The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking

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. Whatever you need, you’ll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference.

Ken Whiting, World Champion kayaker, is one of the most influential and respected paddlers in the world, and was recognized as such by Paddler Magazine as one of their “Paddlers of the Century.” Through his award-winning instructional books and DVDs and his activities as a contributing writer to virtually every paddlesport magazine, Ken has also established himself as a leader of paddlesport instruction.Kevin Varette is one of Canada’s foremost kayak instructors and a founding partner in both Liquid Skills Kayak school and Kayak Futaleufu vacations. He’s a five-time member of Canada’s National Freestyle Team, and developed a coaching program for Canada’s juniors. Kayaking has been a fundamental part of his life and his passion is to share everything the sport has to offer with as many people as he can.