Kayaking with Eric Jackson

"A must-read for paddlers of all abilities."--Ken Whiting According to champion kayaker Eric Jackson, a kayaker should perfect the basic paddling strokes beforeattempting to negotiate whitewater in order to achieve efficiency, control, and speed. In this illustrated guide, he uses his innovative teaching methods to reintroduce the fundamental strokes in detail. Fully revised and updated with 100 new photos Expert instruction in beginning and advanced whitewater strokes Step-by-step color photos in both flat water and rapids for improving eddy turns, ferrying, and other maneuvers Advice on correcting the most common paddling mistakes Warm-ups and practice drills