Inflatable Kayaking

A Beginner's Guide: Buying, Learning & Exploring

Chris Scott

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Fernhurst Books Limited
01 December 2022

Canoeing & kayaking

Series: Beginner's Guides

The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable kayaks, and the fact that you can just get in and go, all add up to their appeal. And with thousands of miles of waterways in the UK, most are within reach of a river or canal where you can paddle your kayak and enjoy being in the fresh air, gently travelling through the natural world. You see the country from a different perspective and in an eco-friendly way.

But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book comes in.

It provides a perfect introduction to the sport. It takes you through the different types of inflatable kayaks, so you buy the one that is right for you. It shows you the basic on-the-water skills that you will need, including getting in and out, how to paddle straight and turn. It outlines the gear you will need and talks about where to paddle as well as weather, safety, maintenance and repair of your equipment. It covers kayaking in rivers and canals, lakes and lochs, and coastal kayaking.

All aspects are heavily illustrated with colour photographs making it easy to understand and clear to follow.

AUTHOR: Chris Scott is a travel adventurer and writer. His Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is now in its 8th edition. He has written various Overland books for Trailblazer Guides and co-authored several editions of the Rough Guide to Australia. He discovered inflatable kayaks in 2005 when rafting Idaho's Salmon River and has since done many IK expeditions and developed the leading IK website inflatablekayaksandpackrafts.com.

By: Chris Scott
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9781912621323
ISBN 10: 1912621320
Series: Beginner's Guides
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Introduction; About Inflatable Kayaks; The 5 Types of Inflatable Kayaks; Inflatable Kayak Features; Valves & Pumps; On The Water: Basic Skills; Essential Paddling Gear; Outfitting Your Boat; Care & Storage; Gluing & Repairs; Weather & Safety; Lakes & Lochs; Canals & Rivers; Coastal Kayaking.

Chris Scott is a travel adventurer and writer. His Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is now in its 8th edition. He has written various Overland books for Trailblazer Guides and co-authored several editions of the Rough Guide to Australia. He discovered inflatable kayaks in 2005 when rafting Idaho’s Salmon River and has since done many IK expeditions and developed the leading IK website inflatablekayaksandpackrafts.com.

Reviews for Inflatable Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide: Buying, Learning & Exploring

It is no surprise that inflatable kayaks are increasingly popular. Enter Chris Scott, who has created this introduction for kayaking novices. He takes you through the five different types of inflatable kayak, covers the basic skills and gear you'll need, and shares his tips for paddling safely. (RNLI Lifeboat)