Sea Kayak Handling Av Doug Cooper

<p>Master the essential skills of sea kayaking with one of the UK’s leading coaches.</p><p><em>Sea Kayak Handling</em> 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.</p><hr><p>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.</p><p>Inside you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Foundation skills: posture, connectivity, power transfer, and boat feel</li><li>Essential techniques: forward and reverse paddling, edging, and turning</li><li>Advanced handlin stern rudders, sideways movement, and support strokes</li><li>Using skegs and rudders for better control in varied conditions</li><li>BCU 3 and 4 Star Sea Award preparation – ideal for structured learning and assessment</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>