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Kayaking for Fitness

An 8-week Program to Get Fit and Have Fun

par Jodi Bigelow ...

This is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and body tone through kayaking. ... En savoir plus

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This is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and body tone through kayaking.
... En savoir plus
Torrents As Yet Unknown

Daring Whitewater Ventures into the World's Great River Gorges

par Wickliffe W. Walker ...

**A dramatic narrative tour of 10 of the world’s most incredible whitewater adventures—spanning 5 continents and 40 years—guided by a legendary whitewater trailblazerThis fascinating history of daring whitewater explorers stands alongside classic works on mountaineering, outdoor survival, and extreme sportsPerfect for fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Candice Millard’s River of the Gods**In ... En savoir plus

$22.39 CAD

**A dramatic narrative tour of 10 of the world’s most incredible whitewater adventures—spanning 5 continents and 40 years—guided by a legendary whitewater trailblazerThis fascinating history of daring whitewater explorers stands alongside classic works on mountaineering, outdoor survival, and extreme sportsPerfect for fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Candice Millard’s River of the Gods**In
... En savoir plus
Amazon Woman

par Darcy Gaechter ...

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 ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Escape to Clayoquot Sound

Finding Home in a Wild Place

par John Dowd, Bea Dowd ...

A couple's affectionate retrospective of their decade spent living off the grid, in a coastal paradise for paddlers, whale watchers, and naturalists.Twenty years ago, two empty-nesters with a love of the outdoors stumbled upon a vacant beach house on a small island in Clayoquot Sound, part of an off-grid, ten-acre stretch nestled within a provincial park reserve. Escape to Clayoquot Sound is an ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A couple's affectionate retrospective of their decade spent living off the grid, in a coastal paradise for paddlers, whale watchers, and naturalists.Twenty years ago, two empty-nesters with a love of the outdoors stumbled upon a vacant beach house on a small island in Clayoquot Sound, part of an off-grid, ten-acre stretch nestled within a provincial park reserve. Escape to Clayoquot Sound is an
... En savoir plus
Kabloona in the Yellow Kayak

One Woman's Journey Through the Northwest Passage

par Victoria Jason ...

During the summers of 1991 through 1994 Victoria Jason and two companions--Fred Reffler and Don Starkell--set out to kayak from Churchill, Manitoba to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. When she set out in 1991, Victoria, already a grandmother of two, had been kayaking for only a year and was still recovering from the second of two strokes.Her 7,500 km journey lasted four years. In the first year ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

During the summers of 1991 through 1994 Victoria Jason and two companions--Fred Reffler and Don Starkell--set out to kayak from Churchill, Manitoba to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. When she set out in 1991, Victoria, already a grandmother of two, had been kayaking for only a year and was still recovering from the second of two strokes.Her 7,500 km journey lasted four years. In the first year
... En savoir plus
Risk

A Life Saved by the River

par Susan Norman ...

A compelling narrative about a pioneering woman’s connection to wild rivers as a whitewater world champion, and how the journey heals past and current childhood trauma.Alternating between two time periods, Risk is about Sue Norman’s journey as a pioneer in international whitewater kayaking and rafting competition. Outdoor adventure helped the author cope with the trauma of her mother’s diagnosis ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A compelling narrative about a pioneering woman’s connection to wild rivers as a whitewater world champion, and how the journey heals past and current childhood trauma.Alternating between two time periods, Risk is about Sue Norman’s journey as a pioneer in international whitewater kayaking and rafting competition. Outdoor adventure helped the author cope with the trauma of her mother’s diagnosis
... En savoir plus
Inflatable Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide

Buying, Learning & Exploring

par Chris Scott ...

Collections Livre 4 - Beginner's Guides
There has been an explosion of interest in paddling right across the world – in 2020, British Canoeing reported a 40% rise in members, with 19,000 signing up in a 3-month period. Much of this interest has been in inflatable kayaks, with the author's own website (inflatablekayaksandpackrafts.com) averaging 1,000 visits a day. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable kayaks, and the ... En savoir plus

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There has been an explosion of interest in paddling right across the world – in 2020, British Canoeing reported a 40% rise in members, with 19,000 signing up in a 3-month period. Much of this interest has been in inflatable kayaks, with the author's own website (inflatablekayaksandpackrafts.com) averaging 1,000 visits a day. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable kayaks, and the
... En savoir plus
A Taste of Adventure: Excerpts from the Real-Life Jungle Adventure Memoir Dancing with Death

par Jean-Philippe Soulé ...

Excerpts from the real-life jungle adventure memoir Dancing with Death illustrated with 24 colorful photographs.This short eBook includes two sample readings from the award-winning adventure-travel memoir Dancing with Death. The excerpted "Prologue" explains the book's origins; and the feature excerpt "On the Verge of Extinction" offers a glimpse into the lives of the last Pech Indigenous people ... En savoir plus

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Excerpts from the real-life jungle adventure memoir Dancing with Death illustrated with 24 colorful photographs.This short eBook includes two sample readings from the award-winning adventure-travel memoir Dancing with Death. The excerpted "Prologue" explains the book's origins; and the feature excerpt "On the Verge of Extinction" offers a glimpse into the lives of the last Pech Indigenous people
... En savoir plus
The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition

par Shelley Johnson ...

