Canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports Books
Starpath Publications Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation
£26.10
Wildwaters Publishing Canoeing the Mountain Gifts from the Waters
£11.30
Ragbagger Press Hurleys Journal
£34.02
John C. Dailey A Canoe Country Memoir
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£17.99
Creative Media Partners, LLC Canoeing in the Wilderness
£14.09
Creative Media Partners, LLC Paddle and Portage From Moosehead Lake to Aroostook River Maine
£14.09
John Connelly If Were Going to Die Its Probably Here
£12.99
St Martin's Press No Barriers
Book SynopsisThe moving story of Erik Weihenmayer, the first and only blind person to summit Mount Everest, and his journey since descending Mount Everest
£16.54
Digireads.com Woodcraft and Camping
£10.66
Trafford Publishing Paddle Adventuring with Canoe and Kayak
£15.50
Mayan White Water Mayan Whitewater Chiapas Belize 2nd Edition
£28.00
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Tactics for Long Distance Sea Kayaking
£10.87
University of Tennessee Press Paddling The Tennessee River: A Voyage On Easy Water
Book SynopsisIn late August 1998, Kim Trevathan and his dog, Jasper, set out by canoe on a long, slow trip down the 652 miles of the Tennessee River, the largest tributary of the Ohio. Trevathan wanted to experience the river in its entirety, from Knoxville’s narrow, winding channel, which flows past rocky bluffs, to the wide-open waters of Kentucky Lake at its lower end.Over the course of the five-week voyage, Trevathan rediscovered the people and places that made history on the Tennessee’s banks. He crossed the path of the explorer Meriwether Lewis along the Natchez Trace, noted the sites of Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War battles, and passed Hiwassee Island, the spot where a teenaged runaway named Sam Houston lived with Cherokee Chief Jolly.Trevathan also came to know the modern river’s dwellers, including a towboat pilot, two couples who traded in their landlocked homes for life on the river, a campground owner, and a meteorologist for NASA. He placed his life in the hands of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lock operators as he and Jasper navigated the river’s nine dams.Paddling the Tennessee River is a powerful travel narrative that captures the river’s wild, turbulent, and defiant past and confronts what it has become—an overused and overdeveloped series of lakes. But first and foremost, the book is the story of a man and his dog, riding low enough to smell the water and to discover the promise of a slow river running through the southern heartland.The Author: Kim Trevathan, who earned his M.F.A. in creative writing at the University of Alabama, works as a new media writer and producer and writes a column for the Maryville Daily Times. His essays and short stories have been published in The Distillery, New Millennium Writings, The Texas Review, New Delta Review, and Under the Sun. He lives in Rockford, Tennessee.
£25.60
Burford Books Take a Paddlefinger Lakes: Quiet Water for Canoes and Kayaks in New York's Finger Lakes
£17.09
£14.24
University of Tennessee Press Against the Current: Paddling Upstream on the Tennessee River
Book SynopsisIn August 1998 Kim Trevathan summoned his beloved 45-pound German shepherd mix, Jasper, and paddled a canoe down the Tennessee River, an adventure chronicled in Paddling the Tennessee River: A Voyage on Easy Water. Twenty years later, in Against the Current: Paddling Upstream on the Tennessee River, he invites readers on a voyage of light-hearted rumination about time, memory, and change as he paddles the same river in the same boat—but this time going upstream, starting out in early spring instead of late summer. In sparkling prose, Trevathan describes the life of the river before and after the dams, the sometimes daunting condition of its environment, its banks’ host of evolving communities—and also the joys and follies of having a new puppy, 65-pound Maggie, for a shipmate.Trevathan discusses the Tennessee River’s varied contributions to the cultures that hug its waterway (Kentuckians refer to it as a lake, but Tennesseans call it a river), and the writer’s intimate style proves a perfect lens for the passageway from Kentucky to Tennessee to Alabama and back to Tennessee. In choice observations and chance encounters along the route, Trevathan uncovers meaningful differences among the Tennessee Valley’s people—and not a few differences in himself, now an older, wiser adventurer.Whether he is struggling to calm his land-loving companion, confronting his body’s newfound aches and pains, craving a hard-to-find cheeseburger, or scouting for a safe place to camp for the night, Trevathan perseveres in his quest to reacquaint himself with the river and to discover new things about it. And, owing to his masterful sense of detail, cadence, and narrative craft, Trevathan keeps the reader at the heart of the journey. The Tennessee River is a remarkable landmark, and this text exhibits its past and present qualities with a perspective only Trevathan can provide.
