Product Description

Award-winning DVD by World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting and expert sea kayaker Alex Matthews! Learn all about:

• Choosing equipment
• Dressing for kayaking
• Transporting a kayak
• Essential strokes
• Advanced strokes
• Rescue techniques
• Rolling a kayak
• Surf kayaking
• Kayak tripping
• Group safety
• Dealing with wind
• Handling current and tides
• ...and much more!

The Ultimate Guide to Sea Kayaking is a four-part video by World Champion Ken Whiting and expert sea kayaker Alex Matthews which provides both new and experienced paddlers with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking.

Featuring stunning cinematography from around North America, this beginner-friendly DVD will get you started in the essentials of sea kayaking—or provide a great refresher course for the experienced kayaker!

About the Actor

Alex Matthews is a passionate sea kayaker and a successful writer-known for his irreverent wit and humor. His articles are routinely published in paddling magazines, and he has worked in both kayak design and marketing for prominent paddlesport companies. It is no surprise that his sign of the Zodiac is Pisces—the sign of the fish.

Ken Whiting is a World Champion kayaker, five-time National Champion, and one of the most influential paddlers in the world. For over fourteen years, Ken has shared his enthusiasm and passion for paddling through his teaching and by producing a series of best-selling, award-winning instructional books and DVDs. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to advancing the sport of kayaking, Paddler Magazine named Ken one of their "Paddlers of the Century".

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Guide to Sea Kayaking is a four-part video by World Champion, Ken Whiting, and expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews, which provides both new and experienced paddlers with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking. You'll learn about:

• Choosing equipment
• Dressing for kayaking
• Transporting a kayak
• Essential strokes
• Advanced strokes
• Rescue techniques
• Rolling a kayak
• Surf kayaking
• Kayak tripping
• Group safety
• Dealing with wind
• Handling current and tides
• And much more...

• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.25 x 5 x 7 inches; 4 ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Alex Mathews
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour
• Release date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2005
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Alex Mathews, Ken Whiting
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Design Originals
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1