Sea Kayaker's Savvy Paddler: More Than 500 Tips for Better Kayaking

Doug Alderson

McGraw Hill Professional, 2001 - Sports & Recreation - 132 pages

500+ easy-to-digest tips for making sea kayaking safer and more enjoyable

Drawn in part from the popular "Tips" column appearing in Sea Kayaker magazine, SEA KAYAKER'S SAVVY PADDLER arms novice and expert paddlers alike with helpful, tested-and-refined-in-the-field advice. The tips and techniques are inventive, yet head-smackingly simple: for example, convert an old CD into a signal mirror; use a drinking straw to suck the air from bread bags to add days of freshness. These great ideas are complemented by practical discussions of such things as how to pack a kayak for a multi-day trip, lists of essential touring items, advice on choosing the best paddling boat or partner, recipes for quick meals on the water or in camp, and much more. Tips are organized into sections for ease of access:

* Major purchases
* Outfitting
* Navigation and safety
* Food, clothing and shelter
* Health and fitness

What people are saying

Review: Sea Kayaker's Savvy Paddler: More Than 500 Tips For Better Kayaking

User Review  - Cdr Tom - Goodreads

As a kayak instructor, I highly recommend you purchase this book and keep it handy to read and review on a regular basis. It is not only great for beginners but also seasoned paddlers. One of the most ...

Review: Sea Kayaker's Savvy Paddler: More Than 500 Tips For Better Kayaking

User Review  - Dan Gilbert - Goodreads

Good collection of tips.

Contents

• CHAPTER: 2
• CHAPTER: 10
• CHAPTER: 24

About the author

Doug Alderson is a sea kayaking instructor, certified by the British Canoe Union and the Canadian Recreation Canoe Association. He teaches and guides year-round from his home base on Vancouver Island, where he also designs and builds boats.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Sea Kayaker's Savvy Paddler: More Than 500 Tips for Better Kayaking
• Author: Doug Alderson
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional, 2001
• ISBN: 0071362037, 9780071362030
• Length: 132 pages
• Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Kayaking