Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters
by Alex Matthews
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Author: Alex MatthewsBrand: Heliconia Press
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-15
ISBN: 1896980260
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Heliconia Pr Inc
Book Reviews of Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters
Book Review: Beautiful but disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
No doubt one of the better produced books. Unfortunately, the content does not live up to the glimmer of the pictures and illustrations. If motivation is your goal and you get it by looking at excellent images of sea kayaks in rough conditions, then by all means get this book! If you already have a solid grasp of sea kayak basics and consider yourself an intermediate paddler, you will not find much new information in this book. Pages and pages are spent on detailed descriptions of paddling techniques and gear that you can find in any other book. Here and there a sentence or two sneak in trying to apply the descriptions to rough water but they rarely exceed the level of common sense.
There is a table of for distance covered in a certain amount of time when traveling at a certain speed. If you look up a cell that corresponds to 4MPH speed and 2 hours the answer is 8 miles! WOW! The author recommends that you tape this table to your kayak! Are you kidding me? Haven't most kayakers passed 4th grade multiplication and division?
Another disappointment is at the end of the book. I always go there for a good index that makes for efficient use of material. In this book, you'll find numerous pages of advertisements and no index.
In summary, I found that this book covers what every other book on the market covers and does not contribute anything to the literature on sea kayaking. The title jumped out at me as there is a gap in the literature on rough water and surfing. Having read the book, I am deeply disappointed! Good pictures but little else to recommend it!
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This book helps learn to paddle more safely and with more confidence! Whether your interest is in paddling more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for sheltered paddling, "Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters" will take you there. Stunning photography, fun illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge passed on by expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews. Even if you have no intention of paddling in rough water, this book is a must-have for all sea kayakers. You'll learn: choosing and caring for equipment; optimizing your strokes and paddling techniques; rough water safety and rescue; navigating through tidal currents; paddling in surf zones; dealing with wind; and, much more...Whitewater Kayaking Books
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