144 drawings & 6 x 9 & Fully illustrated techniques for paddling, maneuvering, and rolling & Detailed equipment and resource checklists & Complete listings for manufacturers and organizations In the second of Stackpole's Paddling Basics series, Cecil Kuhne describes the different types of kayaks and their specific uses, as well as basic and advanced paddling techniques, conditioning, trip planning, and safety. Special sections on navigating river currents and avoiding hazards make this book an excellent resource for beginning kayakers. Cecil Kuhne is author of Inflatable Kayaking and Paddling Canoeing, a contributing editor at Canoe & Kayak, and a regular contributor to Paddler. He lives in Dallas, Texas.