William Nealy, revered as the Poet Laureate of the white-water community died in 2001. Kudos to the talented and dedicated group that assembled, updated and published Nealy's last 400+ illustrations and notes, into Kayak - the New Fontier.
  Staying true to Nealys style and humor, this book shows updated equipment and techniques through marvelous cartoons and cryptic notes. Even if you are not a kayaker, the book is fun to read and you learn a lot. In fact, it makes you feel like giving kayaking a shot. It covers everything from reading the water, to white water etiquette, to how to rescue yourself. It comes complete with an animated flip-through on the right bottom corner that will show you a the Low Brace Combat Roll. I particularly enjoyed the section on reading the "probe" or lead kayaker--watching his/her body language in order to save yourself from the same fate.
  It's a brilliant book and whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, it is definitely a good source of information and advice.

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