£29.66
Consilience Media In the Flow
£22.66
Scafidi Travels Kayak The Mangoky
£14.24
Schuler Books Michigans Looking Glass River
£15.19
Daytripping Kayak Wisconsin Day Tripping Kayak Wisconsin Waters of Green Bay West Shore
£16.10
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Silent Hunter
£13.22
Independently Published Canadian Maritimes Cycling Guide to Coastal Routes Culture
£21.06
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp ACA Story Project 2025
£13.26
Independently Published Trails of the Sierra Nevada 20252026
£15.59
Independently Published Oregon California Coastal Parks
£15.35
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Trails in New Guinea 2026
£21.74
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Cycling Madeira 2026
£13.99
Independently Published Unstoppable
£15.50
Rizzoli International Publications Americas Great River Journeys 50 Canoe Kayak and
Book SynopsisAn inspirational bucket list for anyone interested in rafting, kayaking, or canoeing—from armchair traveler to recreational paddler to hard-core white-water enthusiast. From the Penobscot to the Potomac, the New to the Suwannee, the Colorado to the Snake, America’s Great River Journeys entices people to experience America from its free-flowing waterways. Vivid descriptions of our nation’s fifty finest river trips are complete with stunning photos of each leg of each journey, an engaging narrative, and practical tips about the length of trips, seasonal preferences, difficulty of white water, joys of camping along the shores, availability of professional outfitters, and other details. Through beautiful photography and compelling writing, America’s Great River Journeys is a celebration of the best rivers for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting—from Alaska to Florida—along 7,000 miles of our nation&rsqTrade Review"This hefty, gorgeous tome by Tim Palmer, an ace photographer and author of 26 books, will make you yearn for the wild blue yonder. He enthusiastically and expertly encourages readers to exult in the USA's 7,000 miles of free-flowing waterways in 28 states—following the finest routes in ten regions: New England, Appalachian Mountains, Deep South, Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. The book is inspirational, enlightening, and bolstered by practical know-how: tips about trip lengths, whitewater challenges, permit requirements, camping sites, and outfitters. With an intro by Richard Bangs, founder of Sobek Expeditions (the first multi-national river-running company and pioneering outfitter for worldwide active wilderness travel), America’s Great River Journeys is an adventure in itself and a praise for American Rivers, an organization that helps protect wild waterways, renews damaged streams and preserves clean water and nature. 'Where's your paddle?'"—Forbes.com"In a world connected by highways and airplanes, travelers rarely rely on rivers for transportation. But that’s exactly why they should, says Tim Palmer, author of America’s Great River Journeys: 50 Canoe, Kayak, and Raft Adventures. 'Rivers take us to places we cannot see through a windshield. There’s something fundamental in getting into a little boat and pushing off the shore and seeing the landscape from the water.' —USA TODAYFrom the Penobscot to the Potomac, the New to the Suwannee, the Colorado to the Snake, America’s Great River Journeys entices readers to experience America from its free-flowing waterways. Vivid descriptions of our nation’s 50 finest river trips are complete with stunning photos of each leg of each journey, an engaging narrative, and practical tips about the length of trips, seasonal preferences, difficulty of white water, joys of camping along the shores, availability of professional outfitters and other details. —Susquehanna Life"There are many good ways to see the planet, to explore, and to seek adventure, but to travel down the greatest rivers in America with Tim Palmer is among the very best. This book is the wish list I wish I had found fifty years ago. Once you go—or simply turn these pages—you'll know that every one of these rivers is worth saving so that others might go there as well. —Yvon Chouinard, river runner, climber, founder of Patagonia, Inc. “I’ve been guiding river trips and running my own outfitting company for twenty years, and I can say with confidence that Tim Palmer is uniquely qualified to write about America’s best river journeys. His motivation for getting out on rivers is infectious, and his descriptions of these outings are the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to see or travel on our country’s waterways. Read Tim's book and then go!" —Zach Collier, river explorer and owner/outfitter, Northwest Rafting Company "Tim Palmer’s narratives and photos capture the allure of free-flowing water and illuminate the importance of rivers in our lives. There’s nothing quite like a river trip if you’re searching for adventure, connection with friends and family, or discovering the very best of America’s natural treasures. Sign me up for any one of the fifty magnificent journeys that Tim so well describes." —Bob Irvin, President of American Rivers "In this book Tim Palmer brings the allure and enchantment of rivers to everyone. Most of us grow to love only the places we know, so this heartfelt chronicle is essential beyond its extremely successful mission of guiding people to the best river trips in America. By introducing us to these special places, Tim also guides us toward long-term stewardship that’s essential for all our flowing waters." —Mark Singleton, Executive Director, American Whitewater
£13.48
The University of Chicago Press Downriver
Book SynopsisMixing lyrical accounts of quiet paddling through breathtaking beauty with nights spent camping solo and lively discussions with farmers, city officials, and other people met along the way, Downriver is a foray into the present-and future-of water in the American west.
