Sea Kayak Handling
A Manual for Beginner and Intermediate Paddlers
Published on 1. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-1-906095-18-5 (ISBN)
Description
Master the essential skills of sea kayaking with one of the UK's leading coaches.
Sea Kayak Handling by Doug Cooper is a clear, practical, and highly visual guide designed for beginner and intermediate paddlers who want to handle their sea kayak with confidence and precision.
Drawing on decades of coaching and expedition experience, Doug presents the core techniques every paddler needs to develop control, efficiency, and balance on the water. Through step-by-step explanations and accurate 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 rudders for better control in varied conditions
BCU 3 and 4 Star Sea Award preparation - ideal for structured learning and assessment
Written in a clear, concise style with an emphasis on understanding how the kayak responds, this book transforms complex movements into achievable, confidence-building skills.
Sea Kayak Handling is an indispensable manual for anyone looking to refine their paddling technique - whether exploring calm coastal waters or tackling more challenging seas.
Sea Kayak Handling by Doug Cooper is a clear, practical, and highly visual guide designed for beginner and intermediate paddlers who want to handle their sea kayak with confidence and precision.
Drawing on decades of coaching and expedition experience, Doug presents the core techniques every paddler needs to develop control, efficiency, and balance on the water. Through step-by-step explanations and accurate 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 rudders for better control in varied conditions
BCU 3 and 4 Star Sea Award preparation - ideal for structured learning and assessment
Written in a clear, concise style with an emphasis on understanding how the kayak responds, this book transforms complex movements into achievable, confidence-building skills.
Sea Kayak Handling is an indispensable manual for anyone looking to refine their paddling technique - whether exploring calm coastal waters or tackling more challenging seas.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bangor
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
354 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906095-18-5 (9781906095185)
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Person
Doug works at Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, where he is Head of Paddlesports. He works as a Level 5 Coach in Sea and White Water and has the fantastic job of taking people to remote and spectacular coastlines and rivers, then helping them improve their paddling skills and understanding. Many of these days are spent on the sea on the North or East Coast of Scotland, which is a great office on work days and an even better playground on days off. Doug also enjoys pushing his envelope or just having fun on personal adventures and expeditions. He has sea kayaked extensively around the world including Greenland, Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, Corsica, Croatia, Sardinia and Greece, and always has a new destination and adventure planned. When not out on the water Doug can be found in the mountains at work as a Mountain and Ski Instructor or at play in search of new crags or fresh powder tracks. He was also co-author of Scottish Sea Kayaking and author of Sea Kayak Handling and Rough Water Handling; all published by Pesda Press. So if it involves discovering new remote parts of the world, having an adventure or helping friends and clients; then Doug will have a smile on his face and definitely be having fun.