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Sea Kayaking: Safety & Rescue | 
 enlarge | Author: John Lull
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 717965
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 268
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0899972748
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.12240289
UPC: 719609972747
EAN: 9780899972749
ASIN: 0899972748
Publication Date: July 2001
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Book Description
Veteran sea kayaker John Lull provides you with a wealth of useful information to increase your safety and performance on the water. Rescues that work in the real world of wind and rough water are covered in detail with accompanying photos. In addition, the book takes a very comprehensive look at all the safety issues that affect sea kayakers in a multitude of environments, ranging from inland waterways to tide rips, ocean rock gardens, and the surf zone--information that may save a life!
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Not All Wet! January 1, 2008
John Lull is an excellent paddler and teacher, a combination that doesn't occur often. As the only core member of the Tsunami Rangers that paddles a decked(true)kayak, he lends a real, practical level of expertise to the science and execution of safety practices and rescue procedures. Unlike many other treatments of this subject, Lull looks at the big picture of hazards and conditions that can complicate recovery and rescue, rather than looking at the practices in a vacuum. Great photos give a real sense of progression to the rescue and recovery methods presented. These photographs are backed with well-written explanations that help paddlers choose and apply methods that appeal and apply to them. A really concise book that packs Lull's extensive experience and knowledge into a portable format, this is required reading for anyone venturing into water in a kayak.
 Basic kayak safety for the outer coast August 23, 2007
This is the premier book on kayak safety for those venturing to the outer coast -- in my case for Alaska and BC coasts. It deals with rescues, rock gardens, breaking waves, surf landings etc. To the best of my knowledge, this book is the best of its kind.
Much needed November 8, 2006
Although there are a few similar books that focus on Sea Kayaking safety; this author's approach is my favorite. He approaches the subject from the perspective of managing risk rather than "being safe". In other words, he takes a real world approach to being out on the water where things are rarely "cut-and-dry". There are plenty of introductory level books, some with useful information for intermediate paddlers willing to look for it. Lull's work is clearly intended for the paddler who wants to develop their skills and "sea sense". I recommend this book to any intermediate sea kayaker.
A Must Have Book July 10, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great comprehensive book about the skills required to safely Sea Kayak in just about any conditions. Well written, easy to follow explanations and pictures on the skills of rescues, rolling, strokes, "reading" the water and Weather, essential equipment....basically everything every kayaker needs to be safe on the water.
Novices and experienced kayakers will find valuable information in this book. Read through it in a few hours and can't wait to get out and practice!!
A Great Newbie Kayaker Book August 13, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a new to kayaking with only beginning classes under my belt and 12 hours on mostly flat water. Living is the SF Bay area there is lots of water close at hand. Plenty of afternoon wind as well. As a newbie John Lull's book has been great. I really like how John breaks the water down into domains. As he goes through the characteristics of each domain he lists the "Skills Needed" to be successful in that domain. His first chapter "Building A Safety Foundation" has a great section on managing fear. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about the sport of sea kayaking. It is a must read. It's an enjoyable read as well.
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