In The Kayak Companion, Joe Glickman, a two-time member of the U.S. National Marathon Kayak Team, teaches beginners the basic techniques for all kinds of kayaking - sea, touring, and recreational. For more experienced kayakers, he offers expert advice on how to navigate in all kinds of waters and weathers. And kayakers of every skill level will appreciate Glickman's candid assessments of the various types of boats; how to read a compass; troubleshooting in lousy weather; and how to deal with lightning, big fish, and marauding powerboats.

As Glickman discusses kayaking techniques, he weaves in stories of his own adventures, including such magical moments as the time when he saw a magnificent moon rise over New York City's Jamaica Bay and the day he almost made a fatal error during a ferocious 12-hour blizzard in Montana.

The Kayak Companion not only gives kayakers essential information, it also inspires enthusiasm for one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. 128 page softcover 230 x 155 mm. Ex-library with usual markings. Good condition.

PLUS The Coastal Kayaker's Manual: A Complete Guide to Skills, Gear, and Sea Sense by Randel Washburne Sea kayaking is an exciting way to enjoy coastal waters -- but there is much more to this constantly changing sport than boats and paddles. 140 x 215 mm soft cover in moderately good condition 236 pages with index.

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