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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 404

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004-07-06
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  • Publisher: Penguin

Go with the flow! You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Detailed information on the different types of canoes, kayaks, and tips for choosing the right one for you. • Paddling strokes, maneuvers, and techniques for all kinds of conditions. • Foolproof tips on navigating all types of waters—from...

Kayak Touring
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 68

Kayak Touring

TheCanoe & Kayak Techniques Series are concise, illustrated guides compiled from Canoe & Kayak magazine. This volume contains: launching and landing in surf, navigating through wind and waves, strokes for long-distance paddling, staying on course in blind crossings, packing and equipping sea kayaks.

Whitewater Kayaking
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 70

Whitewater Kayaking

A concise, illustrated guide compiled from the Canoe & Kayak magazine. Focusing on whitewater kayaking, this book covers strokes and manoeuvres-the Duffek, hole surfing, waterfall running, and eddy turns, plus advice on navigating through tough stretches and setting up racing exercises.

Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 208

Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures

A stunningly illustrated book detailing the world′s most breathtaking on–water adventures Whether it′s paddling down mountain chasms or exploring rugged coastlines, navigating a canoe or kayak counts as one of life′s indescribable joys. And in this memorable collection of 100 extraordinary on–water experiences, armchair adventurers and avid water sport enthusiasts are given a taste of canoeing and kayaking in every climate, condition, and geographical location. From the frozen wastes of North America, the rivers and seas of Europe and Asia, to the stunning waters of the Far East and Australasia, each paddle stroke is brought to life. With something for everyone—from the white wat...

Extreme Sea Kayaking
  • Language: en

Extreme Sea Kayaking

A guide to sea kayaking in surf and along rocky coastlines in extreme weather conditions. Anecdotes and photographs of spectacular situations are included.

Kayaking Made Easy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 283

Kayaking Made Easy

A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation. This edition is completely updated with information about new equipment and techniques, all accompanied by stunning full-color photos.

Amazon Woman
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 304

Amazon Woman

An extraordinary and inspiring chronicle of one woman’s harrowing journey to become the first female to kayak the entire Amazon River. Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, Amazon Woman shows what incredible feats we are capable of and will encourage people, especially women, across all backgrounds and ages to find the courage and strength to live the life they’ve imagined. This 148-day journey began on Darcy Gaetcher’s 35th birthday. The emotional waters that would fester and erupt on the ensuing journey was often more challenging to navigate than the mighty river itself. With blistering lips and irradiated fingernails, Darcy would tackle raging Class Five whitewater for twenty-five d...

Canoe & Kayak
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 772

Canoe & Kayak

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2003
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Canoe and Kayak Handbook
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 362

Canoe and Kayak Handbook

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2002
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  • Publisher: Pesda Press

This handbook is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert. For the beginner, it provides an overview of all aspects of the different paddle sports, whilst the expert can use it as an update to the current theory and practice.

Building Strip-Planked Boats
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 289

Building Strip-Planked Boats

The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) and shows you step-by-step how to build them. Written for all amateur builders, the book covers materials, tools, and safety issues.