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Sea Kayaking: A Woman's Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Shelley Johnson
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 441507
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0070329559
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.1224
UPC: 639785800101
EAN: 9780070329553
ASIN: 0070329559
Publication Date: May 1, 1998
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Novice paddlers and seasoned veterans alike will find this a highly readable and eminently sensible guidebook to the essentials of safe and enjoyable sea kayaking. Forget the macho approach--this is an instructional for women, written by a woman. Basing her instructive technique on the premise that women hail from the "talk it over and think it through first" school of outdoor learning, author Shelley Johnson's tone is friendly and conversational. Whether discussing useful ways to carry and transport a kayak, getting in and out of it, or staying afloat, she is quick to offer supportive, practical advice. Yes, for instance, proper paddling techniques are difficult to master; but with the easy-to-follow captioned photographs provided, forward, backward, turning, and support strokes are a whole lot easier to understand and ultimately execute. If your greatest fears are the "wet exit" (capsizing) and hypothermia, you'll be pleased to learn there are myriad ways to prepare for and/or prevent such safety hazards. In addition to lending her own expertise, Johnson also includes comments, stories, and instruction from veteran water women of all ages. Chapters on weather/tidal conditions, equipment, and heading out with children all brim with excellent tips and straightforward advice. A resource listing is also included. So if you want the lowdown on how to be well prepared, properly geared, and safety conscious in a sea kayak, this edition of the Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guide series points the way. --Martha Silano
Product Description
The only complete women's guide to sea kayaking. Shelley Johnson, a professional guide and kayak instructor, takes you through the process of becoming a kayaker, from deciding where you will paddle, to dealing with common fears and stumbling blocks.... .getting quality instruction. . .choosing your boat. . .learning paddling techniques. . .and planning your trips.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Like new, great book on kyaking for women June 23, 2008
This book is perfect for new kayakers. It has everything you need to know with good illustrations and kind advice and encouragement.
 A good book for either sex. November 9, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I checked this out from the library for my girl friend, but was very impressed with the content when I went through it myself. She never did, so now she's getting it for a birthday gift. This is a well written book that I'd recommend for anyone interested in kayaking. I went through all the kayaking books the library system had to offer, and this was definitely one of the best.
A Pleasurable Read September 20, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading this book. I feel more at ease about going out and kayaking without the "aide" of my husband. Great ideas for women only!
Excellent Resource June 9, 2001
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
We're all out on the water. Excellent source of information with a target audience.
Lots of kayaking info for all! February 11, 2001
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I had been looking for an informative book that covered the many aspects of kayaking when I found this book while on a kayaking/camping trip in Maine. The book caught my eye, because it said it was a woman's guide to sea kayaking. However, it is much more than just a "woman's guide". As the others have said, all kayakers will benefit from reading this book. It is an interesting and easy-to-understand guide with lots of descriptive photos and drawings. It covers a wide range of topics such as:getting to know your kayak & paddle, safety and emergency info, carrying and transporting your kayak, weather and navigation, and much more! I would recommend this book to any person interested in learning more about kayaking!
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