Sea kayak handling - Doug Cooper

Master the essential skills of sea kayaking with one of the UK's leading coaches.

Sea Kayak HandlingbyDoug Cooperis a clear, practical, and highly visual guide designed forbeginner and intermediate paddlerswho want to handle their sea kayak with confidence and precision.

Drawing on decades of coaching and expedition experience, Doug presents thecore techniquesevery paddler needs to develop control, efficiency, and balance on the water. Throughstep-by-step explanationsandaccurate sequential photographs, this book helps you build your skills progressively and safely.

Inside you'll learn:

• Foundation skills:posture, connectivity, power transfer, and boat feel
• Essential techniques:forward and reverse paddling, edging, and turning
• Advanced handling:stern rudders, sideways movement, and support strokes
• Using skegs and ruddersfor better control in varied conditions
• BCU 3 and 4 Star Sea Award preparation- ideal for structured learning and assessment

Written in aclear, concise stylewith an emphasis on understanding how the kayak responds, this book transforms complex movements into achievable, confidence-building skills.

Sea Kayak Handlingis an indispensable manual for anyone looking to refine their paddling technique - whether exploring calm coastal waters or tackling more challenging seas.