Sea Kayak: Rough Water Handling

A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Paddlers
A guide that can help you to master the skills needed to manoeuvre a sea kayak efficiently in rough water and advanced conditions. For intermediate and advanced paddlers, it draws on the author's personal and coaching experience to help the reader master sea kayak handling skills and techniques.

Master the art of sea kayaking in challenging conditions.

Sea Kayak Rough Water Handling by Doug Cooper is an in-depth, practical guide designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers who want to develop confidence and control in rough water environments. Building on the foundation skills covered in his earlier book, Sea Kayak Handling, Doug takes readers into more dynamic, exciting, and demanding conditions.

Drawing from decades of coaching and expedition experience, Doug provides clear, structured instruction supported by accurate sequential photographs and simple, concise explanations. Each chapter explores the technical, tactical, physiological, and psychological aspects of advanced sea kayaking.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Paddle efficiently in high windsand challenging weather
• Navigate moving waterand handle strong currents
• Develop surf and rockhopping techniquessafely and confidently
• Master tide racesand open water crossings
• Perfect your rolling and recovery skills in real conditions

Rough Water Handling is recommended support material for the 4 and 5 Star (Sea) Awards, making it an invaluable companion for paddlers progressing toward leadership and advanced performance.

Combining Doug’s extensive knowledge, engaging teaching style, and world-class photography, this book transforms complex manoeuvres into achievable, confidence-building techniques for all serious sea kayakers.

Pages: 192

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