Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide

Kayaking is a tremendously wide-ranging sport. You can go for a leisurely paddle on your local pond, travel down a river or experience the thrills of ehite water. It is truly a sport for life. This lavishly-illustrated, clearly-written guide will have you out on the water fast - and in safety.

It covers:

• How to get started
• The equipment you'll need
• Launching
• how to control the boat
• Basic manoeuvres
• What to do if you capsize
• The Eskimo roll
• Rescue procedures.