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Paddling In Wind, Waves & Surf by Tom Holtey Learn about wind & wave dynamics. Includes useful tools for landing, launching & open water kayaking.	Group Kayaking: Formations & Com-munications for Clubs, guided tours, casually with buddies or as instructor.	The Straight and Narrow Path For Kayakers Learn how to paddle a kayak in a straight line and improve your skill & kayak's tracking	Crossing Currents & Calculating Ferry Angles A paddler must angle into the current. Tom teaches methods for calculating how.
Using A Kayak Cart How to strap a kayak cart onto your kayak properly with diagrams.	Kayak Car Topping 101 - Part I Tieing down a kayak Part II - Sport Rack Systems - Part III - add ons like rollers & j-cradles - Part IV Types of kayaks vs vehicles	When To Get A Kayak Rudder & How To Use It Detailed study on whether a kayker should invest in a rudder.	Watersports Clothing: A BUYER'S GUIDE FOR KAYAKERS Illustrated guide to fabric types & brands, charts for a variety of weather & climate situations.
K-9 Kayaking Excellent detailed article about kayaking with your dog by the Director of Dog Scouts of America.	Kayak Design Terminology Defined Terms used to describe the various hull shapes and other design characteristics.	Individual Paddler Respon- sibility List Whether you paddle alone or in a group, be prepared. We've added The Safe Kayaking Check List to round out the lesson.	Paddling in Traffic & Judging Collision Course Boat traffic situations with diagrams, and techniques for avoiding collisions
Kayak Use & Design Features Answers the question on how kayak design features influence Perfomance	DEMO DAZE Kayaks are just like cars, there are many to choose from. Learn how to find & make the most of kayak demo days in your area.	Finding, Starting, & Enjoying A Sit-on-top Friendly Kayak Club, Off-Season & On	Group Kayak Expeditions: Planning & Procedures Putting together a group paddle right. Details of organizing a group paddle.
Dock Entry & Exit With A Sit-on-top Kayak How do you handle getting off and on a dock with your sit-on-top kayak?	Exploring Caves By Kayak Sea Cave safety and prerequisites for enjoying this exciting aspect of sea kayaking.	Kayaking with Kids A Practical Guide To Kayaks, Gear & Having Fun Paddling With Your Children	Introducing Kids To Kayak Fishing Mike shares his practical approach with his own children and some great photos.
Kayak Lights & Kayak Lighting Techniques For Dawn, Dusk & Night Paddling What you need to know about how to light your kayak properly.	How-To Videos for Kayak Repair Here are several videos by Tom Holtey to help you make modifications to your kayak.	Getting the paddle sports education you need. How To Find Sit-on-top Kayak Lessons	Trouble Getting ON? See Paddle Float and Rescue-Stirrup Re-EntryTechnique for Sit-on-top Kayakers
Sit-on-top kayak lessons are being offered by TopKayaker.Net with ACA Certified instructor Tom Holtey.	Packing Your Sit-on-top For Camping & Touring Properly storing your gear into your kayak to be ensured of good paddling performance.	Tandem Sit-on-top Kayaking: How To Avoid A Mutiny Here are some basics to help Tandem paddlers get started off on the right "seat."	How To Choose A Sit-on-top Kayak with info on How To Decide On Gear
Harbor Kayaking: The In's & Out's An side trip after a storm at sea teaches many lessons.	The PFD Knife, Don't Leave Home Without It The reasons to carry a knife while sea kayaking in this entertaining essay.	Solo, Tandem Kayak Re-entry Getting back on your kayak from deep water is one of the most important things that you need to know.	Deep Water Re-entry Special problems with re-entry are addressed here as an exchange between novice and expert sit-on-top kayakers.
Kayak Towing Methods & Equipment Towing is an important safety skill. Open water towing and WW towing are completely different.	VHF Marine Radios & Commun- ication Devices For the Kayaker by Tom Holtey	Kayak Quick Search & research tool to our database of all known sit-on-top kayak models - both old and new.	How To Choose A Kayak Paddle Quite often we think we are unhappy with our kayak when it is the paddle that is all wrong.
Planning Your Route and Finding Your Way with Kayak Navigation Using a chart and compass will allow you to find your way through unfamiliar territory.	Cold Weather Clothing and Paddling Tips Extend your paddling season by preparing with proper clothing and basic principles.	Sit-on-top Demo Night or Confessions of a Sit-on-top Kayak Evangelist By Henry E. Dorfman of Cincypaddlers	Ode To A Fat Kayaker - A fun story for anyone who thinks they are too fat to yak.
Participating in a Group Kayaking Adventure The role of leader to a fleet of kayakers and the pitfalls often encountered.

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