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sea kayaking handbookKayaking Made Easy 5 star rating
(sea kayaking)

This guide is for beginners and includes advice about every aspect of flat-water kayaking, step-by-step. It teaches you all about the gear you need, the various paddling strokes, and long-distance navigation techniques.

You'll be able to save money outfitting your kayak and safely navigate the hazards of wind, fog, eddies and rip currents.

What you'll find out >>

  • What are the different types of kayaks, how to outfit and set up your kayak
  • Holding a paddle and how paddle strokes work, how to stop, turn & back up, slide sideways and skulling tips
  • Measuring distance & direction and how to lay out a course and using GPS
  • Understanding tides, current & wind, plus important rescue instructions
  • Click here >> Learn How to Kayak

 

whitewater kayaking handbookKayak: A Manual of Technique 5 star rating
(whitewater kayaking)

This animated manual covers intermediate and advanced whitewater techniques. You'll learn different types of rolls, paddling techniques, river rescue, running a river and more safety tips - all through animated diagrams.

What you'll find out >>

  • How to read rapids, run rapids safely and do kayak self-rescue
  • Learn about paddling techniques, the Big Water Technique and execute 3 types of kayak rolls
  • All about Rapid Hydrology
  • Click here >> Learn Whitewater Kayaking


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Kayaking News & Tips

  • kayak magazine Canoe & Kayak Magazine
    Includes all aspects of paddle sports: camping, cooking, apparel, fishing and new product and service reviews. Tips and advice to make your rides more enjoyable.
  • paddling magazine Paddler Magazine
    Covers kayaking, rafting and canoeing in destinations worldwide. Great way to expand your horizons.


Where to Kayak

  • kayaking tripsPlaces to Paddle
    Worldwide directory of places to kayak, canoe and raft. Great photos and comprehensive reviews. You can get a good feel for what each trip is like,
  • Find a Kayak School
    Pre-screened whitewater rafting schools in California, Oregon, Colorado, North Carolina & Chile.
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    Review a wide selection of kayaking canoeing and white water rafting tours worldwide, including dates, location, cost, length of trip and trip highlights. If you like adventure and unique travel experiences, you'll like these vacation packages. Get a Free Brochure!
  • Find People to Kayak With
    Find people in your area who are interested in kayaking, and make new friends who enjoy spending time on the water as much as you do.
Kayak 101 DVDWatch Kayakers in Action

 

Learn faster by watching!

This instructional video includes comprehensive lessons on the kayaking strokes, basic maneuvers and water reading skills you'll find really helpful before hitting the water.



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