For any paddler wanting to venture safely beyond sheltered waters. This handbook shows how to understand weather, waves, and currents; use emergency communications; analyze risk; and perform a wide variety of kayak rescues. Contents:1. Judgment and Safety 2. Health and Fitness 3. Environment 4. Safety and Rescue Gear 5. Paddling Technique 6. Navigation 7. Trip Planning 8. Self-Rescue 9. Assisted Rescue 10. Guidelines for Effective Rescue Mental Shorthand for Decision Making; Environment and Paddling Levels; Float Plan; Lines and Knots; Kits for Kayaking; Beaufort Scale; Glossary; Resources. 199 pages Pub Date: 2003-04-09. By Alderson and Pardy.