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  • Hook, line and kayak

    by Mark Benn ...
    Journal of fishing and outdoor adventures, featuring locations throughout Ontario and species of fish native to these locations. ... Read more

    $10.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Modify Your Kayak To Personalize It To Your Needs

    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 ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sea Kayaking

    The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions

    by John Dowd ...
    Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group.Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Spirited Waters

    Soloing South Through the Inside Passage

    by Jennifer Hahn ...
    * Mixes adventure travel with natural history in this solo kayaking adventure* Includes the author's hand-drawn illustrationsIn this insightful account of her solo voyage in a sixteen-foot kayak, Jennifer Hahn vividly relates the ecstatic moments and terrifying predicaments of paddling against the wind through Alaska's Inside Passage. Hahn's adventures include dramatic encounters with animals and ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Pacific Alone

    The Untold Story of Kayaking's Boldest Voyage

    by Dave Shively ...
    Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Literature!In the summer of 1987 Ed Gillet achieved what no person has accomplished before or since, a solo crossing from California to Hawaii by kayak. Gillet, at the age of 36 an accomplished sailor and paddler, navigated by sextant and always knew his position within a few miles. Still, Gillet underestimated the abuse his body would ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • No Barriers

    A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon

    2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA)“A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.” —Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling authorErik Weihenmayer is the first and only... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Survival Swimming

    Swimming Training for Escape and Survival

    by Sam Fury ...
    Series series Survival Fitness
    These Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life!Discover everything you need to escape your enemies and survive in the water.Inside this three-part training manual you will learn:Efficient Swimming. Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater.Water Safety and Survival. Learn the dangers of open water and how to survive in it.Water Rescue. Essen... ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Kabloona in the Yellow Kayak

    One Woman's Journey Through the Northwest Passage

    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 ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Principles of the Ninja Paddler: Efficiency & Style for Kayakers

    by Jay Gitomer ...
    You know all the kayak strokes but your paddling could be more polished and easy. Principles of the Ninja Paddler will help you make your boat dance by shining light on the concepts of efficiency and style for kayakers. Each principle is explained clearly and simply, and is tied to a practical application. Recommendations for practices are also provided. Transform your paddling by applying the ... Read more

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  • Paddling North

    A Solo Adventure Along the Inside Passage

    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 ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • No Retreat, No Surrender

    The inspiring story of a world-champion sportsman and cancer warrior

    Few athletes hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky. He made history at the age of fifteen as the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships, he was the country’s spokesman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and he is a multiple-times global surfski champion, having won the internationally famous ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • High Infatuation

    A Climber's Guide To Love and Gravity

    by 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 ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Graveyard of the Pacific

    Shipwreck and Survival on America’s Deadliest Waterway

    A vivid portrait of the Columbia River Bar that combines maritime history, adventure journalism, and memoir, bringing alive the history—and present-- of one of the most notorious stretches of water in the worldOff the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collisionso turbulent and deadly that it’s nicknamed the Graveyard of the ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • DANCING WITH DEATH

    An Epic and Inspiring Travel Adventure

    “An unforgettable escapade of ultimate danger and discovery…”- Readers’ Favorite: 5/5 stars“A thrilling book of real-life adventure;”- David Canford, Author of The ThrowbackFans of John Krakauer will devour this gripping tale of adventure, survival, and a search for life’s deeper meaningTwo men, three years, seven countries, 3000 miles…The Central American Sea Kayak Expedition... ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

    by 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 ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • On Polar Tides

    Paddling and Surviving the Coast of Northern Labrador

    by Nigel Foster ...
    In 1981, Nigel Foster flew to Canada’s Baffin Island to begin a solo kayak trip south toward northern Labrador. After crossing the 40-mile wide Hudson Strait in howling winds and fighting a 10 knot tide race, Foster crash-landed on a small island in the dark. He had frostbitten fingers and was 300 miles from the closest village. With unimaginable good fortune, eight days later he ran across an oil ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide

    Learn to SUP

    by Simon Bassett ...
    Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport worldwide. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable boards and the fact that you can just get on and go all add up to its appeal. But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book – the first UK how-to book on paddleboarding – comes in. It ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Climbing Alpinism

    Training for The New Alpinism, climbing every mountain

    by J.K. Climbing ...
    Series Book 1 - Climbing
    Climbing Alpinism is the set of activities that involves ascending mountains. Training for The New Alpinism, climbing every mountain include traditional outdoor climbing, traversing via ferratas, climb every mountain, and climbing training. Indoor climbing, sport climbing and bouldering are usually considered mountaineering as well.Training for The New Alpinism, climbing every mountain is a very ... Read more

    $7.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Begin Your Kayaking Adventures

    A Simplified Guidebook On Kayaking For Beginners With Basic Kayaking Tips On Kayaking Gear And Kayak Training For You To Learn How To Kayak And Prepare For The Ultimate Kayaking Adventure Of Your Life

    Kayaking is a dangerous water sport that requires accuracy while maneuvering in the waters. That is why it is imperative that kayakers master a variety of strokes before venturing off on whitewater, wild water, or competition sports. All kayakers learn basic and advance strokes before attempting to kayak because each detail learned could save your life. The Eskimo roll, for instance, is a rescue ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Paddling Gear You Can Make For The Do-It-Yourself And Poverty-Strricken Paddler

    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, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sea Kayaking

    Basic Skills, Paddling Techniques, and Expedition Planning

    by Dan Henderson ...
    CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking* Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations* Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency* Advice from expert contributors throughout adds full range of experienceThe latest addition to the award-winnin... ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Proper Paddler: Posture & Body Mechanics

    by 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 ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Paddling Tennessee

    A Guide to the State's Greatest Paddling Adventures

    by Johnny Molloy ...
    Series series Paddling Series
    The Ultimate Guide to Tennessee's Great Paddling!Tennessee truly has something for every paddler, whether float trips down dark water trails of swamp rivers or kayaking excursions along whitewater streams. Paddling Tennessee describes the best and most accessible routes, including Reelfoot Lake and the Hatchie River in the west; the Volunteer State’s contribution to great rivers of the world—the ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Paddling Everglades and Biscayne National Parks

    A Guide to the Best Paddling Adventures

    Series series Paddling Series
    The Ultimate Guide to Paddling the Everglades!Nothing compares to paddling Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Encompassing nearly 1.7 million acres combined, these two national parks cover most of South Florida, from Everglades City south to Flamingo and across much of Florida Bay, and from the western shoreline of Biscayne Bay east to the offshore reefs, including part of the upper Florida ... Read more

    $16.99 USD