The Illustrated Handbook of Kayaking, Canoeing & Sailing: Includes Invaluable Advice, Guidelines and Information Covering Every Aspect of Each Sport, ... Step-by-Step Instructional Sequences - Couverture souple

Mattos Bill & Evans Jeremy

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ISBN 10 : 1780194315 ISBN 13 : 9781780194318

Editeur : Southwater, 2015

Synopsis

The ultimate how-to guide to sailing, kayaking and canoeing for sailors and paddlers at all levels of ability, from novices to those with extensive experience on the water. More than 1500 specially commissioned colour photographs and instructional diagrams combine with authoritative text to provide expert tuition on mastering basic skills and techniques on flat water before progressing to the tougher challenges of white water, open water and the sea Covers all the practicalities of sailing and paddling û from boats, clothing and equipment to training, reading weather conditions and understanding hydrodynamics Includes information on all aspects of safety on the water including using buoyancy aids and distress signals, understanding man overboard rescue procedures and rights of way, and applying first aid Kayaking, canoeing and sailing are exhilarating, demanding and hugely enjoyable outdoor pursuits. This practical guide offers a comprehensive introduction to all three sports, for those at all levels of experience and ability. All aspects of each sport are covered, from basic information on equipment and where best to sail or paddle, to expert tuition on the core skills and techniques you will need - such as launching, rigging, tacking, paddling, capsizing and rescue. Packed with expert advice, professional hints and tips and illustrated with more than 1500 photographs and diagrams, this book contains everything you need to know about these thrilling aquatic sports.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Bill Mattos has been kayaking for over thirty years and has paddled all over the planet in pursuit of an ambition to kayak on every continent and in every ocean. He has competed in a wide variety of kayaking disciplines, including freestyle to World Championship level as a member of the 1995 and 1997 British Freestyle Team. He has won National and Eurocup events including several times the prestigious Bitches Rodeo in Wales, and has successfully surfed the fearsome Teahupo'o wave in French Polynesia, which had never before been ridden by kayakers. Bill has worked as a professional kayaker, designer, writer, model, photographer and videographer as well as being involved in the business and marketing side of the kayaking industry. He runs several companies which manufacture equipment and clothing for extreme sports and professional rescue use, and has written a number of books and scores of magazine articles on outdoor related matters. Andy Middleton is Chief Executive of TYF No Limits, one of the UK's leading adventure and education businesses. He is a British Canoe Union Level 5 coach and experienced surfer, mountain biker and windsurfer. Jeremy Evans, the author, is a yachting and action sports journalist of many years standing. He is a regular contributor to Yachts & Yachting, and in the past has edited top magazines on sailing, windsurfing and powerkiting. He has also written and produced books on a variety of pursuits that include windsurfing, cycling, mountain-biking, canoeing, skiing, surfing and, of course, sailing. Jeremy has sailed and raced many different yachts and dinghies both at home and abroad.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1780194315
• ISBN 13: 9781780194318
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible