Paddle
Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking
by Gary McGuffin, Joanie McGuffin
Hardcover from Boston Mills Press
ISBN: 1550464647
Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your
Own Canoe:
"This is the best book on how to canoe." - Canoe and Kayak
"Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet! Clear writing,
world-class photography... This book rocks!" - Canoeing icon Cliff
Jacobson
Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books.
In this much-anticipated follow-up, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same
model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history,
types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear
and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all
of the sport's essential techniques.
Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations,
Paddle
Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering
guidance on:
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Balancing the body
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Strokes and maneuvers
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Paddling fundamentals
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Recoveries and rescues
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Carrying and launching
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Weather and water conditions techniques
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Staying centered
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Navigation methods.
A special section on kayak camping provides good advice on what to look
for in a destination, how to select a site, packing your kayak, setting
up tents and shelters, meal preparation, water filtration, first aid and
much more.
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Kayaking
(Outdoor Adventures)
by American Canoe Association
Paperback from Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0736067167
Embrace the outdoors by becoming one of the 17 million people who participate
in kayaking, one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities around. Kayaking
presents the basics of the sport as well as the skills and knowledge required
for becoming a successful paddler.
Expert instructors from the American Canoe Association provide
you with
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practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, nutrition, fitness
and stretching, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills;
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step-by-step paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and
sea kayaking, as well as instruction on more complex maneuvers and rolls;
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useful consumer, technique, and safety tips throughout the book; and
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Web-based resources to help you plan trips throughout the world and find
paddling organizations and instructors.
Part I of Kayaking explains the background knowledge, fitness fundamentals,
equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, and safety and survival
skills for a successful adventure. Part II helps build basic techniques,
strokes, and maneuvers so you can embark on adventures of increasing difficulty.
You'll find tips and instruction for the three most popular types of kayaking:
sea, river, and whitewater.
This book also includes the Quick-Start Your Kayak DVD to reinforce
the paddling strokes and safety information found in the book. It features
videos of kayaking maneuvers, which will make anyone capable of learning
the basics.
Kayaking is part of the Outdoor Adventures series. Throughout
each book, experts provide technique, consumer, and safety tips from their
extensive experience. This introductory book teaches you the techniques
and skills you need in order to enjoy your water adventure and then challenges
those skills with more complex rolls and maneuvers. After reading Kayaking,
you'll feel confident enough with your kayaking skills to test more challenging
waterways and even plan overnight or extended trips with friends and family. |
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Recreational
Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide
by Ken Whiting
Paperback from Heliconia Pr Inc
ISBN: 1896980422
"Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide" is the 10th of an award
winning series of books and DVDs by world renowned kayak instructor, Ken
Whiting. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get
outside and exercise, spend time with your friends and family, or explore
the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes
paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers looking to
broaden their horizons. In this work, you'll learn about: how to choose
the right equipment; the essential strokes, manoeuvres, and paddling techniques;
capsize recoveries; paddling on the sea and in surf zones; paddling on
rivers, lakes and in moving current; how to get the most out of your kayak;
how to stay safe on the water; and, paddler's first aid. This work contains
192 pages and over 200 full colour photographs. |
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Sea
Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling
by John Robison
Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 0071392343
For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly
illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations
combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion
to sea kayakers of all levels.
Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and
education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea
kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques,
navigation and safety, and more. |
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The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking
by Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Dennis Stuhaug
Paperback from Alpha
Media Published: 2004-
ISBN: 1592572391
Don't get caught without a paddle...
Filled with nearly 100 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide-written
by the foremost paddlesports experts-gives the aspiring canoe or kayak
adventurer everything he or she needs to know before taking the plunge.
Inside, discover how to choose between buying a canoe or a kayak, understand
paddling techniques and strokes, and find out how to plan a trip and choose
an outfitter or guide. |
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Whitewater
Kayaking, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide
by Ken Whiting, Kevin Varette
Paperback from Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1565236424
Now in its second edition, Whitewater
Kayaking has become the established, definitive guide on the sport. Drawing
on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and
instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers
everything fromt he most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced,
cutting-edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in
this essential whitewater kayaking reference. |
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Basic
Kayaking: All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)
Paperback from Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081173210X
2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner
A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear
guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water
Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes
and rolls
This newest title in Stackpole's Basics series takes on the wildly popular
sport of river kayaking. Packed with information and featuring hundreds
of full-color photographs and illustrations, it provides clear, easy-to-follow
instructions on selecting gear, getting your boat on the river, and mastering
fundamental moves. Also covered are the ferries, peel-outs, and turns required
to maneuver a kayak in moving water. For would-be day-trippers, river-runners,
creekboaters, and even those aspiring to the world of extreme rodeo playboating,
Basic Kayaking is where the journey begins. |
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Knack
Kayaking for Everyone: Selecting Gear, Learning Strokes, and Planning Trips
(Knack: Make It easy)
by Bill Burnham, Mary Burnham
Paperback from Knack
Knack Kayaking for Everyone is
the most visually driven and yet informative guide to every aspect of an
aquatic sport whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. The first
chapters comprise an idea-packed buying guide to kayak design, kayak features,
accessories, and gear. The book then presents step-by-step information
on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques,
navigation, rescues, and expedition planning. In addition, it fully explores
recreational (flatwater) kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and sea kayaking,
providing instructions for each. Ideas for fun and games and special paddlers
(children, the elderly, the handicapped) are also included, as are chapters
on weather and first aid.
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Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips : A Detailed Guide to the Cahaba
and 25 Other Creeks and Rivers of Alabama Plus Put-Ins, Take-Outs, and
General I
by John H. Foshee
Listed under Alabama Outdoors
Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow
by Paul F. Jamieson
Listed under The Adirondacks
The Aleutian Kayak: Origins, Construction, and Use of the Traditional
Seagoing Baidarka
by Wolfgang Brinck
Listed under Canoe Construction
Appalachian Mountain Club River Guide : Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Rhode Island
Listed under New England
Basic
Essentials Canoe Paddling, 2nd Edition (Basic Essentials)
by Harry Roberts, Steve Salins
(Paperback)
Basic
Essentials Sit-On-Top Kayaking (Basic Essentials Series)
by Dennis O. Stuhaug
(Paperback)
Boundary Waters Canoe Camping
by Cliff Jacobson, et al
Consisting of over a thousand lakes and streams, the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area (BWCA) is located in northeastern Minnesota near the Ontario
border.
Listed under Minnesota
Building a Birchbark Canoe: The Algonquin Wabanaki Tciman
by David Gidmark, Denis Alsford
Listed under Canoe Building
The Canoe Shop: Three Elegant Wooden Canoes Anyone Can Build
by Chris Kulczycki
Listed under Canoe Building
Canoeing:
The Complete Guide to Equipment and Technique
David Harrison, Dave Harrison
Paperback
Book Published 1996
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Kentucky
Bob Sehlinger
Listed under Kentucky
Canoeing
and Kayaking/Instruction Manual
Laurie Gullion
Paperback / Book Published 1994
Canoeist's
Little Book of Wisdom: A Couple Hundred Suggestions, Observations and Reminders
for Canoeists to Read, Remember and Share.
Cliff Jacobson
Paperback / Book Published 1996
Canyon
Solitude : A Woman's Solo River Journey Through the Grand Canyon
by Patricia C. McCairen
"It's well known that Mother River doesn't like a smart aleck," says
Patricia McCairen. Accordingly, she plies her oars with reverence and skill
on a sometimes hair-raising solo rafting trip along the Colorado River
that winds though the stupendous stone valleys of the American Grand Canyon.
Like the waters of the Colorado, which change from long, still stretches
to boiling white water that barely clothes sharp rocks and hides holes
that can suck down a raft, McCairen's moods--and even her name--change
as the miles unwind. One moment, she's the cocky, athletic river guide
Babe; the next, she's an earthier, more spiritual woman who answers to
the name of Patch. Hours later, she seems more vulnerable, less convinced
of her strength and joy in the solitude she so zealously courts. Canyon
Solitude records these shifts and beautifully limns a journey that tests
McCairen's mettle and shows that determination, grit, and the will to spurn
conventional rewards offer their own deep satisfactions. --Francesca
Coltrera - Amazon.com
Paperback: 304 pages
Seal Pr Feminist Pub; ISBN: 1580050077; (April ) |
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Cottage
Country Canoe Routes
Kevin Callan
Canoe trips through the Kawarthas, Muskokas and Georgian Bay regions
of Ontario.
Paperback / Book Published 1994
Canoeing
and Camping: Beyond the Basics
by Cliff Jacobson
(Paperback -- March )
Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Florida : North Central
Peninsula and Panhandle
by Elizabeth F. Carter, et al
Listed under Florida
Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Florida: North Central
Peninsula and Panhandle
by Elizabeth F. Carter, et al
Listed under Florida
Canoeing in Tennessee : Scenic Canoe Trips for Paddlers of All Ages
and Abilities
by Holly Sherwin
Listed under Tennessee
Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens
Robert Parnes
Listed under New Jersey
Canoeing Michigan Rivers: A Comprehensive Guide to 45 Rivers
by Jerry Dennis, et al
Listed under Michigan Sports
Complete
Folding Kayaker, Second Edition
by Ralph Diaz, Paul Theroux
Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
The
Complete Whitewater Rafter
by Jeff Bennett
(Paperback)
The
Complete Guide to Sea Kayak Touring
by Jonathan Hanson
(Paperback)
The
Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition
by Shelley Johnson
Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
ISBN: 0071747117
"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor
and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide
and outfitter."
--Sea Kayaker Magazine
The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received
immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional
Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352
pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport.
This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything
you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water.
Updates include:
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New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair
techniques
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A new section on used boats and how to shop for them
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Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates;
buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning
Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and
repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material
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Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia;
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Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on
the market
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information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications
to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling
Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting
to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the
Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics;
Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your
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Essential Sculling
by Daniel J. Boyne
Listed under Rowing
Expedition
Canoeing : Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America
by Cliff Jacobson
(Paperback)
The
Great Canoes: Reviving a Northwest Coast Tradition
by David Neel
Hardcover from Douglas & McIntyre
Special Order
Hooper Bay Kayak Construction (Mercury Series)
by David W. Zimmerly
Listed under Canoe Building
Introduction
to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers
American Canoe Association
Book Description:
Written by the American Canoe Association and the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources, Introduction to Paddling is an easy-to-understand guide
to flatwater and river paddling. Based on an earlier work by the Ohio DNR,
Flat-water Paddler, this amply illustrated book tells beginning paddlers
everything they need to know, from appropriate clothing to the parts of
the boat, from correct strokes to proper safety concerns. Good for instructors
and those who like to teach themselves, this book is an important resource
for those who like to paddle or want to start.
Paperback: 32 pages
Menasha Ridge Press; ISBN: 0897322029; 1 edition (October
1, )
Kayak
: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
by William Nealy
Paperback: 184 pages
Menasha Ridge Press; ISBN: 0897320506; 1 edition (March
1, 1986)
The
Kayak Express!, with 250%20 Visual Aids (Getting off the Ground Series)
by Mark B. Solomon, et al
(Paperback)
Kayaking
(Know the Sport)
Loel Collins
Paperback / Book Published 1996
Kenai Canoe Trails
Listed under Alaska
Keystone Canoeing : A Guide to Canoeable Water of Eastern Pennsylvania
by Edward Gertler
Listed under Pennsylvania
Paddle
to Perfection (Getting Off the Ground Series)
Gary Solomon, Mark Solomon
Paperback / Book Published 1997
Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State
by Sandy Huff et al.
Listed under Florida Sports
A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park
by Johnny Molloy
Listed under Florida Sports
Paddling Illinois : 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak
by Mike Svob, Judith Ettenhofer (Editor)
Listed under Illinois
Paddling Michigan
by Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Listed under Michigan
Performance
Kayaking
Stephen B. U'Ren
Paperback / Book Published 1990
Pocket
Guide to Basic Canoeing
Bruce Newell, Ron Cordes
Paperback / Book Published 1994
Point
Conception to Mexico - A Common Man Kayak Adventure
David D. Powdrell, Peggy Lindt (Illustrator)
Paperback
Paddling Southern Wisconsin : 82 Great Trips By Canoe & Kayak
by Mike Svob
Listed under Wisconsin
PADDLING
ON THE EDGE THE BOMBPROOF ROLL AND BEYOND!
