The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking

by Derek C. Hutchinson, Wayne Horodowich (Revised by)

Overview

The most comprehensive guide for sea kayakers of all levels First published in 1976, The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the experienced sea kayaker. Originally penned by the late Derek C. Hutchinson, an international authority on sea kayaking, it describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques, weather and navigation, and is illustrated throughout by the author’s own drawings and color photographs. This new 40th anniversary edition has been completely updated in line with the latest sea kayaking developments by Wayne Horodowich, a longtime friend of Hutchinson's and the founder of University of Sea Kayaking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493024230
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	06/01/2018
Edition description:	Sixth Edition
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	743,126
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

The late Derek Hutchinson had long been regarded as an international authority on sea kayaking. Current author Wayne Horodowich, a disciple of Derek Hutchinson’s teachings and a close friend, is the two-time former captain of the US Surf Kayaking Team’s world championship teams. Together with Hutchinson, he taught sea kayaking clinics across the country, including many attached to Outward Bound programs. In 2000, he started the University of Sea Kayaking to promote sea kayaking education (useakayak.org).

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Letter to Derek viii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction X

1 Equipment 1

2 Capsize Recoveries 58

3 Strokes and Maneuvering 92

4 Bracing and Support 116

5 Rolling a Kayak 126

6 Racing 140

7 Waves 151

8 Negotiating and Playing in the Surf Zone 160

9 Tides and Tidal Streams 178

10 Winds and Weather 185

11 Navigation 194

12 Rescue Procedures 211

13 Touring and Trips 225

14 Arctic Origins of the Sea Kayak 241

Conclusion 267

Conversion Table 270

Bibliography 271

Index 273

About the Authors 278