The most comprehensive and valuable book about the sport. Drawing on the combined 30 years experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors, Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this manual covers everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques. You'll learn to choose the right equipment, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, the art of reading whitewater, river running techniques, river safety and rescue, creek boating skills, big water skills, playboating techniques, surf kayaking technique, squirtboating, slalom and much more. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. Includes detailed illustrations, stunning photos and literary contributions from many of the world's finest kayakers. Includes segments from:Tao Berman - World Record waterfall holder Dunbar Hardy - Expeditionary KayakerPhil and Mary DeRiemer - Instructional Gurus Brendan Mark - World Champion SquirtboaterAnna Levesque - Creator of the 'Girls at Play' video