£18.05
University of Nebraska Press Kayaking Alone Nine Hundred Miles from Idahos
Book SynopsisThe Columbia and its tributaries are rivers of conflict. Mike Barenti entered the heart of this conflict when he slid a whitewater kayak into the headwaters of central Idaho's Salmon River and started paddling toward the Pacific Ocean. This is a narrative of man and nature, one-on-one, but also of man and nature writ large.Trade Review“A fresh look at a river system critical to our history and our future. . . . This is a good book about paddling, and an even better book about the salmon, science and politics up the Columbia.”—The Spokesman-Review"Part travelogue, part history lesson, part ecological meditation, Kayaking Alone is the product of a tough but revealing trip."—Idaho Arts Quarterly“This book flows from cover to cover like the rivers traveled within its pages, and the story is never the same for long. Barenti takes readers on a ride deep into the personality of the West, shedding light on the culture of the region every time he eddies out.”—Sam Weiss, Paddling Life“Kayaking Alone provides much more than a chronicle of one man’s quest to find adventure on a great river system…Barenti weaves conversations with the people he meets, farmers, ranchers, river guides, fisheries biologists, native peoples and dam workers, into a narrative revealing the complex interaction among the economy, the environment and the lives of the inhabitants of the lower Snake and Columbia River.”—Stan Miller, OutthereMonthly.com “This book is a good combination of paddling, river history, and the plight of the salmon on the river of the same name.”—Cascade Currents"Kayaking Alone turns out to be a meditation on salmon, on western rivers, and on American relations to the natural world. The prose is direct and provoking, and the book's pace moves as smartly as any healthy current—delivering us from landmark to new vista to conclusions with steady force."—Jeffrey McCarthy, Western American LiteratureTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Map 1. Sunbeam 2. Where the Marlboro Man Might Settle 3. Henry Clay Merritt, on His 158th Birthday 4. Into the Wilderness 5. Watching Fish in Riggins 6. Dragonflies and the Plant Migration 7. Into the Breach 8. Locking through with Smolt 9. River of Empire 10. The Swallowing Monster and the Pictograph Island 11. Watching Fish at Bonneville Dam 12. Used Up by the Wind 13. Looking Back at Cape Disappointment Selected Sources
£18.99
Johns Hopkins University Press Paddle Maryland
Book SynopsisExplore the natural beauty of Maryland by water. With the Chesapeake Baythe largest estuary in the United Statesthe Potomac, Monocacy, and Patapsco Rivers, and countless streams, creeks, swamps, and marshes, Maryland is an ideal locale for people to take to the water and enjoy the natural beauty of the Free State. In Paddle Maryland, lifelong Marylander and devoted paddler Bryan MacKay presents twenty-two of his favorite canoe and kayak trips. From lazy floats down the Potomac to swamp excursions on the Eastern Shore, each trip has been selected for its incredible scenery and ample opportunities to observe nature. Included are both tidal and nontidal paddling trips, and MacKay, an ecologist, describes the wildlife and vegetation you will encounter along the way. Considering biodiversity, conservation, and climate change, MacKay also discusses what these issues mean for Maryland's waterways and their inhabitants. With its beautiful illustrations and wealth of practical advice and Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsSwamps and Whitewater Paddling in Maryland1. Janes Island State Park2. Pocomoke River3. Corkers Creek4. Corkers Creek5. Nassawango Creek6. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge7. Transquaking River8. Tuckahoe Creek9. Nanjemoy Creek10. Mallows Bay11. Mattawoman Creek12. Mataponi Creek13. Anacostia River14. Lake Roland and the Jones Falls15. Gunpowder Delta16. Gunpowder Delta17. Gunpowder Delta18. Upper Gunpowder River19. Monocacy River20. Antietam Creek21. Dam Number Four Cave22. Paw Paw BendsIndex
£15.68
University of Minnesota Press Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two
