The Canoe and Kayak Handbook is the new fourth edition of the BCU Handbook and is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert alike. For the beginner it will provide a good overview of all aspects of the different paddlesports, and a firm foundation in the various disciplines. The coach and experienced paddler will find it invaluable as an update to the current theory and practice, an introduction to new aspects of the sport, and a pointer to other sources of information.