This is the ultimate how-to guide to kayaking and canoeing, both for novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers. It includes expert instruction on mastering the basic skills as a beginner on flat water, and progressing to the challenges of white water, open water and the sea. It is superbly illustrated with over 600 colour pictures including clear step-by-step sequences, diagrams and dynamic action photographs. This practical book, written by one of the most exciting new writers on the subject, offers a comprehensive introduction to the sport and a more advanced course: it is aimed at both beginners and established paddlers seeking to broaden their experience. Illustrated with informative step-by-step sequences and inspirational colour photographs, this practical guide to kayaking and canoeing is both a wonderful instructional handbook and a one-stop reference source for everything you need to know about the sport. It will prove invaluable for aspiring paddlers everywhere.