World-champion kayaker teaches basic paddling strokes and concepts Four-time world champion kayaker, Eric Jackson teaches basic paddling strokes and concepts so that whatever water you choose to navigate you'll be equipped to kayak efficiently and proficiently with control and speed. Each stroke instruction includes warm up and practice drills, advice on how to correct common mistakes, and lessons to improve essential maneuvers such as eddy turns and ferrying. Fully illustrated with step-by-step color photos, this resource is the key to improving your kayaking technique.