Complete Folding Kayaker, Second Edition
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Acknowledgments
Foreword, by Paul Theroux
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction
Part One. What You Should Know
1. Why a Foldable Kayak?
2. At the Heart of Sea-Kayaking History
3. Choosing the Folding Kayak That's Right for You
4. Evaluating the Leading Doubles and Singles
5. Equipment and Accessories That Work Well in Foldables
Part Two. Handling Skills for Foldables
6. Paddling Techniques: The Forward Stroke and Other Essentials
7. Operating Skills: From Launch Site to Open Water and Back
8. Paddling and Operating a Double
9. Sea Savvy: A Guide to Commonsense Sea Kayaking
10. Developing Confidence, Learning Rescue Skills
Part Three. Using and Enjoying
11. Traveling with a Foldable
12. Sailing
13. Camping
14. More Fun with Foldables
15. Modifying Your Foldable
16. Assembly Issues Guide
17. Repair and Maintenance
Appendix 1: Resources
Appendix 2: Metric Conversions
Index
"An encyclopedia of invaluable knowledge."--Canoe & Kayak
Folding kayaks are the only seaworthy boats you can store in the corner of a small closet and carry to the bay, lake, river, or ocean of your choice. Ralph Díaz, editor and publisher of the Folding Kayaker newsletter for more than ten years, has used and worked on nearly all of the folding kayak models available and knows all the ins and outs of choosing, assembling, paddling, traveling, modifying, and maintaining them.
The Complete Folding Kayaker, the first guide to choosing, using, and enjoying this most liberating of personal watercraft, is now updated with more boat reviews, more modification tips from readers of Folding Kayaker, and a new chapter on assembly. So pack your kayak for your next adventure on the water!
"Indispensable."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker
"Ralph has written, quite literally, the folding kayaker's bible."--Robert Huszar, ANorAK
"An essential resource for anyone interested in buying a foldable."--Outdoor Traveler
"This book is the one to get if you want to find out about folding kayaks."--Cape Codder