There actually are a great number of websites that can help you learn more about sea kayaking and kayaking in general. Be sure to go to the blog archives as there is a lot of info there. Here are some that I’ve found helpful.

General Skills

• Atlantic Kayak Tours Expert Center – Almost Everything else you could want to know.

• Kayak Wiki – everything kayaking, add your two cents. . .

• WikiPaddle – everything about paddling destinations

• University of Sea Kayaking – Check out “Quick Tips” and “Skill Of The Month”

• Norton Kayaking – Lots of resources, downloads and pictures.

• Kayak Rolling Reference Guide

• SeaKayakInstructor.com – reference materials for instructors.

Useful Articles

• Bombproof Roll, by Eric Jackson

• In the Fog, by Captain Denis Blaise

• Kayak Rescues That Work, by Matt Broze

• Planning for a Straight Crossing, by Paul Caffyn

• Deceptive but ‘Orrible Offshore Winds, by Paul Caffyn

• Cold Water Tips From KNF

• Kjetil Kjernsmo’s illustrated guide on how to use a compass

Knots

• Animated Knots – more animated knots

• Animated Knots – By far the best.

• Boating Knots – Bowline, Sheep shank. . .

More Useful Informational Links (no particular order)

• 1998 River Fatality Report

• Bryan Nystrom’s Webshots – Photos of Repairs, modifications.

• Paddle Basics 101 – What kind of paddle should I buy?

• SEEKayak – A sea kayaking links directory

• Lifesaving Resources Inc