Complete Folding Kayaker Book

	Acknowledgments
	Foreword
	Preface
	Introduction
1	Why a Foldable Kayak?	1
2	At the Heart of Sea-Kayaking History	14
3	Choosing the Folding Kayak That's Right for You	23
4	Evaluating the Leading Doubles and Singles	32
5	Equipment and Accessories that Work Well in Foldables	49
6	Paddling Techniques: The Forward Stroke and Other Essentials	63
7	Operating Skills: From Launch Site to Open Water and Back	78
8	Paddling and Operating a Double	86
9	Sea Savvy - A Guide to Commonsense Sea Kayaking	93
10	Developing Confidence, Learning Rescue Skills	98
11	Traveling with a Foldable	108
12	Sailing	116
13	Camping	125
14	More Fun with Foldables	133
15	Modifying Your Foldable	138
16	Repair and Maintenance	148
	Appendix	155
	Index	160