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How to Paddle a Kayak: The 90 Minute Guide to Master Kayaking and Learn to Paddle Like a Pro
Do you want to start kayaking quickly, safely, and without getting all wet in the process? Discover expert techniques for staying safe and paddling like a pro in just 90 minutes. Excited to learn how to kayak out on the open water? Want to read weather conditions, assess danger, and manage currents without costly classes or hours of instruction? Author and expert kayaker Scott Parsons was born with a love for water-based adventure. Parson’s natural talent for teaching effective kayaking techniques will have you feeling confident, safe, and ready to start paddling before you know it!
In How to Paddle a The 90 Minute Guide to Master Kayaking and Learn to Paddle Like a Pro, you'll learn all the facts and techniques you need to feel comfortable in a kayak. You’ll discover basic kayaking techniques, how to reduce hazards and risks, and everything you need to know to stay water-safe. You’ll also learn how to get into advanced kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and extreme kayaking. Parsons' formidable knowledge makes it easy for you to get on the water risk-free in no time at all.
In How to Paddle a Kayak, you’ll to safely start kayaking in just 90 minutesThe best kayaks to buy for speed, lakes, or open watersHow to stay centered and balanced in any kayakHow to read currents and tides to keep safeCommon paddling mistakes, how to avoid them, and much, much more!How to Paddle a Kayak is a comprehensive reference for anyone keen on kayaking. If you like clear and simple guidance, easy-to-learn techniques, and practical advice from a kayaking expert, then you’ll love Parsons’ handbook.
Buy How to Paddle a Kayak to make a kayaking splash today!
In How to Paddle a The 90 Minute Guide to Master Kayaking and Learn to Paddle Like a Pro, you'll learn all the facts and techniques you need to feel comfortable in a kayak. You’ll discover basic kayaking techniques, how to reduce hazards and risks, and everything you need to know to stay water-safe. You’ll also learn how to get into advanced kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and extreme kayaking. Parsons' formidable knowledge makes it easy for you to get on the water risk-free in no time at all.
In How to Paddle a Kayak, you’ll to safely start kayaking in just 90 minutesThe best kayaks to buy for speed, lakes, or open watersHow to stay centered and balanced in any kayakHow to read currents and tides to keep safeCommon paddling mistakes, how to avoid them, and much, much more!How to Paddle a Kayak is a comprehensive reference for anyone keen on kayaking. If you like clear and simple guidance, easy-to-learn techniques, and practical advice from a kayaking expert, then you’ll love Parsons’ handbook.
Buy How to Paddle a Kayak to make a kayaking splash today!
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2012
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August 8, 2025
I've been kayaking for over 10 years (from simple lakes to sea trips), and during this time, I've tried a lot of different equipment. But when it comes to night rafting, lighting is not just useful, it is necessary. My recent upgrade is kayak lights for night paddling from Guardian Angel. It includes two powerful Micro-series lights: a bow navigation (red-green) and a white one for the stern, both with the correct marine program. The kit includes everything you need for the correct functioning of the lights. They are charged via USB Type-C, work reliably, and most importantly, they are easy to attach and do not interfere with paddling. I highly recommend everyone buy it!
July 9, 2017
A few too many videos for my taste but all the links worked from my Kindle app and I learned a great deal that I hope will add to my enjoyment of my new kayak! Good starting book for newbies!
February 22, 2016
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Before I lost my site end my neck injury prevented me from using my legs a great sport I enjoyed was sea kayaking especially into areas one was in Cyprus with Meditterranean a provided you with a reasonably warm sea especially in the summer end the UK preexcitement the Northwest Scout Coast Islands were great a good challenge end definitely an area to make sure you're fully equipped and at least two of you will preferably three going as a team so that in the event of one kayak elapsing at least you had the ability to bring that kayak back to stable position use the paddles to make a raft and bring the team back into sure before you sorted yourself out the military provided great opportunities to both kayak and see end use the news in the Lake District and also on the Scottish locks from Fort George went down to Fort William they were a good challenge and great if you could get a good team point at the same time the Brook wrote back many good memories I wish I had got hold of this book years ago and had the opportunity to listen to the challenges and good information they gave as in reality apart from the mobile phone nothing has really changed from the 60s and 70s enjoy it read it and then go out and have a safe day kayaking
Before I lost my site end my neck injury prevented me from using my legs a great sport I enjoyed was sea kayaking especially into areas one was in Cyprus with Meditterranean a provided you with a reasonably warm sea especially in the summer end the UK preexcitement the Northwest Scout Coast Islands were great a good challenge end definitely an area to make sure you're fully equipped and at least two of you will preferably three going as a team so that in the event of one kayak elapsing at least you had the ability to bring that kayak back to stable position use the paddles to make a raft and bring the team back into sure before you sorted yourself out the military provided great opportunities to both kayak and see end use the news in the Lake District and also on the Scottish locks from Fort George went down to Fort William they were a good challenge and great if you could get a good team point at the same time the Brook wrote back many good memories I wish I had got hold of this book years ago and had the opportunity to listen to the challenges and good information they gave as in reality apart from the mobile phone nothing has really changed from the 60s and 70s enjoy it read it and then go out and have a safe day kayaking
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