Kayaking Made Easy: A Manual For Beginners With Tips For The Experienced

by Dennis Stuhaug

A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation. This edition is completely updated with information about new equipment and techniques, all accompanied by stunning full-color photos.

280 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2013

Reviews

[Katilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I disliked the author's colloquial tone. It may have been a useful tool for him to remember what to write about, it by the last several chapters, it was just annoying and I found myself skipping ahead to find what I was supposed to be learning. Also, this can't be for true beginners since there were several words and concepts he failed to define in the text. Yes, there is a glossary, but there was no indication that one should look there.

Good information, but execution was lacking.

[Ash Ponders · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reasonably well rounded.