Drawing on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. This 2nd Edition features fully updated information and all new photography in an inspiring, large, full color format.

• To choose the right equipment
• The essential strokes and paddling techniques
• The art of reading whitewater
• River running
• River safety and rescue
• Playboating
• Creek boating
• Paddling in big water
• Surf kayaking
• Squirt boating
• Kayak tripping
• And much more

Includes Special Segments from:

Brendan Mark World Champion Squirt boater

Phil DeRiemer Instructional Legend

Dunbar Hardy Expeditionary Kayaker