Essential Sea Kayaking

by Hanson, Jonathan

• ISBN13: 9781558217157
• ISBN10: 1558217150
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

A fully illustrated introduction to selecting a kayak, first strokes, advanced turning, recoveries and rescues, open-water techniques, and more.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction: A Word of Adventure	xi
PART ONE: THE EQUIPMENT	1	(60)
The Kayak	3	(30)
Sit-on-Top Kayaks	3	(2)
Enclosed-Cockpit Sea Kayaks	5	(1)
Single versus Double	6	(2)
Rigid-Hull versus Folding Kayaks	8	(4)
Materials	12	(4)
Other Features	16	(6)
Design and Dimensions	22	(6)
Narrowing the Field	28	(2)
The Test Drive	30	(3)
Other Equipment	33	(28)
Paddle	33	(5)
PFD (Personal Flotation Device)	38	(1)
Spray Skirt	39	(3)
Paddle Float	42	(2)
Bilge Pump	44	(1)
Dry Bags and Dry Boxes	45	(1)
Signaling Devices	46	(2)
Whistles	48	(1)
VHF and Other Radios	49	(1)
Knife	49	(1)
Medical Kit	50	(1)
Clothing	51	(6)
Roof Racks and Storing	57	(4)
PART TWO: TECHNIQUES	61	(96)
Basic Strokes	63	(18)
A First Paddle	64	(10)
Proper Tracking	74	(1)
Turning Technique	74	(2)
Bracing	76	(2)
The Draw Stroke	78	(3)
Recoveries and Rescues	81	(18)
Recovery and Rescue Options	82	(1)
The Eskimo Roll	83	(5)
Reentry and Roll	88	(1)
The Paddle Float Rescue	89	(5)
Assisted Rescues	94	(2)
All-in Rescues	96	(1)
Double Kayak Rescues	97	(1)
Towing	97	(1)
After the Rescue	98	(1)
Failed Rescues	98	(1)
Advanced Open-Water Techniques	99	(16)
Movements of the Sea---Wind, Waves, and Currents	100	(2)
Launching and Landing through Surf	102	(6)
Paddling in Wind and Waves	108	(5)
Currents	113	(1)
Putting It All Together	114	(1)
Navigation and Seamanship	115	(18)
Finding Your Way	115	(7)
Seamanship	122	(11)
Kayak Camping	133	(24)
Equipment	134	(11)
Food	145	(2)
Packing the Kayak	147	(1)
Setting Up Camp	147	(4)
Sanitation and Low-Impact Land Use	151	(1)
Camp Pests	152	(5)
APPENDIX 1: BUYING A USED KAYAK	157	(6)
Plastic	157	(2)
Fiberglass	159	(1)
Folding Kayaks	160	(1)
Other Features	160	(1)
Test Drive	161	(2)
APPENDIX 2: SOURCES	163	(24)
Boat Manufacturers	163	(3)
Paddling Equipment	166	(2)
Safety Equipment	168	(2)
Clothing, Outerwear, and Footwear	170	(1)
Accessories for Sea Kayaking	171	(2)
Racks and Trailers	173	(1)
Camping Equipment Manufacturers	174	(3)
Boats, Accessories, and Resource Retailers by Mail and Internet	177	(1)
Schools for Sea-Kayaking and Wilderness Skills	178	(1)
Magazines	179	(1)
Books	180	(3)
Videos	183	(1)
Weather	183	(1)
Events and Symposia	183	(1)
Organizations	184	(1)
On the Web	185	(2)
APPENDIX 3: GEAR AND PROVISIONING LISTS	187	(3)
Master List	187	(3)
About the Author	190	(1)
Index	191