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

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Sea Kayak Rescue : The Definitive Guide To Modern Reentry And Recovery Techniques (2nd Edition)

By Roger Schumann & Jan Shriner

Trade Paperback  | 144 pages

ISBN 9780762743285, 076274328X

In sea kayaking, rescue refers primarily to the righting of a swamped or capsized boat and the paddler’s re-entry. This can be accomplished by the paddler alone (“self-rescue”), or with the assistance of other kayakers (“assisted rescue”). This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers, with additional information on towing disabled boats and rescuing swimmers.

This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers. Step-by-step photos illustrate the many ways to right a swamped or capsized boat and safely reenter the kayak. Covering both self-rescues and assisted-rescues, this manual provides additional information on towing disabled boats and rescuing swimmers.