| This is a practical guide that will help the reader to master the skills
needed to maneuver a sea kayak efficiently. For beginner and
intermediate paddlers. Doug draws on his personal and coaching
experience to help the reader master sea kayak handling skills and
techniques. Accurate sequential photos and simple concise language make
the descriptions easy to follow and understand. The foundation skills of
posture, connectivity (how your body is connected to the kayak), power
transfer and learning to 'feel' how the boat responds, are explored
initially. The author then goes on to tackle forward paddling, keeping
the kayak on course, reverse paddling, edging, turning on the spot,
forward turns on the move, reverse turns on the move, stern rudders,
moving sideways, support strokes, and the use of skegs and rudders. "Sea
Kayak Handling" is recommended as support material for the British
Canoe Union 3 and 4 Star (Sea) awards. (The 1 star is a novice
'encouragement' award, the 2 star covers basic generic kayak skills, the
3 star basic/intermediate sea specific skills and experience, and the 4
star covers intermediate sea specific skills and leadership in moderate
conditions).
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