Book SynopsisThe remarkable eighty-five-day journey of the first two women to canoe the 2,000-mile route from Minneapolis to Hudson BayUnrelenting winds, carnivorous polar bears, snake nests, sweltering heat, and constant hunger. Paddling from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, following the 2,000-mile route made famous by Eric Sevareid in his 1935 classic Canoeing with the Cree, Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho faced unexpected trials, some harrowing, some simply odd. But for the two friends—the first women to make this expedition—there was one timeless challenge: the occasional pitfalls that test character and friendship. Warren’s spellbinding account retraces the women’s journey from inspiration to Arctic waters, giving readers an insider view from the practicalities of planning a three-month canoe expedition to the successful accomplishment of the adventure of a lifetime. Along the route we meet the people who live and work on the waterways, including denizens of a resort who supply much-needed sustenance; a solitary resident in the wilderness who helps plug a leak; and the people of the Cree First Nation at Norway House, where the canoeists acquire a furry companion. Describing the tensions that erupt between the women (who at one point communicate with each other only by note) and the natural and human-made phenomena they encounter—from islands of trash to waterfalls and a wolf pack—Warren brings us into her experience, and we join these modern women (and their dog) as they recreate this historic trip, including the pleasures and perils, the sexism, the social and environmental implications, and the enduring wonder of the wilderness.Trade Review"Ann and Natalie would be heralded for showing that adventure can still be had in a changing environment, and that women have not only a place in the landscape of adventure, but an important voice that needs to be heard. [Their] journey illuminates the physical landscapes, hardships, and human encounters; it also uncovers the heart of any good journey, the human spirit."—Ann Bancroft, from the Foreword"Hudson Bay Bound is a story of friendship forged on the river as two young women paddle 2,000 miles to the Arctic. With the candor and enthusiasm of a first grand adventure, Natalie Warren shares the joys and trials of living by water, propelled northward by muscle power and the belief that anything is possible."—Caroline Van Hemert, author of The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000–Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds"Natalie Warren's Hudson Bay Bound is part adventure-memoir, part nontraditional love story. Her adoration for the water and deep respect for the history of the land it weaves through is clear throughout the journey. Complemented by the intimacy of a friendship cultivated in motion, this is a refreshing, fun, and thoughtful read."—Gale Straub, author of She Explores: Stories of Life-Changing Adventures on the Road and in the Wild"Natalie and Ann’s story is classic example of how the exuberance of youth and a healthy dose of grit make any dream possible. From the foggy swirl of excitement as they launched their canoe into the flooded Minnesota River to their final paddle strokes down the Hayes River, Hudson Bay Bound provides a vivid account of an awesome adventure that we couldn’t put down."—Amy and Dave Freeman, authors of A Year in the Wilderness: Bearing Witness in the Boundary Waters "A friendly, educational quest story for readers of everyone from Rachel Carson to Edward Abbey."—Kirkus Reviews "Hudson Bay Bound exudes female strength and resilience, and shares the obstacles women still face in the outdoors industry."—Rochester Post-Bulletin "An inspiration for young people everywhere to chart their own course."—The Christian Science Monitor "A delightful journey."—International Falls Daily Journal "Written in a storytelling style by Natalie, it’s about adventure, danger, fierce storms, winds, portages, running rapids, wild animals, friendship, humour and a window into the people and communities living along the urban and wilderness waterways."—Northern Wilds "In Hudson Bay Bound, Warren is spreading the gospel of outdoor adventure for teenage girls who feel like they don’t fit in."—Outside "This book is for anyone who wants to reminisce about their own past adventures, wants to understand why their own loved ones have gone or want to go on a nature expedition, and most importantly, to whet the palate of those who desire to set out on their own but are held back by other obligations."—Tower-Soudan Timberjay "You will be inspired as you paddle along with them on their adventure into the wild."—Northeaster "Sometimes that flow is filled with lightning storms, high winds, bears, and other tests of stamina, as Natalie Warren describes in Hudson Bay Bound."—Minnesota Women’s Press "The story takes readers on an engaging, fast-paced journey through both a physical space of interest and the lives of its young adventurers."—Anchorage Daily News "From planning the three-month expedition to completing the adventure of a lifetime, the author gives the reader an insider view of the perils and pleasures of wilderness tripping."—Ely Summer Times Table of ContentsForewordAnn BancroftPrologueFrom Palms to PinesThe Pack-OutFlooded UpstreamAgainst the WindMeet Me at the Popcorn StandRiver Races and Role ModelsLiving the Dream, DownstreamRapture Before the BorderAt Home on the Big LakeDon’t Wake the BeastWaiting for the WindEscape from Gull HarborA Tale of Tiny BoatsWindbound to Norway HouseYork Boats and Dog DaysInto the WildPancakes and PortagesSpring Break at Hell’s GateKnife RapidsPolar Bear ParadiseAfterwordNatalie Warren and Ann Raiho