"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."--Sea Kayaker MagazineThe first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with ... En savoir plus

$33.69 CAD

"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter."--Sea Kayaker MagazineThe first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with
... En savoir plus
How To Modify Your Kayak To Personalize It To Your Needs

par Richard Johnson ...

Most people who buy a kayak, purchase a "bare boat", that is, a boat that is little more than a shell and an uncomfortable seat.This book gives a number of ways to modify that "bare boat" by adding bulkheads and hatches, deck-lines, bungie cords and many orther items that are normally found on the high-end boats to enable the owner to take their boat camping or touring.You don't need to be an ... En savoir plus

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Most people who buy a kayak, purchase a "bare boat", that is, a boat that is little more than a shell and an uncomfortable seat.This book gives a number of ways to modify that "bare boat" by adding bulkheads and hatches, deck-lines, bungie cords and many orther items that are normally found on the high-end boats to enable the owner to take their boat camping or touring.You don't need to be an
... En savoir plus
Paddling Gear You Can Make For The Do-It-Yourself And Poverty-Strricken Paddler

par Richard Johnson ...

Kayaking is NOT a cheap sport. Unlike hiking which you can do by tossing some water bottles and a few sandwiches in your kids school backpack, Kayaking requires the purchase of a boat ($500-$1500), a PFD ($50-$150) and a paddle ($50-$100) at the minimum! So it'll cost you between $600 and $2k just to start the sport.Then by the time you toss in all that extra gear you should have like dry-bags, ... En savoir plus

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Kayaking is NOT a cheap sport. Unlike hiking which you can do by tossing some water bottles and a few sandwiches in your kids school backpack, Kayaking requires the purchase of a boat ($500-$1500), a PFD ($50-$150) and a paddle ($50-$100) at the minimum! So it'll cost you between $600 and $2k just to start the sport.Then by the time you toss in all that extra gear you should have like dry-bags,
... En savoir plus
Paddling North

A Solo Adventure Along the Inside Passage

par Audrey Sutherland ...

In a tale remarkable for its quiet confidence and acute natural observation, the author of Paddling Hawaii begins with her decision, at age 60, to undertake a solo, summer-long voyage along the southeast coast of Alaska in an inflatable kayak. Paddling North is a compilation of Sutherland’s first two (of over 20) such annual trips and her day-by-day travels through the Inside Passage from ... En savoir plus

$10.69 CAD

In a tale remarkable for its quiet confidence and acute natural observation, the author of Paddling Hawaii begins with her decision, at age 60, to undertake a solo, summer-long voyage along the southeast coast of Alaska in an inflatable kayak. Paddling North is a compilation of Sutherland’s first two (of over 20) such annual trips and her day-by-day travels through the Inside Passage from
... En savoir plus
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

Expert Advice on Buying a Canoe or a Kayak

par Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Dennis Stuhaug ...

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 ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

par Nick Schade ...

Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate ... En savoir plus

$28.29 CAD

Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate
... En savoir plus
High Infatuation

A Climber's Guide To Love and Gravity

par Steph Davis ...

Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside--and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside--and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's
... En savoir plus
Hook, line and kayak

par Mark Benn ...

Journal of fishing and outdoor adventures, featuring locations throughout Ontario and species of fish native to these locations. ... En savoir plus

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Journal of fishing and outdoor adventures, featuring locations throughout Ontario and species of fish native to these locations.
... En savoir plus
Hell or High Water

Surviving Tibet's Tsango River

par Peter Heller ...

Collections series Vintage Departures
From the bestselling author of The Dog Stars, the true story of an elite kayaking team's heroic conquest of the world’s last great adventure prize: Tibet's Tsangpo River.The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery. Sacred to the Buddhists, the inspiration for Shangri La, the Gorge is as steeped in legend and mystery as any spot on earth. As a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of The Dog Stars, the true story of an elite kayaking team's heroic conquest of the world’s last great adventure prize: Tibet's Tsangpo River.The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery. Sacred to the Buddhists, the inspiration for Shangri La, the Gorge is as steeped in legend and mystery as any spot on earth. As a
... En savoir plus
Crossing the Ditch

par James Castrission ...

Two mates, a kayak, and the conquest of the Tasman.'this is the gripping and inspirational account of two ordinary blokes ... double-handedly proving that the Age of Adventure is not over!' PEtER FItZSIMONS With more than two thousand kilometres of treacherous seas and dangerously unpredictable weather and currents, it was little wonder no-one had ever successfully crossed the tasman by kayak. ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Two mates, a kayak, and the conquest of the Tasman.'this is the gripping and inspirational account of two ordinary blokes ... double-handedly proving that the Age of Adventure is not over!' PEtER FItZSIMONS With more than two thousand kilometres of treacherous seas and dangerously unpredictable weather and currents, it was little wonder no-one had ever successfully crossed the tasman by kayak.
... En savoir plus
A Season on the Water, Reflections from the Red Kayak

Paddlin' On Trademark Series, #2

par Mary Anne Smrz ...

