This book teaches beginners the basic techniques for all kinds of kayaking--sea, touring, and recreational. For more experienced kayakers, he offers expert advice on how to navigate in all kinds of waters and weathers. And kayakers of every skill level will appreciate Glickman's candid assessments of the various types of boats; how to read a compass; troubleshooting in lousy weather; and how to deal with lightning, big fish, and marauding powerboats. But something else really sets The Kayak Companion apart from all the others on the bookstore shelf: As Glickman discusses kayaking techniques, he interweaves stories of his own adventures as a kayaker, including such magical moments as the time when he saw a magnificent moon rise over New York City's Jamaica Bay and the day he almost made a fatal error during a ferocious 12-hour blizzard in Montana. The Kayak Companion not only provides Kayakers with essential information, it also inspires enthusiasm for one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. Paperback, 128 pages.
