The lightning-fast boat that the Inuit have used for over 2,000 years to hunt seals and sea lions, the sea kayak, is gaining more and more enthusiasts as a recreational and sports device. And rightly so, because with every paddle stroke, you dive into a new world. Experience great and small adventures with your vessel. From multi-week trips on the sea to leisurely paddling on the lake, new horizons open up for you. The author, Stefan Jahn, an enthusiastic sea kayaker himself, provides essential information on the necessary equipment in this compact outdoor manual and offers readers criteria for choosing the right kayak. A detailed chapter describes the basics of navigation. Another section introduces paddling and rescue techniques. Beautiful, illustrative photos, drawings, and a helpful glossary complete the work.