Description: One of the fastest growing sports in Southern Africa, sea kayaking is something that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and all levels of fitness. A Practical Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southern Africa encourages all who are interested to try out this exhilarating, eco-sensitive past-time where few skills are needed and where you are at one with nature. It is packed full of basic, practical information, aimed at both the novice and the experienced sea kayaker. Covering aspects such as equipment and accessories, basic paddling skills, capsizing, remounting and rescues, safety precautions, and including an introduction to navigation, this fact-filled book is unique among kayaking books in its comprehensive coverage of over 50 of southern Africa's best sea kayaking routes. A logbook, a float and rescue plan, grading of routes and sea conditions, and a rating of sea kayak qualifications are at the end of the book.

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