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This is an excerpt from the gordon brown sea kayaking volume 2. Buy books sea kayak with gordon brown instructional dvds and. Gordon brown is a bcu level 5 sea coach based on the isle of skye, scotland. Serving as a manual for intermediate and advanced sea kayakers, this book covers topics of. Ive watched the handling emergency situations film several times and it still feels as gripping as the first time i watched it. Buy sea kayak safety and rescue by gordon brown with free.
He is author of the sea kayak manual and owner of skyak aventures on the isle of skye scotland. In this book gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle. Gordon brown is a master sea kayaker, with a lifetimes worth of experience and god given talent to share. Sea kayak is a fantastic, modern guide to sea kayaking written by gordon brown, a well respected bcu level 5 sea kayak coach. He shares his knowledge with you in his own succinct humorous style and very visual approach. Sea kayak safety and rescue, pesda press 2019 and the chapter in the bcu handbook on sea kayaking and has produced award winning dvds sea kayak with gordon brown and videos over and out since 1991, focusing mainly on safety. Handling emergency situations, sea kayak navigation, first aid kits and rolling clinic. Place a dvd order and youll deal with simon not some big faceless company. Gordon brown sea kayak centre of excellence since moving from scotland in august 2018, gordon has been reflecting on the way forward for the development of sea kayaking in his new home. Gordon is also an author sea kayak, pesda press 2006. This is an excerpt from the gordon brown sea kayaking volume 2 dvd.
A manual for intermediate and advanced sea kayakers, 2006. Following on from his hugely successful book sea kayak. In this book, gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and. He also spent three months coaching on the rivers of nepal. Gordon brown sea kayak centre of excellence ocean river. Thirty years experience of sea kayaking and coaching, with forays into white water and surf coaching are shared with the reader. Thirty years experience of sea kayaking and coaching, he has always pushed the limit of his knowledge and skill. Ive been a big fan of the sea kayak with gordon brown videos. Sea kayaking in scotland isle of skye skyak adventures. Download full set sea kayak with gordon brown by sea. Each chapter begins with a reallife incident which sets the scene and helps to emp. Free downloads volume 1, sea kayak with gordon brown on vimeo.
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A performance oriented approach to sea kayaking by the adventure paddler of the year 2012. Get free shipping on sea kayak by gordon brown, from. Gordon brown is one of the worlds top sea kayak coaches, author of the sea kayak manual and former owner of skyak adventures now living in canada the films are made by sunart media which is run by simon willis, author of the scottish sea kayak trail. In addition, he holds level 5 inland kayak, level 3 surf, american canoe association aca advanced open water instructor and wemsi wilderness first aid. This is volume 1 of the multiaward instructional series of sea kayak films designed to set beginners on the right track and help intermediate kayakers improve their technique in calm water and rough. Much of the coaching information in our films can be found in gordon browns excellent book. Following on from his hugely successful book sea kayak, gordon brown brings his vast experience and unique style to this latest publication.
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The heel hook takes advantage of the strength in leg muscles to make for an easy reentry into your kayak. Dec 01, 2006 in this book, gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue, weather forecasting, caves, rockhopping and tidal races, expeditions and overnighting, as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler. Anyone who thinks about taking their kayak out in open water would do themselves a huge favor by reading this book, over and over and over again. Download volume 1 sea kayak with gordon brown by sea.
Volume 3 of sea kayak with gordon brown steps outside the mold of the first two volumes, and manages to reinvent the series successfully. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since moving from scotland in august 2018, gordon has been reflecting on the way forward for the development of sea kayaking in his new home. The other courses will cover similar skills but in less detail. Its 188 pages cover a vast range of topics, all well illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams. The implication being that uninitiated paddlers will use the skeg either fully retracted or fully deployed. In this book, gordon covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue.