Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide

Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide is a clearly structured introduction for anyone starting out on flat water or moving water.

• Getting started: Step-by-step advice on choosing equipment and clothing
• Boat control: Teaches basic strokes, steering and manoeuvres
• Launching techniques: Practical methods for getting on and off the water
• Safety and rescues: Capsize drills, Eskimo roll overview and rescue procedures
• Highly illustrated: Detailed photographs support each skill explanation

A concise, authoritative reference designed to help new paddlers gain confidence and paddle safely from their first outing.