Sea Kayaking Rough Waters

by Alex Matthews

Learn to paddle more safely and with more confidence. Whether you're interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and techniques that will boost your confidence for sheltered paddling or in case of changeable conditions, author and expert sea kayaker Alex Matthews book is for you. Learn *Choosing and caring for equipment *Optimizing your stokes and padding techniques *Rough water safety and rescue *Navigating through tidal currents *Padding in surf zones *Dealing with wind *And much more! With stunning photographs, clear illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge, this handbook is a must have for all beginning sea kayakers and useful for experienced paddlers as well.

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006