£14.24
Texas A & M University Press Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways
Book SynopsisWithin about seventy-five miles of downtown Houston, some 1,500 miles of rivers, creeks, lakes, bayous, and bays await discovery. Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways, by longtime paddler Natalie Wiest, is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to experience Houston’s well-watered landscape from the seat of a kayak or canoe.Before introducing readers to the quiet, green world that lies within and around the heart of the city, Wiest gives some pointers on water safety (including swimming and boating); on weather, flood stages, and legal access; and on an often unseen but always present paddling companion—alligators. She also provides a gear checklist for a day trip, a brief guide to boats and paddles, and a “sampler” list of easy places to paddle for true beginners.Presented in nine chapters, each organized around a river system or coastal basin and comprising a “suite” of paddling trips, the excursions described by Wiest offer a general description of the destination, directions (both driving and paddling), and details about the paddling conditions and access sites, which are all publicly owned or managed. Each chapter lists mileages, USGS gauging station numbers, and GIS locations when applicable. Also including ninety color photos and more than thirty detailed maps, Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways offers both novice and experienced paddlers a helpful and enjoyable reference for experiencing nature at water level, in and around Houston.
£19.96
WW Norton & Co Kayaking the Inside Passage: A Paddler's Guide
Book SynopsisThe Inside Passage is something of a holy grail for contemporary sea kayakers. It is without question the most scenic and challenging paddling trip in North America. Revised with route updates, map improvements, and stunning color photography, Kayaking the Inside Passage will aid kayakers in planning paddling trips on the rugged Pacific artery that runs along the western edge of North America. Robert Miller has traversed these waters for decades and created this inimitable guide to kayaking the entire 1,300- mile length of the Inside Passage along one select route with some alternate variations. No other paddling guide covers the entire length of the Inside Passage. Miller includes complete historical and natural background, along with proficiency and equipment recommendations. Paddlers will get the most out of their experience with the advice and hard- won insight of a seasoned veteran.
£15.19
Vintage Canada Canoe Country
Book SynopsisOne of our favourite chroniclers of all things Canadian presents a rollicking, personal, photo-filled history of the relationship between a country and its canoes.From the earliest explorers on the Columbia River in BC or the Mattawa in Ontario to a doomed expedition of voyageurs up the Nile to rescue Khartoum; from the author's family roots deep in the Algonquin wilderness to modern families who have canoed across the country (kids and dogs included): Canoe Country is Roy MacGregor's celebration of the essential and enduring love affair Canadians have with our first and still favourite means of getting around. Famous paddlers have been so enchanted with the canoe that one swore God made Canada as the perfect country in which to paddle it. Drawing on MacGregor's own decades spent whenever possible with a paddle in his hand, this is a story of high adventure on white water and the sweetest peace in nature's quietest corners, from the author best able (and most eage
£15.72
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Kayak Fishing the Northern Gulf Coast
Book SynopsisThe Northern Gulf Coast region of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana is home to some of the best coastal fishing in the world. From redfish, speckled trout, and flounder inshore to big game fish such as mackerel, tarpon, and even billfish off the beaches, kayak anglers have a fishing paradise on these sunny waters. Use this guide to learn where to fish, how to fish, and where to eat and stay to plan the perfect fishing adventure. Best of all, it''s all based on real personal experience from the editor of Southern Kayak Magazine.
