Associations
American Canoe Association: works to ensure safe and enjoyable recreation opportunities on America's waterways. Serves as an advocate for paddlers and conservation of the world's lakes and streams. Phone: 703-451-0141.

Professional Paddlesports Association: dedicated to preserving North America's waterways and to protecting the rights of small businesses operating on these waterways. Phone: 859-472-2205.

Trade Association of Paddle Sports (TAPS): provides access to paddle sports businesses, products, services, and events in your area, as well as recent developments in the sport of paddling. Phone: 262-242-5228.

USA Canoe/Kayak: encourages the growth of paddling as a recognized competitive sport and recreational activity through educational programs. Phone: 518-523-1855.

Schools
Essex River Basin Adventures: offers regular clinics (introductory through advanced) in strokes, rescue bracing, rolling, and surfing, as well as rescue seminars and private instruction. Phone: 978-768-3722.

Lake Champlain Sea Kayak Institute: as a program of the Adirondack Experience at Plattsburgh State University of New York, the institute offers a week of classes, clinics, contests and demonstrations with experienced instructors. Phone: 518-564-3054.

Outward Bound: learn kayaking skills with the least possible impact on the environment, as well as how to work as a team. Phone: 888-882-6863.

Books
Basic Book of Sea Kayaking, by Derek C. Hutchinson
Sea Kayaking: A Woman's Guide, by Shelley Johnson
The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking, Derek C. Hutchinson

Magazines
Atlantic Coastal Kayaker: mix of readers' stories, voyages, techniques, safety, building articles, and a classifieds section. Published 10 times a year.
Canoe & Kayak Magazine: equipment and services, conservation news, and features on paddling destinations and techniques for whitewater, flatwater, and open ocean.
Paddler Magazine: paddling destinations, gear reviews, tips and skills, ecology and environmental issue updates, and tales from fellow paddlers.
Sea Kayaker: bimonthly magazine devoted solely to sea kayaks, their use, design, and history.