Kent Ford hosts this look at the basics of sea kayaking, including how to paddle efficiently, how to recover from a capsize, the secrets of the Eskimo roll, navigational skills, safety, and more.

Engaging images accompany information about kayaking.

Overview: Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sport's essential techniques. Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs...