I can’t actually remember how many times I have read or flicked through the first edition of Kayak by William Nealy (Kayak: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
It is my firm belief that this has to be one of the best kayaking related books around. Nealy has managed to capture something really special, a combination of wit, humour and instruction rolled into a single book. I guess what I’m really trying to say is that its fun to read whilst at the same time being informative.
I know that during my early days of paddling (some 20+ years ago) that this book made a massive difference to how I ran whitewater.
Kayak – the New Frontier: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
Kayak has recently been updated. A few tweaks here and there. Still the same great book, same great humour.
If you have never seen or read Kayak, I would strongly recommend picking up a copy.
Other great Nealy titles include:
Here, here. One of the best paddling books ever!
I always keep a copy lodged behind the radiator in the toilet.
He was one of a kind. A true inspiration to kayaking. Yet another piece of boating the new school generation will never understand.
His mountain biking book is a gem too.
This book is da Bomb! No serious kayaker should go near a river without reading this first!
I would completely agree.