carved turns, Eskimo rolls, and negotiating wind and waves
• Safety, health, and rescue tips
• Group and solo paddling strategies
• Seamanship and navigation
• Pages: 153

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