Sea Kayaking - Dowd, John
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In this guide, veteran paddler John Dowd provides the foundations of sound seamanship and good risk management, including lessons on how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate, and how to travel with a group. He covers the basics of equipment and technique, detailing types of paddles and strokes, and presents practical, concrete advice on dealing with potential hazards and carrying out rescues. The book also contains information on expedition planning, instructional methods, and sea kayaking for people with disabilities. Completely revised and updated, this edition features new photographs, charts, diagrams, and illustrations.…mehr

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In this guide, veteran paddler John Dowd provides the foundations of sound seamanship and good risk management, including lessons on how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate, and how to travel with a group. He covers the basics of equipment and technique, detailing types of paddles and strokes, and presents practical, concrete advice on dealing with potential hazards and carrying out rescues. The book also contains information on expedition planning, instructional methods, and sea kayaking for people with disabilities. Completely revised and updated, this edition features new photographs, charts, diagrams, and illustrations.
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Autorenporträt
John Dowd has been paddling kayaks for more than forty years and has led many expeditions. He was publisher of the sport's first magazine, "Sea Kayaker," and is the former owner of a specialty kayak shop. He works as a consultant to the kayak industry and recently co-produced a video entitled "Seamanship for Kayakers." He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.