Title:
The art of stand up paddling : a complete guide to SUP on lakes, rivers, and oceans
Author:
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Information:
Guilford, Conn. : FalconGuides, c2012.
Physical Description:
xxv, 293 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780762773299
Abstract:
"The Art of Stand Up Paddling" includes everything both new and not-so-new paddlers need to know--from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to paddling rivers and surfing waves in Hawaii. Also included is a fascinating and controversial history of stand up paddling, which, although new to many, actually dates back hundreds of years to Peruvian and Hawaiian fishermen.
Contents:
The (controversial) history of stand up paddling -- A trip to the retailer : buying a board & accessories -- Into the water : learning the basics of SUP -- The next level : how to maneuver your board and start surfing -- Branching out : taking stand up paddleboards on lakes, rivers, and all kinds of wild adventures -- Surf etiquette : how to keep the peace and not get pummeled by the locals -- Lose weight how? Go SUP now! The health & fitness benefits of stand up paddling -- Appendix A. Stand up paddling media, competitions & manufacturers -- Appendix B. Safety information : everything's okay until it isn't.
Language:
English