by Paul Dutky
(Paperback)
Quiet
Water Canoe Guide, Maine : Best Paddling Lakes and Ponds for All Ages
by Alex Wilson, et al
Paperback: 310 pages
Appalachian Mountain Club; ISBN: 1878239368; (April )
Rowing
to Latitude : Journeys Along the Arctic's Edge
by Jill A. Fredston
Hardcover - 288 pages 1st edition
North Point Press; ISBN: 0374281807
Sea Kayaking Along the New England Coast
Tamsin Venn
Listed under New England
Sea
Kayaking: A Woman's Guide
by Shelley Johnson, et al
(Paperback)
Sea
Kayaking Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast : Coastal Paddling Adventures from
New York to Chesapeake Bay
by Tamsin Venn
Paperback: 240 pages
Appalachian Mountain Club; ISBN: 1878239317;
Solo
Canoeing on Quietwater (Nuts 'N Bolts Series)
Lou Glaros, Les Fry (Illustrator)
Paperback / Book Published 1996
Southern Georgia Canoeing: A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams
of the Western Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Georgia Coast and Okefenokee Swamp
Bob Sehlinger, Don Otey
Listed under Georgia
The
Survival of the Bark Canoe
by John McPhee
In an age of mass-produced and disposable objects, traditional crafts
are becoming extinct, and appreciation for craftsmanship has become a hobby
for the wealthy dilettante. But here and there, a few stalwart individuals
carry on the old traditions. Henri Vaillancourt of Greenville, New Hampshire
is in large part responsible for the continuing survival of the birch bark
canoe. McPhee tells the story not only of Vaillancourt and his work, but
of the canoe's role in American history. Many McPhee fans consider this
lovely and lucid book one of his finest works. Amazon.com
Paperback: ; Noonday Press; ISBN: 0374516936; (May 1982)
Sea
Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker
Magazine
by Matt Broze (Contributor), et al
(Paperback)
Textbook of Oarsmanship : A Classic of Rowing Technical Literature
by Gilbert C. Bourne
Includes sections on Theory of Rowing, the Art of Rowing, Oars and
Boats, On Coaching, and On Muscular Action in Rowing.
Listed under Rowing
Three
Days on a River in a Red Canoe
by Vera B. Williams
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback Reprint edition (August 1984)
Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling
by Alan S. Kesselheim
Listed under Cooking for Campers
Water's
Edge: Women Who Push the Limits in Rowing, Kayaking & Canoeing
Linda Lewis
Paperback / Book Published 1992
We
Survived Yesterday: Kayaking from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
John Reseck
Paperback / Book Published 1994
White
Water Kayaking (Adventure Sports Series)
Ray Rowe
Paperback / Book Published 1989
Watertrail
: The Hidden Path Through Puget Sound
by Joel W. Rogers
Beautiful photographs augment this account of a 440-mile sea kayak
trip along the Cascadia Marine Trail of Washington State's Puget Sound
and San Juan Islands. Db.
Paperback: 124 pages
Sasquatch Books; ISBN: 1570610959;
The
Whitewater Sourcebook : A Directory of Information on American Whitewater
Rivers
by Richard Penny
(Paperback)
River
Rescue : A Manual for Whitewater Safety
by Les Bechdel, Slim Ray (Contributor)
(Paperback)
The
Sea Kayaker's Guide to Mount Desert Island
by Jennifer Paigen, Karen Svenson (Illustrator)
Paperback: 176 pages
Down East Books; ISBN: 0892723807; (December )
Sea
Kayak Rescue: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques
by Roger Schumann, et al
The nimble sea kayak is inherently unstable - so it's just a matter
of time before you find yourself in the drink! Your ability to right the
kayak and reenter it quickly and easily can spell the difference between
a dunk and a disaster. Let expert instructors Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner
show you the full range of kayak rescues, suitable for beginners and experts
alike. From the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue and T Rescue to the more
advanced Eskimo Rolls, this manual includes every technique you will ever
need to rescue yourself - and others - in all sea kayaking conditions.
Look inside for information on: safety equipment; easier Eskimo Rolls;
solo reentries; assisted reentry techniques; towing methods for disabled
boats; rescues in rough water; swimmer rescues; tales of real-life rescues;
and simple and fun exercises for building skills and confidence. The
Publisher
(Paperback)
Whitewater
: The Thrill and Skill of Running the World's Great Rivers
by Mark Blaine, Scott Shipley (Introduction)
Hardcover: 255 pages
Black Dog & Leventhal Pub; ISBN: 1579122116; (October
)
Wild
Shore: Exploring Lake Superior by Kayak
by Greg Breining
Hardcover from Univ of Minnesota Pr (Trd)
Beyond the Paddle : A Canoeist's Guide to Expedition Skills : Poling,
Lining, Portaging and Maneuvering Through the Ice
by Garrett Conover, Jerry Stelmok (Illustrator)
(Paperback - April 1991)
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Canoeing (Teach Yourself)
Ray Rowe
Paperback / Book Published 1993
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Canoes of Oceania
by Haddon A. C., J. Hornell
(Paperback - June 1975)
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Nahanni : The River Guide (rev. ed.)
by Peter Jowett
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Paddle and Portage - The Floater's Guide to Wyoming Rivers
Dan Lewis
Paperback / Book Published 1991
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White Water Nepal: A Rivers Guidebook for Rafting & Kayaking
Peter Knowles, Dave Allardice / Paperback / Book Published 1997
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