The Complete Guide to Sea Kayak Touring
Published on 16. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-07-026204-1 (ISBN)
Description
If you're a sea kayaker who dreams of heading over the far horizon, this guide is a must. It is the comprehensive manual for planning the ideal sea kayaking expedition, covering everything from provisioning, gear, navigation, and bivouacking, to kayak sailing. Included in this guide are: sidebars for fabulous destinations from Baja to Newfoundland.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-026204-1 (9780070262041)
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Jonathan Hanson has been a sea kayaking instructor and guide since the 1980s. He has paddled in venues from South America to the Arctic Ocean, and routinely guides trips to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. Hanson won the National Outdoor Book Award for The Ragged Mountain Press Guide to Outdoor Sports in 1997. He writes sea kayak boat and equipment reviews for Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines, and his 2001 book for Outside Magazine on great world sea-kayaking destinations was shortlisted for the Banff Award.
Content
AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One Touring Equipment1. The KayakChoosing the Right Kind of Sea KayakSingle or Double?; Traditional or Sit-on-Top?; Rigid Hull or Folding?Choosing the Right Kayak MaterialPlastic; Fiberglass; Kevlar; Polycarbonate; Folding Kayaks; InflatablesDesign, Dimensions, and PerformanceLength; Beam and Hull Shape; Volume; Color and Safety; Other FeaturesFit to Be Tried2. Necessary GearDon't Buy Retreads for the PorscheThe PaddleWeight and Materials; One-Piece or Two?; Blade Width; Paddle Length; Feathering; SparesSpray SkirtPersonal Flotation Device (PFD)PFD Fit and Features; Inflatable PFDsBilge PumpCompassWaterproof StorageDry Bags; Dry Boxes3. Safety GearGetting Serious About SafetyPaddle FloatSea Wings and BackUp FloatsSea SocksSignaling DevicesMirrors; Strobes; Meteor Flares; Pains-Wessex Parachute Flare; Handheld Flares; Smoke Flares; Dye Markers; Distress Flags; Whistles and Air HornsMedical KitSea AnchorsTow LineBinocularsVHF RadiosUHF-FM RadiosEPIRBBarometerAnemometerPaddle LeashKnives4. ClothingBeyond FashionTypes of Clothing for Cool- to Cold-Water PaddlingMinimalist Protection; Thermal Stretch; Fabric; Wet Suit; Dry Suit; Gloves; Head Protection; Nose Clips; FootwearHot-Weather PaddlingSunglassesPart Two Techniques for Touring5. Paddling Techniques for TouringSea Kayaking with Sir Isaac NewtonThe Physics of a Loaded KayakEfficient StrokesManeuveringUsing Rudders and Skegs; Turning; Draw StrokesBracingLow Brace; High Brace; Sculling BraceLaunching and LandingCalm Water; Launching and Landing Through SurfPaddling in Wind and WavesHeadwinds; Downwind Paddling; Crosswinds; DowndraftsKayak Sailing6. Rescues and RecoveriesWhat to Do After a CapsizeThe Bombproof Eskimo RollThe Screw Roll; The Pivot RollSelf-RescuesReentry and Roll; Reentry and Roll with a Paddle Float; Paddle-Float Outrigger Reentry; Sea Wings and Other Float RescuesSurf-Zone RescuesAssisted RescuesSide-by-Side Rescue; All-In Rescues; Double-Kayak RescuesQuestionable Rescue Techniques for TouringTowingAfter the RescueFailed RescuesStash an Itinerary7. SeamanshipMastering the ElementsJudgment, Caution, and Common SenseTidesTidal CurrentsWavesShipping HazardsBig Ships; Small Powerboats and SailboatsWeather8. Navigation and PilotingIt's Easier on the CoastLines of PositionHow Compasses WorkGPS UnitsChartsCrossings and Ferry AnglesLeading MarksOther Navigation and Piloting SituationsNight Paddling; FogApplied Piloting and SeamanshipA Coastal JourneyPart Three Camping Equipment and Techniques9. Camping GearA Home in Your KayakShelterTents; AwningsSleeping ComfortSleeping Bags; Sleeping PadsKitchen EquipmentStoves; Pots, Pans, and AccessoriesCamp LightingWater Filters10. Planning, Provisioning, and PackingWhen the Horizon BeckonsKeeping One Foot on the GroundPlanningProvisioningGear and Food ListsPacking the KayakHow Not to Pack; First Things First: Safety; Minimizing Deck Clutter; Organizing; Packing Folding Kayaks; Using Wasted Space; A Deck-Mounted Survival KitExtended ExpeditionsCompanions; Medical Kits for Extended Expeditions; Provisioning for an Extended Expedition11. CampingRoughing It in StyleChoosing a CampsiteSecuring GearOrganizing CampCookingHiking and BeachcombingLow-Impact CampingCamping HazardsInsects; Bears; Cougars; Other Camp Marauders; Venomous Animals; Stinging InsectsPart Four Transport, Maintenance, and Repair12. Traveling with a KayakRoof RacksSecuring Kayaks on Roof Racks; Special MountsTrailersTraveling by AirFerriesSecurity13. Maintenance, Repair, and ModificationKayak Mechanic 101A Comprehensive Repair KitField RepairsLeaks; Rudder Repairs; Paddles; Dry BagsHome Repairs and MaintenanceUsing Fiberglass; Gelcoat Patching; MaintenanceCustomizingProper Gear StorageBoats; AccessoriesAppendix A: ResourcesBoat ManufacturersPaddling EquipmentPFDs; Paddles; Spray SkirtsSafety EquipmentClothing, Outerwear, and FootwearAccessories for Sea KayakingRacks and TrailersCamping Equipment ManufacturersBoat, Accessories, and Resource Retailers by Mail and InternetSchools for Sea Kayaking and Wilderness SkillsIn PrintMagazines; Books; VideosWeatherEvents and SymposiaOrganizationsSea Kayaking; ConservationOn the WebAppendix B: Provisioning ListsMaster ListPaddling Gear; Safety Equipment; Navigation; Kitchen; Bedroom; Bathroom; Medical Kit; Clothing; Miscellaneous; Tools and Spare PartsAppendix C: English and Metric ConversionsIndex