Synopses & Reviews
Completely updated to reflect the latest in paddling equipment and kayak technology, William Nealyand#8217;s illustrated kayaking manual is as practical as it is dead-on hilarious. Whether detailing hardcore hippy hairboatersand#160;or insane youngsters clattering tiny play boats down steep, rockyand#160;creeks, Nealy is back and more useful and entertaining than ever. Over 400 illustrations help Nealy break down even the most complex kayaking skills, making difficult whitewater techniques understandable. You may break a rib laughing, but with Nealy holding your hand youand#8217;ll be less likely to break a bone while boofing an insane rapid (or maybe an entire waterfall).
Synopsis
Laugh and learn kayaking skills, from basic to advanced, through detailed text and more than 400 humorous illustrations
If you want to learn how to paddle--and laugh out loud while doing so--William Nealy's classic illustrated kayaking-skills manual remains dead-on hilarious. Kayak demonstrates important paddling techniques through humorous illustrations, along with detailed explanations from the renowned kayaker.
This book is perfect for beginners and more experienced paddlers, from hardcore hippy hairboaters who used to catch air in their block-long Dancers to insane youngsters clattering tiny plastic boats down steep creeks with more rocks than water. You'll get to know everything from kayak and rapids anatomy to paddling techniques to river rescue methods.
Inside you'll find
- Over 400 illustrations that break down even the most complex kayaking skills
- Carefully crafted information to reflect the latest in paddling technology
- How-to descriptions that make even difficult whitewater techniques understandable
William Nealy is back and more useful and entertaining than ever. You may break a rib laughing, but with him holding your hand, you'll be less likely to break a bone while boofing an insane rapid or even an entire waterfall
Synopsis
This book illustrates kayaking skills for the beginning or more experienced paddler through detailed text and more than 400 humorous illustrations.
Synopsis
A how-to kayak manual that illustrates technique, playing, body English, rescue, and hydrology from the renowned William Nealy.
Synopsis
Completely updated to reflect the latest in paddling equipment and kayak technology, William Nealy’ s illustrated kayaking manual is as practical as it is dead-on hilarious. Whether detailing hardcore hippy hairboaters or insane youngsters clattering tiny play boats down steep, rocky creeks, Nealy is back and more useful and entertaining than ever. Over 400 illustrations help Nealy break down even the most complex kayaking skills, making difficult whitewater techniques understandable. You may break a rib laughing, but with Nealy holding your hand you’ ll be less likely to break a bone while boofing an insane rapid (or maybe an entire waterfall).
About the Author
A world famous cartoonist, William Nealy became a cult figure in the world of outdoor sports with his combination of instruction and artful caricatures in his paddling and mountain biking manuals. Nealy died in 2001.