Forward Paddling

Volume 5 of Nigel Foster’s Sea Kayaking Series. Keep up with your paddling friends with the minimum of effort. Learn good blade placement, efficient application of power and how to keep a straight course without wasting precious energy. What causes blade flutter and why do kayaks weathercock? What part do your feet, legs and torso play in your forward stroke, and how can you modify your stroke to take advantage of a following sea? Learn the answers and much more from someone who has fine-tuned the forward stroke through thousands of miles of expedition paddling.