{"product_id":"basic-illustrated-kayaking-paperback","title":"Basic Illustrated Kayaking - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFalconguides\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eKayaking \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Illustrated Kayaking\u003c\/i\u003e includes a buying guide to kayak design, kayak features, accessories, and gear so the reader can decide the kind of kayak that is right for him or her. The book is packed with step-by-step information on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques, navigation, rescues, and expedition planning. It focuses on recreational (flatwater) kayaking, providing step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic Illustrated Kayaking Basic Illustrated Kayaking includes a buying guide to kayak design, kayak features, accessories, and gear so the reader can decide the kind of kayak that is right for him or her. The book is packed with step-by-step information on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques, navigation, rescues, and expedition planning. It focuses on recreational (flatwater) kayaking, providing step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos. Featuring topics such as: Recreational kayaking * GearStorage * Launching \u0026amp; Landing Strokes * Rolling * SignalingNavigation * Rescues * Care \u0026amp; Repai\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill and Mary Burnham\u003c\/b\u003e are the author of two award-winning books\u003ci\u003e, Florida Keys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaddling Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHiking Virginia, \u003c\/i\u003e both FalconGuides, and are also the authors of \u003ci\u003eKnack Car Camping, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Florida Beach Guide, Day Hikes Near DC, \u003c\/i\u003e and numerous other Falcon books. In addition to being travel writers, the Burnhams are kayak guides and instructors who split their time between Virginia's Eastern Shore and the Florida Keys. In summer they lead visitors through historic creeks, bayside marshes and seaside barrier islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore. In winter, they fly south to explore the mangrove paradise of the Florida Keys and Everglades. Bill is an ACA-certified coastal kayak instructor and has taught children's kayak camps. \u003cb\u003eStephen Gorman\u003c\/b\u003e is a photographer and writer whose photo-essay books include \u003ci\u003eNortheastern Wilds.\u003c\/i\u003e His work has also appeared in \u003ci\u003eKnack Car Camping, Knack Canoeing for Everyone, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnack Dog Care \u0026amp; Training, \u003c\/i\u003eand in such magazines as \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAudubon\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit the photographer at stephengorman.com. \u003cb\u003eEli Burakian\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance photographer. Visit the photographer at burakianphotography.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726181339199,"sku":"9780762792672","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/bce2aa708ee40c2f3fb856b65709ca0a.webp?v=1765109587","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/basic-illustrated-kayaking-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}