Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking

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Overview

Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe:

"This is the best book on how to canoe." - Canoe and Kayak

"Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet! Clear writing, world-class photography... This book rocks!" - Canoeing icon Cliff Jacobson

Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear ...

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Overview

Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe:

"This is the best book on how to canoe." - Canoe and Kayak

"Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet! Clear writing, world-class photography... This book rocks!" - Canoeing icon Cliff Jacobson

Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sport's essential techniques.

Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations, Paddle Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering guidance on:

  • Balancing the body
  • Strokes and maneuvers
  • Paddling fundamentals
  • Recoveries and rescues
  • Carrying and launching
  • Weather and water conditions techniques
  • Staying centered
  • Navigation methods.

A special section on kayak camping provides good advice on what to look for in a destination, how to select a site, packing your kayak, setting up tents and shelters, meal preparation, water filtration, first aid and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Canoeist
Like their canoe book, this is the best introduction to kayak touring that you can buy.
— Stuart Fisher
Lake Superior Magazine
I'd suggest you get this before you even put a paddle in water.
— Konnie LeMay
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Outpost
An excellent resource.... You'd be hard pressed to think of a kayak-related topic that isn't covered in this book.
— Ryan Murdock
Parry Sound Beacon Star
The McGuffins share their obvious joy of kayaking and create within the reader a desire to experience the same.
— Kim Good
simcoe.com (Metroland)
A very good instructional book on how to kayak.
— Glenn Perrett
Solent Sea Kayaking
Superb and inspiring photography... coupled with well written and insightful content make this "coffee table" style book a prized possession.
The Calgary Herald
[The McGuffins'] passion for kayaking is obvious and articulately relayed through their eminently readable and incredibly handy book.
The Muskokan Sun
Joanie and Gary McGuffin have provided an invaluable resource to beginners and experienced kayakers alike.
— Kim Good
Wavelength
With personal anecdotes and observations, the authors' love of the wilderness and paddling shine through the practical information presented.
— Diana Mumford
Woodall's Camperways
Read this guidebook first -- it can safely lead you through the processes you must ford for a successful kayaking future.
www.simcoe.com (Metroland)
A very good instructional book on how to kayak.
— Glenn Perrett

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781770850125
  • Publisher: Boston Mills Press
  • Publication date: 4/3/2012
  • Pages: 208
  • Sales rank: 410,922
  • Product dimensions: 10.90 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Gary and Joanie McGuffin are stars in the paddling world, well known for their wilderness expeditions as well as for their conservation efforts. They are the authors of Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea, which won the 1996 Great Lakes Booksellers Award, and the bestselling Paddle Your Own Canoe, which set the standard for paddling instruction books. They live on a 300-acre wilderness preserve overlooking Lake Superior.

Table of Contents

  1. The Way of the Kayak
  2. The Kayak
  3. The Outfit
  4. Balancing the Body
  5. Carrying and Launching the Kayak
  6. The Fundamentals of Paddling
  7. Getting Centered
  8. Strokes and Maneuvers
  9. Safety and Rescue Equipment
  10. Capsize Recoveries and Rescues
  11. Navigation
  12. Weather, Wind, Waves and Tides
  13. Planning Your Own Adventures
  14. Tying It All Together
  15. Building Your Own Kayak
  16. Paddle Your Own Kayak

Selected Readings and Resources

Acknowledgement

Index

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