The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook

"...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:

• New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques
• A new section on used boats and how to shop for them
• 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
• Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia
  
• Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market
• 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 Stuff