Sea Kayak Rescue - The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques

Informationen zum Autor By Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner Klappentext The nimble sea kayak is inherently unstable - so it's just a matter of time before you find yourself swimming in the water. Your ability to right the kayak and reenter it quickly and easily can spell the difference between a dunk and a disaster. Expert instructors Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner show the full range of capsize recovery techniques, suitable for beginners and experts alike. From the basic Paddlefloat Self-Rescue and T Rescue to the more advanced Kayak Rolls, this manual includes every technique you will ever need to get yourself - and others - back into a kayak in all sea conditions. Numerous step-by-step photos, detailed explanations, and real-life rescue stories make this book an invaluable resource. Zusammenfassung Provides advice on a range of techniques! from the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue to the more advanced Eskimo Roll. This work also offers information on safety equipment! solo re-entries! assisted re-entry techniques! towing methods! as well as tales of real-life rescues and exercises for building both skills and confidence. Inhaltsverzeichnis (1) Introduction (2) Preparation and Prevention (3) Safety Gear in Depth (4 Bombproof Your Braces (5) Reentry Practice Sessions (6) Best Basic Reentries (7) Expanding Your Repertoire (8) Rescues for Special Circumstances (9) Keeping It All Together (10) Old-Schoold Rescues and Inflatable Safety Devices (11) Index

Product details

• Authors: Roger Schumann, Jan Roger Schumann Shriner, Roger Schumann, Roger Shriner Schumann, Roger/ Shriner Schumann, Jan Shriner, Shriner Jan
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2007
• EAN: 9780762743285
• ISBN: 978-0-7627-4328-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Falcon Guides How to Paddle; How to Paddle Series; How to Paddle Series; Falcon Guides How to Paddle
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Canoeing & kayaking, Canoeing and kayaking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Kayaking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Canoeing