Complete Sea Kayak Touring — 2nd Edition

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Complete Sea Kayak Touring is the perfect guide for the newly proficient sea kayaker who's ready to move on to the next level of adventure.

It covers everything from boats and gear to paddling techniques, rescues and recoveries, navigation, planning and provisioning, camping and cookery, cold-weather paddling, and more.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments | Introduction

PART ONE: TOURING EQUIPMENT

The Kayak | Necessary Gear | Safety Gear | Clothing

PART TWO: TECHNIQUES FOR TOURING

Paddling Techniques for Touring | Rescues and Recoveries | Seamanship | Navigation and Piloting

PART THREE: CAMPING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES

Camping Gear | Planning, Provisioning, and Packing | Camping

PART FOUR: TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR

Traveling with a Kayak | Maintenance, Repair, and Modification

Resources | Provisioning Lists | English and Metric Conversions | Index

About the Author

Jonathan Hanson, a sea kayaking instructor and guide for 20 years, writes kayaking boat and equipment reviews for Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines.

Complete Sea Kayak Touring — 2nd Edition