Sea Kayaking

SeaPaddler
Information on seamanship, image gallery, and book reviews. Includes a list of upcoming sea kayaking events in the UK and Europe.

Laurie Ford's Sea Kayaking Site
Trip reports with photos and information on sails, pumps, and rudders.

Kayaking Safety
Information on signaling devices, personal protection, and survival kits. From the New South Wales Sea Kayak Club.

Pumps for Sea Kayaks
Discusses the advantages of a hands free pump system.

Expedition Sea Kayaking and Surf Tips
Includes tips on footwear, wetsuits vs. drysuits, paddling jackets, protecting your head and hands, landing and launching, and planning your expedition. From Sea Kayaker Magazine.

The Boat With Three Rudders
Comparative tests of three rudder systems.

Forward Paddling for Sea Kayakers
How to diagnose and improve your forward paddling,

Paddling a Sea Kayak in a Straight Line
Detailed instructions on paddling straight. Includes an illustration.

Sea Kayaking: Beginners' Bracing and Broaching
An illustrated guide to kayaking in the surf.

Sea Kayaking: Downwind Paddling Technique
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Discusses the dynamics of wind waves and methods of paddling downwind efficiently.

The Practical Navigator
Three pages of detailed information on how to use charts on deck. Includes helpful hints on using a GPS.

Digital Navigation for Kayakers
Describes this method of navigation and explains how it can be used in sea kayaking. Includes information about equipment.