Collections Livre 2 - Paddlin' On Trademark Series
A Season on the Water is Mary Anne Smrz's second book in the Reflections from the Red Kayak series. Mary Anne invites you to "paddle on" toward your authentic self as she reveals nature's life lessons, discovered during a year of kayak excursions. Whether you are a kayak enthusiast or not, share Mary Anne's thoughts and journal a few of your own, as you "paddle on" with A Season on the Water. ... En savoir plus

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A Season on the Water is Mary Anne Smrz's second book in the Reflections from the Red Kayak series. Mary Anne invites you to "paddle on" toward your authentic self as she reveals nature's life lessons, discovered during a year of kayak excursions. Whether you are a kayak enthusiast or not, share Mary Anne's thoughts and journal a few of your own, as you "paddle on" with A Season on the Water.
... En savoir plus
To Be a Warrior

The Adventurous Life and Mysterious Death of Billy Davidson

par Brandon Pullan ...

An energetic and engaging investigation into the life and death of legendary climber, paddler, and recluse Billy “Kayak Bill” Davidson.Billy Davidson (1947–2003) was born in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in an orphanage in the 1950s. Living close to the Rockies, he was introduced to mountaineering at an early age and climbed his first mountain at 12 years old, eventually becoming one of Canada’s ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

An energetic and engaging investigation into the life and death of legendary climber, paddler, and recluse Billy “Kayak Bill” Davidson.Billy Davidson (1947–2003) was born in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in an orphanage in the 1950s. Living close to the Rockies, he was introduced to mountaineering at an early age and climbed his first mountain at 12 years old, eventually becoming one of Canada’s
... En savoir plus
Becoming Coastal

25 Years of Exploration and Discovery of the British Columbia Coast

par Alex Zimmerman ...

In this collection of narratives Victoria technologist, environmentalist and writer Alex Zimmerman tells stories not only of self-propelled travel and adventure but also of nature, the magnificent environment and of interesting people that he meets on the coast of British Columbia. Zimmerman is not the first to paddle and write about the BC Coast, but he brings a fresh and personal perspective as ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In this collection of narratives Victoria technologist, environmentalist and writer Alex Zimmerman tells stories not only of self-propelled travel and adventure but also of nature, the magnificent environment and of interesting people that he meets on the coast of British Columbia. Zimmerman is not the first to paddle and write about the BC Coast, but he brings a fresh and personal perspective as
... En savoir plus
Kayak Across the Atlantic

par Pete Bray ...

Kayak Across the Atlantic is an extraordinary first-hand account of the first ever single-handed crossing of the North Atlantic, achieved against all formidable odds. Former SAS Sergeant Pete Bray's solo unsupported voyage in a flimsy twenty-seven-foot kayak is one of the most courageous feats undertaken by man through one of the most inhospitable oceans in the world. For seventy-six days, the ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Kayak Across the Atlantic is an extraordinary first-hand account of the first ever single-handed crossing of the North Atlantic, achieved against all formidable odds. Former SAS Sergeant Pete Bray's solo unsupported voyage in a flimsy twenty-seven-foot kayak is one of the most courageous feats undertaken by man through one of the most inhospitable oceans in the world. For seventy-six days, the
... En savoir plus
The Proper Paddler: Posture & Body Mechanics

par Jay Gitomer ...

The Proper Paddler: Posture & Body Mechanics is a head-to-toe look at the principles and applications of body position and movement for kayakers. Written in plain English, The Proper Paddler is intended to help intermediate paddlers take their skills to the next level. The book explains why how changes in posture affect stability and endurance and includes illustrations, a red-flag checklist to ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Proper Paddler: Posture & Body Mechanics is a head-to-toe look at the principles and applications of body position and movement for kayakers. Written in plain English, The Proper Paddler is intended to help intermediate paddlers take their skills to the next level. The book explains why how changes in posture affect stability and endurance and includes illustrations, a red-flag checklist to
... En savoir plus
Oser: L'audacieux parcours de Diane de Caraquet à l'Arctique

par Diane Gionet-Haché, Michèle Morel, Bernard Thériault ...

« ... j’avais réfléchi à la possibilité de rencontrer des ours ; en fait, j’avais peur d’en rencontrer ! (...) Sans fusil, avec une petite hache et un couteau comme seule défense en cas d’attaque, j’avais été sauvée par mon sang-froid. C’était un éloquent rappel de l’importance de maîtriser ma peur. Si j’avais cédé à la panique, si j’avais utilisé mon bear spray, que serait devenue mon histoire ? ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

« ... j’avais réfléchi à la possibilité de rencontrer des ours ; en fait, j’avais peur d’en rencontrer ! (...) Sans fusil, avec une petite hache et un couteau comme seule défense en cas d’attaque, j’avais été sauvée par mon sang-froid. C’était un éloquent rappel de l’importance de maîtriser ma peur. Si j’avais cédé à la panique, si j’avais utilisé mon bear spray, que serait devenue mon histoire ?
... En savoir plus

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