First Strokes: Kayaking For Sea Kayaks and Sit-on Top Kayaks

A skills guide for Sit-on-Top and Sit-Inside kayaks covering:---Over 120 photo illustrations---Basic equipment, outfitting and boat control techniques---An in-depth chapter on paddle strokes---Rescues for Sit-on-Tops and Sit-Insides---Storage, Transportation, Launching and Practice Sessions---Trip Planning and Safety Considerations---First Strokes covers all the basic skills needed to start the adventure of kayaking! If you want to keep it simple this book will give you basic strokes, rescues and safety information. For those wishing to advance further you'll find in-depth discussions of all the major kayaking skills as well as "extra points" sections at the end of most chapters where you can take your skills to the next level.