Expedition Kayaking (How to Paddle Series) - Softcover

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Derek Hutchinson, an avid kayaker for almost half a century, is the leading international authority on sea kayaking. He is Coach Grade 5 in White Water, Sea, and Open Canoe. In 1972 he was awarded the status of Senior Coach in the British Canoe Union and was for many years Vice-Chairman of The National Coaching Committee and was its longest continuous serving member. He is a member of the Sea Touring Committee and the BCUs Expeditions Committee. Hutchinson has also designed paddles and many of the worlds leading sea kayaks, including the first fiberglass sea kayak to incorporate such safety items as watertight hatches, bulkheads, and fixed deck lines. In 1976 he wrote the first book on the sport of sea kayaking

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Expedition Kayaking - the premier guide to sea kayaking adventure - offers vital instruction for solo kayakers and expedition leaders alike on paddling, seamanship, camping, rescue techniques, and more.

Derek C. Hutchinson, the leading international authority on sea kayaking, draws on his decades of experience to provide sage advice and advanced techniques for paddling the ocean, whether on a coastal jaunt or on an extended sea voyage. Inside you'll find full-color photos and illustrations, excerpts from the writings of early explorers, practical tips, and the author's own wit and wisdom to enhance any oceangoing experience.

Also inside:

• The origins of the sea kayak
• Essential equipment
• Handling wind, surf, and currents
• Self-rescues and group rescues
• Navigation techniques
• First aid and wilderness medicine
• Repairs and towing
• Hazardous wildlife
• Tandem kayaks and sailing rigs
• Handling dangerous situations
• Setting up camp
• Survival strategies
• Trip planning and more

|Expedition Kayaking - the premier guide to sea kayaking adventure - offers vital instruction for solo kayakers and expedition leaders alike on paddling, seamanship, camping, rescue techniques, and more.Derek C. Hutchinson, the leading international authority on sea kayaking, draws on his decades of experience to provide sage advice and advanced techniques for paddling the ocean, whether on a coastal jaunt or on an extended sea voyage. Inside you'll find full-color photos and illustrations, excerpts from the writings of early explorers, practical tips, and the author's own wit and wisdom to enhance any oceangoing experience.Also inside:The origins of the sea kayak Essential equipmentHandling wind, surf, and currentsSelf-rescues and group rescues Navigation techniquesFirst aid and wilderness medicineRepairs and towingHazardous wildlifeTandem kayaks and sailing rigsHandling dangerous situationsSetting up campSurvival strategiesTrip planning and more