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Title: Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine by Matt Broze, George Gronseth, Christopher Cunningham ISBN: 0-07-008499-8 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.56 (16 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: WOW...Every kayaker should read this book!
Comment: I'm a new kayaker and this book was recommended to me by my instructor. Kayaking, I have learned, is a lot more than just getting into a kayak and paddling off. Believe me, this book has guaranteed that I will never be anything less than the most prepared when I get in my boat. Whether it is just a paddle across a small lake or a trip across Lake Superior, YOU CAN'T CUT CORNERS! Even small mistakes (cotton clothing instead of synthetic) can have dire consequences. A must read for anyone planning to paddle.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good book
Comment: I recommend this book to anyone who is active in watersports. It made me aware of the seriousness of some dangers I didn't think much about before (like hypothermia). Some stories have happy endings and some don't. Every story is analyzed to determine what the participants did right and what they might have done differently.
My only criticism is that most of the stories are centered around one particular geographical area (Pacific northwest). I wish there were more stories having to do with different conditions (whitewater rivers, flatwater, etc.) and in other parts of the country so that we non-coastal people could relate more. Still, a fine book.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Wakecall to Safe Kayaking Practices
Comment: This book is fascinating. It covers a range of mishaps experienced by kayakers of all skill levels from novice to expert. Several themes run through the book: disregard for water temperatures, unexpected changes in weather and seas, kayaking in conditions beyond the paddler's skill level, failure to consider all available information about the planned route. Some of the stories turn out well, others turn out tragic. Sidebars in the text offer valuable insight into various safety topics. This book is a must-read for anyone who wishes to paddle in open or tidal water.
Know that most, but not all, of the incidents reviewed oiccur in the San Juan Islands or nearby locales, and that many of the stories are from the mid 80's. However, the authors write in a manner that makes it easy to see yourself in the difficult situations discribed. I wonder whether, with the rise in popularity of kayaking in recent years, if this book could be easily updated with more recent events. The authors would do well to continue their efforts on a regualr basis to promote safe kayaking practices.
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Title: Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 3rd by David Burch ISBN: 076270473X Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Sea Kayaker's Savvy Paddler: More than 500 Tips for Better Kayaking by Doug Alderson, Christopher Cunningham ISBN: 0071362037 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 27 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Sea Kayak Rescue: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques by Roger Schumann, Jan Shriner ISBN: 0762707453 Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition by David Seidman, Andy Singer, Roseann, Beggy Hanson, Christopher Cunningham, Janson Hanson ISBN: 0071362371 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 06 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Complete Guide to Sea Kayak Touring by Jonathan Hanson ISBN: 0070262047 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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