Nigel Foster's Sea Kayaking

A book for experienced sea kayakers. Nigel, a British Canoe Union instructor brings the hard-edge, open-seas British approach to the sport to Americans in this concise instructional aimed at those already skilled in basics; stresses use of race tides, etc. World-class sea kayaker Nigel Foster has produced this handbook for the sit-inside kayaker but it offers much to the sit-on-top paddler as well. Concisely written and portable, this heavily illustrated guide is packed with authoritative advice on technique, safety, equipment, and navigation - plus photos of the author demonstrating various techniques in a series of steps, allowing readers to see exactly how the moves should be done. Foster explains and demonstrates: launching from shore, paddling techniques, turning, the Eskimo roll, capsize recovery, how to handle tides and currents, landing on a surf beach, navigation, and much more. 1997 Edition. Out Of Print! Please use this Amazon.com link to purchase used.