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Brown, Gordon

 
9780954706173: Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers

Synopsis

The definitive modern guide to sea kayaking — by one of the world’s leading experts.

Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate & Advanced Sea Kayakers is written by Gordon Brown, a renowned BCU Level 5 Sea Coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. With over thirty years of sea kayaking and coaching experience, Gordon shares his deep knowledge in a clear, visual, and often humorous style.

This comprehensive and visually stunning manual covers every aspect of advanced sea kayaking, including:

  • Kayaking history and the evolution of modern sea paddling
  • Physiology, boat and paddle dynamics for performance and efficiency
  • Seamanship and navigation techniques for challenging environments
  • Safety, rescue, and weather forecasting essentials
  • Caves, rockhopping, tidal races, and expeditions
  • Over seventy photographs and illustrations for clear visual learning

Printed on 170gsm silk paper, this book combines technical insight with beautiful imagery — making it both a practical handbook and a visual celebration of sea kayaking.

Whether you’re refining your paddling technique or planning multi-day expeditions, Sea Kayak is the ultimate resource for serious paddlers looking to expand their skills and understanding of the sea.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gordon Brown is a professional sea kayak coach and adventurer based on the Isle of Skye. He has paddled and coached in locations around the world — from Greenland to New Zealand and the USA — and owns Skyak Adventures with his wife Morag. As Scotland’s only American Canoe Association Advanced Open Water Instructor, Gordon brings unrivalled expertise, passion, and humour to his teaching and writing.

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