Complete Sea Kayak Touring

by Hanson, Jonathan

• ISBN13: 9780071461283
• ISBN10: 0071461280
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-23
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Summary

Written by the 1997 National Outdoor Book Award winner, a veteran kayaking instructor and guideComplete update of a top-selling guide"Strongly recommended" by the Folding Kayaker newsletterKayaking is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. boating market

Author Biography

Jonathan Hanson, a sea kayaking instructor and guide for 20 years, writes kayaking boat and equipment reviews for Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
Part One: Touring Equipment	1	(60)
The Kayak	2	(22)
Choosing the Right Kind of Sea Kayak	2	(6)
Choosing the Right Kayak Material	8	(5)
Design, Dimensions, and Performance	13	(9)
Fit to Be Tried	22	(2)
Necessary Gear	24	(14)
Don't Buy Retreads for the Porsche	24	(1)
The Paddle	24	(5)
Sprayskirt	29	(1)
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)	30	(2)
Bilge Pump	32	(2)
Compass	34	(1)
Waterproof Storage	35	(3)
Safety Gear	38	(15)
Getting Serious about Safety	38	(1)
Paddle Float	39	(1)
Sea Wings (Sponsons) and BackUp Floats	40	(1)
Signaling Devices	40	(3)
Medical Kit	43	(1)
Sea Anchors	44	(1)
Towline	45	(1)
Binoculars	45	(1)
Communication Devices	46	(3)
Barometer	49	(2)
Anemometer	51	(1)
Paddle Leash	51	(1)
Knives	51	(2)
Clothing	53	(8)
Beyond Fashion	53	(2)
Types of Clothing for Cool- to Cold-Water Paddling	55	(4)
Hot-Weather Paddling	59	(2)
Part Two: Techniques for Touring	61	(66)
Paddling Techniques for Touring	62	(21)
Sea Kayaking with Sir Isaac Newton	62	(1)
Efficient Strokes	63	(5)
Maneuvering	68	(3)
Bracing	71	(2)
Launching and Landing	73	(2)
Paddling in Wind and Waves	75	(3)
Kayak Sailing	78	(5)
Rescues and Recoveries	83	(16)
What to Do After a Capsize	83	(1)
The Bombproof Eskimo Roll	84	(5)
Self-Rescues	89	(5)
Surf-Zone Rescues	94	(1)
Assisted Rescues	94	(2)
Questionable Rescue Techniques for Touring	96	(1)
Towing	97	(1)
After the Rescue	97	(1)
Failed Rescues	98	(1)
Seamanship	99	(11)
Mastering the Elements	99	(1)
Judgment, Caution, and Common Sense	99	(1)
Tides	100	(3)
Waves	103	(3)
Shipping Hazards	106	(1)
Weather	107	(3)
Navigation and Piloting	110	(17)
It's Easier on the Coast	110	(1)
Lines of Position---Longitude, Latitude, and UTM	110	(2)
How Compasses Work	112	(6)
GPS Units	118	(1)
Charts---Paper and Electronic	119	(2)
Crossings and Ferry Angles	121	(2)
Leading Marks	123	(1)
Other Navigation and Piloting Situations	123	(2)
Applied Piloting and Seamanship	125	(2)
Part Three: Camping Equipment and Techniques	127	(52)
Camping Gear	128	(14)
A Home in Your Kayak	128	(1)
Shelter	129	(3)
Sleeping Comfort	132	(2)
Kitchen Equipment	134	(3)
Camp Lighting	137	(3)
Water Filters	140	(2)
Planning, Provisioning, and Packing	142	(17)
When the Horizon Beckons	142	(1)
Keeping One Foot on the Ground	142	(1)
Planning	143	(1)
Provisioning	144	(4)
Gear and Food Lists	148	(2)
Packing the Kayak	150	(6)
Extended Expeditions	156	(3)
Camping	159	(20)
Roughing It in Style	159	(1)
Choosing a Campsite	159	(1)
Securing Gear	160	(1)
Organizing Camp	161	(1)
Cooking	162	(2)
Hiking and Beachcombing	164	(4)
Low-Impact Camping	168	(4)
Camping Hazards	172	(7)
Part Four: Transport, Maintenance, and Repair	179	(18)
Traveling With a Kayak	180	(7)
Roof Racks	181	(2)
Trailers	183	(1)
Traveling by Air	183	(2)
Ferries	185	(1)
Security	185	(2)
Maintenance, Repair, and Modification	187	(10)
Kayak Mechanic 101	187	(1)
A Comprehensive Repair Kit	187	(1)
Field Repairs	188	(3)
Home Repairs and Maintenance	191	(2)
Customizing	193	(2)
Proper Gear Storage	195	(2)
Appendix A: Resources	197	(7)
Appendix B: Provisioning Lists	204	(3)
Appendix C: English and Metric Conversions	207	(1)
Index	208