Kayaking is a tremendously wide-ranging sport. You can go for a leisurely paddle on your local pond, travel down a river or experience the thrills of ehite water. It is truly a sport for life. This lavishly-illustrated, clearly-written guide will have you out on the water fast - and in safety.
It covers:
How to get started -
The equipment you'll need
Launching
how to control the boat
Basic manoeuvres
What to do if you capsize
The Eskimo roll
Rescue procedures.