£19.54
MQ - University of Nebraska Press Kayaking Alone Nine Hundred Miles from Idahos Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.70
Beaufort Books Waterwalk
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£14.20
John Wiley & Sons Upstream Sons Fathers and Rivers
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£999.99
WW Norton & Co Day Paddling Narragansett Bay
Book SynopsisA complete guide to paddling the calm, low-risk waters of the Narragansett Bay system for canoeists and kayakers of all abilities.
£12.99
WW Norton & Co Day Paddling Long Island Sound A Complete Guide
Book SynopsisA guide for kayakers and canoeists to find access to the safer alongshore waters of Long Island Sound.
£12.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Book SynopsisA new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic. Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of canoeing Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of canoe athletes The only book on this subject endorsed by the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine Table of ContentsList of Contributors, vi Foreword by ICF President, viii Foreword by IOC President, ix Preface, x 1 Introduction, 1Ian Mortimer and Don McKenzie 2 Biomechanics and equipment (sprint and slalom): a review of scientifically confirmed information, 12Barney Wainwright 3 The canoe/kayak athlete, 40Petra Lundström, Jorunn Sundgot Borgen, and Don McKenzie 4 Physiology of canoeing, 47Hans Rosdahl, Jose Calbet, A. William Sheel, and Robert Boushel 5 Sport psychology for canoe and kayak, 62Penny Werthner 6 Training for canoeing, 71Martin Hunter and Sylvain Curinier 7 Medical problems in canoeing and kayaking, 91Bo Berglund 8 Orthopaedic injuries in canoeing, 97Jozsef Dobos 9 Paracanoe, 106John Edwards, Anna Bjerkefors, Johanna Rosen,and Olga Tarassova 10 Exercise performance in masters canoeing athletes, 116Bo Berglund 11 Diversity in canoe sport, 122Don McKenzie and Kari‐Jean McKenzie Index, 133
£51.52
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Washington Canoe Club Images of America
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£21.24
Whitecap Books The Wild Coast 2: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast
£24.22
Fulcrum Inc.,US Water and Sky: Reflections of a Northern Year
Book SynopsisThis narrative goes beyond a mere chronicling of miles traveled, of deep-winter hardships, of whitewater challenges and wildlife confrontations. Paralleling the day-by-day account of their wilderness odyssey is the theme of introspective journeying and self-discovery.
£16.10
Fulcrum Inc.,US Let Them Paddle: Coming of Age on the Water
Book SynopsisA beautifully woven travel narrative describing the river adventures undertaken by Alan Kesselheim's family to recognize and celebrate the coming of age of each of his three children. The rivers paddled include the Kazan River in Nunavut, Canada, the Yellowstone River in Montana, and the Rio Grande in Texas and Mexico.
£17.05
WW Norton & Co 30+ Kayaking Tours Within One Hour of Washington,
Book Synopsis30 Kayaking Tours within One Hour of Washington, DC, catalogs the incredible diversity of waterways ideal for short to medium-length paddles just a short distance from the nation’s capital—from the Potomac, Patuxent, and Anacostia rivers to lakes, reservoirs, and small tributaries. Perfect for city dwellers with limited free time, these are all half-day to full-day trips, including the short drives from the city, covering nearby Virginia and Maryland paddles as well as some within the District itself. With special focus on tides, time of day, and season, Smolinski helps enhance the reader’s chances of observing the wildlife that is so unexpectedly plentiful here. Smolinski is not only an avid kayaker but also a builder of wooden kayaks, and he devotes sections to the immense satisfaction of being on the water in a craft made from scratch—a Zen experience, he says.This guide is your first choice for launching your DC paddling adventures. Longtime paddler and wooden kayak builder Steve Smolinski has written for Sports Focus Magazine. This is his first book. He and his wife paddle their hand-built kayaks in and near DC, as well as elsewhere, whenever they possibly can.
£13.99
