Everything you need to know about plotting your course for a safe, smooth paddling adventure.

Learn essential navigation procedures specially adapted to the needs of sea kayakers.

Use GPS to plan routes and determine heading, speed, and position.

Make sense of nautical charts and maps. Interpret buoys, lights, and other aids to navigation.

Make the best use of both deck-mounted and handheld compasses.

Use tides and currents to your advantage.

Ray Killen is an American Canoe Association-certified coastal kayak instructor and the former chair of its Coastal Kayaking Committee.

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A clear kayak made from a durable polycarbonate material is an awesome ride for recreational kayakers.

The two-seater kayak, a Clear Blue Hawaii Molokini Two Passenger Transparent Ocean Kayak, is completely transparent allowing the paddler to see deep down into the water below.

I can definitely see the benefits when sea kayaking in Hawaii, the Caribbean or other tropical waters. Even in certain clear or mostly clear running rivers – it would be great for fishing since you could see exactly where your prey is hiding!

The high quality materials have been impact tested – including intense crashing against rocky shorelines, 20 ft drops, hammer blows and an ejection from a vehicle at 70mph. We assume the boat emerged from these test unscathed.

Transportation and storage of this futuristic kayak is made easy because of the anodized aluminum internal frame system. Basically, it’s collapsible – coming from someone who stores her kayak in the living room, that’s a plus in my book.

There was only one review so far on Amazon where the kayak is available for a mere $1,799, and that buyer loved it. I can imagine it would be great for kids – of all ages!

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