{"product_id":"paddle-your-own-kayak-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-art-of-kayaking-9781770850125","title":"Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking\u003c\/strong\u003e by McGuffin, Gary. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781770850125.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this companion title, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayaks Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sports essential techniques.\nIllustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations, Paddle Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering guidance on: Balancing the body Strokes and maneuvers Paddling fundamentals Recoveries and rescues Carrying and launching Weather and water conditions techniques Staying centered Navigation methods.\nA special section on kayak camping provides good advice on what to look for in a destination, how to select a site, packing your kayak, setting up tents and shelters, meal preparation, water filtration, first aid and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boston Mills Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45255577075765,"sku":"ByrdShop_1770850120","price":24.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781770850125_b7634f68-d04f-41b7-8282-834679eecd23.jpg?v=1779931110","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/paddle-your-own-kayak-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-art-of-kayaking-9781770850125","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}