Description: A perfect introduction to inflatable kayaking, describing the different types of IKs before showing you the on-the-water skills to enjoy your kayaking. It covers the gear you'll need and how to maintain and repair it. It explains where you can kayak and how to do so safely. You'll love getting out in the fresh air and paddling, at one with nature.
Brief description:
Chris Scott is a travel adventurer and writer. His Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is now in its 8th edition. He has written various Overland books for Trailblazer Guides and co-authored several editions of the Rough Guide to Australia. He discovered inflatable kayaks in 2005 when rafting Idaho's Salmon River and has since done many IK expeditions and developed the leading IK website inflatablekayaksandpackrafts.com.
Review Quotes: "It is no surprise that inflatable kayaks are increasingly popular. Enter Chris Scott, who has created this introduction for kayaking novices. He takes you through the five different types of inflatable kayak, covers the basic skills and gear you'll need, and shares his tips for paddling safely." (RNLI Lifeboat)