Beginner’s Guides: Starting Your Journey in New Subjects
Embark on a journey of learning with our Beginner’s Guides Series. These books are designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to a variety of topics, perfect for those new to a subject. Pair your learning with our Song by Song Series for a unique exploration of music and its history.
A perfect introduction to packrafting, describing the different types of rafts before showing you the on-the-water skills and knowledge you’ll need to enjoy packrafting safely. It introduces the different types of adventures you can undertake with your packraft, from paddling a local canal or river to exploring remote waterways and inshore coasts.
Get afloat, learn to sail and start having fun using the step-by-step advice, photo sequences and diagrams. This jargon-free guide allows complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. One- and two-person dinghies are covered, along with rigging, knots, safety, handling and much more.
A perfect introduction to inflatable kayaking, describing the different types of IKs before showing you the on-the-water skills to enjoy your kayaking. It covers the gear you’ll need and how to maintain and repair it. It explains where you can kayak and how to do so safely. You’ll love getting out in the fresh air and paddling, at one with nature.
The first UK how-to book on Stand Up Paddleboarding: a perfect introduction. It shows you how to SUP: launching, the correct stance, paddling, turning and landing. It advises you how to choose your equipment and look after it. It talks about weather and safety issues and the main types of SUP: touring, racing, surfing and yoga / fitness.
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