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01 - Kayak Terminology
| A guide to kayak & nautical terms. What is it and why is it important?
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02 - Types of Kayaks
| There are four broad categories of kayaks: General Recreation, Touring, Whitewater and Racing. What questions do you need to answer to determine which type of kayak is best for you?
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03 - Kayak periodicals
| Online publications for Kayakers provide another source of basic information.
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04 - Kayaking organizations
| Links to kayak organizations and associations that could help you get started.
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05 - Where to find, buy, or rent kayaks
| Here are some links to kayak stores, manufacturers, outfitters and communities.
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06 - Kayak instruction and training
| Where to get instruction and training about sea kayaks.
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06.01 - Kayak Training Courses by ACA Certified Instructor
| Kayak training is available for all skill levels in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
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07 - Kayak Bibliography
| Books about kayaks and kayak expeditions.
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08 - Cold Shock
| Cold shock is arguably the most likely killer of kayakers. It is also the least known. Even those who know a lot about hypothermia often know little about cold shock.
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09 - Hypothermia
| Killer Cold - An introduction to the dangers of hypothermia
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10 - Other Medical Considerations
| Dehydration, Sun Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Hyponatremia, Cold Shock, Trench Foot
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11 - Sharing with the big boys
| General guidelines for safety around large vessels
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12 - How to kayak - Making your kayak go
| The forward power stroke and forward touring stroke
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13 - How to kayak - Making your kayak stop
| The backward power stroke is used for stopping and going backwards.
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14 - How to kayak - making your kayak turn
| Sweeps, rudders and draws. Strokes for turning your kayak.
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15 - How to kayak - keeping your kayak from capsizing
| High and Low Braces - Staying on top of your kayak.
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16 - How to kayak - What to do after a capsize - wet exiting
| You missed your brace. You capsized and now you are the keel instead of the mast. Now what do you do?
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17 - How to kayak - getting back in your capsized kayak
| Paddle float rescue and other self and assisted rescues that work
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18 - How to kayak - getting in and out of your kayak
| Get in and out of your kayak with grace and safety. Kayaks are tippy, especially when you are not in them. Use these techniques to enter and exit a kayak safely.
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19 - Basic Equipment
| Here is a list a basic coastal kayaking equipment, safety gear, signaling devices, navigation, clothing and camping gear.
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20 - Paddle types shapes and sizes
| Paddles - everyone likes something different and that is a good thing, otherwise we would all be trying to buy the same paddle. I use a Lightning paddle.
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21 - Navigation Aids
| Aids to Navigation can provide a boater with the same type of information drivers get from street signs, stop signals, road barriers, detours and traffic lights.
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22 - Low-head dams: A not-so clear and present danger
| Rivers can be treacherous, not only because of the tremendous power they possess, through the movement of flowing water, but because of structures they flow over, around and through.
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23 - Mosquitos
| They may be low on the food chain, but they are above you! Mosquitos are an unavoidable fact in the summer months. Here are some suggestions on how to do battle with the little buggers.
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24 - Seasickness, Mal de Mer
| If you are one of the many who are susceptible to seasickness, some preparation and knowledge might prevent a very unpleasant experience.
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25 - Choosing a spray skirt
| A spray skirt is important for safety and comfort when kayaking. Fit and function vary among the many types of spray skirts available.
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26 - Basic Kayak Kit for every paddle
| What should you carry every time you go paddling?
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