Kayaking - Paddling Basics , No 2 Author:Cecil Kuhne, Cherie Kuhne 144 drawings & 6 x 9 & Fully illustrated techniques for paddling, maneuvering, and rolling & Detailed equipment and resource checklists & Complete listings for manufacturers and organizations In the second of Stackpole's Paddling Basics series, Cecil Kuhne describes the different types of kayaks and their specific uses, as well as basic and adva... more »nced paddling techniques, conditioning, trip planning, and safety. Special sections on navigating river currents and avoiding hazards make this book an excellent resource for beginning kayakers. Cecil Kuhne is author of Inflatable Kayaking and Paddling Basics: Canoeing, a contributing editor at Canoe & Kayak, and a regular contributor to Paddler. He lives in Dallas, Texas.« less
"An illustrated guide to equipment, technique, navigation, and safety." Covers all the basics for getting started, including info on currents and hazards. Also covers some advanced techniques.