All About Kayaking DVD

Product Description Wannabe recreational paddlers now have a new tool to help them understand all about kayaking. This energizing instructional DVD starts a new or interested paddler at the beginning, by providing a basic overview of types of boats and gear, strokes, maneuvers, and safety. All are presented in a manner that demystifies and enlightens. The target audience is recreational paddlers seeking a short paddle around the local coast, a day on the lake fishing, taking the family, or camping with friends. From kayak day trips to inland tours, easy whitewater riffles to ocean surfing, AAK delivers a broad understanding of the entire spectrum of kayaking. A special section explains some of the best tricks for kayak fishing. From the Contributor Producer Kent Ford comments: "Kayaking can be intimidating because of its wide array of equipment and technical nature. This video will demystify kayaking! My aim is for AAK to provide an important stepping off spot for every beginner paddler." About the Actor KENT FORD "One of the most influential and recognized paddlers in whitewater sport." Kent Ford?s unique background includes twenty years of teaching paddling, international whitewater racing, including World Championship titles, coaching for the US Team, and working as public address announcer at the last four Olympic Games. Now Kent focuses on teaching recreational boating to a worldwide audience. His twenty-plus videos and books have influenced the education of half a million paddlers and have made him one of the most recognized paddlers in whitewater sport worldwide. Best of all, Kent?s teaching style is enthusiastic, supportive, and open-minded. A veteran of over 330 rivers in 27 countries, Kent has been a member of expeditions to the Soviet Union, Costa Rica, Turkey, and Mexico. Kent holds a BS. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and resides in Durango, Colorado. A volunteer member of the City of Durango?s water commission, Kent advocates for sustainable water policy. His pro-bono video productions on threats to the Dolores and Animas Rivers helped excite advocacy and protection on their behalf. Other recent projects include organizing the Whitewater Symposium, an industry roundtable on the health of paddlesports.