Canoeing, kayaking and other paddle sports Books
Pesda Press Great Glen Canoe Trail: A complete guide to
Book SynopsisA complete guide to Scotland's first formal canoe trail. Revised and updated in this 2nd edition. This guide is an essential resource to help you plan your journey through the Great Glen across Scotland. As well as the calm waters of the Caledonian Canal there are the challenging open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. Here you will find advice on how to deal with the conditions as well as food, equipment, safety, communication and rescue. The best craft for the adventure are open canoes, sea kayaks or touring kayaks. There is advice on choosing the right craft, loading it, and the best ways of carrying it over portages. The coast to coast route can normally be completed in three to five days. We have split the route into a five- day expedition and each day is described in detail, including camping and other forms of accommodation. There are also numerous single day options and, for the more advanced paddlers, suggested routes that link stretches of river with lochs and canal sections.
£12.34
Pesda Press PaddleMore in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs: A
Book SynopsisLoch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is long established as a playground for paddlers and attracts visitors from all over the world. Loch Lomond itself has over eighty kilometres of shoreline to explore, but there is so much more to the park. The twenty-two navigable lochs range from the vast sea lochs around Loch Long to small inland bodies such as Loch Chon. The rivers vary from relaxed meandering waterways like the Balvaig to the steep white water of the River Falloch and everything in between. This vast array of options in such close proximity makes this park the perfect place for every paddler of any level, looking for whatever type of adventure. The area is also outstandingly beautiful and it is commonplace to see deer and red squirrels playing on the shores, as well as the many other species of mammal, bird and water life which call this park home. Rather than limiting you to one discipline, we have focused on all options within the national park. Whether you want hardcore white water, multi-day touring trips or a relaxing afternoon exploring sheltered water with your family, you'll find all that and much more in this book.
£16.19
Pesda Press South West Sea Kayaking: Isle of Wight to the
Book SynopsisIn this new edition, the south-west coast of England is described in 50 great voyages, from the Isle of Wight to the Scilly Isles to the Severn Estuary. As well as describing 50 great kayaking journeys, this updated book presents all the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker's 'pilot' for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area. It follows the successful format of other Pesda Press sea kayaking guides, presenting the information in a user-friendly fashion and making good use of maps and colour photographs. As well as providing essential information on where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, the book does much to stimulate and inform our interest in the environment we are passing through. It is full of facts and anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals.
£22.49
Pesda Press Welsh Sea Kayaking: 51 Great Sea Kayaking Voyages
Book SynopsisThe Welsh coastline, in all its varied guises, provides a fantastic playground for the sea kayaker. These select fifty-one journeys cover all of the interesting parts of the coast and provide easy sheltered paddles, testing offshore trips for the adventurous and everything in between. Illustrated with superb colour photographs and useful maps, this book is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips. Detailed tidal information also allows the book to serve as a valuable valuable inshore pilot for water users such as stand up paddlers, anglers, windsurfers and sailors. New in 2nd edition: - 1 new inspirational route - A selection of new photos - Sat nav coordinates for access
£22.49
Pesda Press Scottish Sea Kayaking: Sixty-Two Great Sea Kayak
Book SynopsisA selected guide to the finest coastal paddling trips around Scotland. This completely revised and updated 2nd edition is packed with great photography and detailed route maps, alongside descriptions and anecdotes revealing Scotland's rich tapestry of maritime scenery, wildlife, history, geology and culture. Although primarily written for kayakers, the detailed tidal information contained within the book would also serve as a valuable inshore pilot for other water users such as anglers, windsurfers, sailors and SUP enthusiasts. New in this edition: * 12 additional routes (62 in total) * Selected routes in the Orkneys and Shetlands * New photos throughout * Improved maps * Sat nav coordinates for access points
£22.49
Pesda Press Paddle the Wye: A Guide for Canoes, Kayaks and
Book SynopsisThis is a fully revised and updated 2nd Edition, first published as River Wye Canoe and Kayak Guide 2016. The Wye is one of Britain's finest paddle sport touring rivers, and offers something for every kind of paddler. This guide provides the information and advice you need to plan your own Wye journey, whether it's single or multi-day, whitewater or sedate cruising. The author, Mark Rainsley, has divided the river into 15 sections, which are described in detail with distances, grades, access points and campsites. These sections can be paddled as single day trips, or combined into multi-day adventures, and there are suggested itineraries for both white water and touring expeditions that range from 3 to 5 days. To help you plan your journey there is advice on equipment, safety and access, as well as information on wildlife, culture and landscape.
£16.19
Pesda Press Paddle the Severn: A Guide for Canoes, Kayaks and
Book SynopsisBritain's longest river offers so much to canoeists, kayakers and paddleboarders. Paddlers can choose between the river's diverse but always attractive and engaging surroundings; Cambrian Mountains white water, North Shropshire Plain meanders, deep Midlands valleys, broad Worcestershire floodplains, expanses of estuarine sandflats. The Severn is clean, green and lush, its ecosystems healthier than they have been in centuries; it is remarkably quiet and free of traffic; and finally, it is untamed and free-flowing with white water along its length, only engineered in its final freshwater stretches. Folk from prehistoric times onwards have left traces accessible to paddlers, from cathedrals and castles to quaysides and canals. Most famously, Ironbridge 'the cradle of the Industrial Revolution'. This is the first paddling guidebook to the River Severn which covers the entire river in all its moods. This book aims to guide paddlers along the Severn and through its rapids, riffles and locks, whilst also highlighting the river's natural and historical surrounds.
£17.99
Pesda Press Packrafting: A UK Manual: 2023
Book SynopsisThe packraft is a tool for adventure, journeying and exploring. Being able to switch seamlessly between hiking over land and paddling over water and using public transport opens up a whole new way of adventuring. Whether you want to 'park and play' or go on multi-day adventures, their light weight and packability make packrafts easy to transport and store. This book introduces the reader to a range of knowledge and techniques required to safely, and effectively, undertake appropriate adventures in a packraft. It will not only benefit the novice but also enlighten the established paddler as to the nuances of packrafting.
£17.99
Consilience Media In the Flow
£21.67
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Paddle Boarding South West England: 100 places to
Book SynopsisExplore south west England's best 100 rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastlines by paddle board, canoe and kayak. Combining comprehensive coverage with detailed practical information and sparkling photography. A beautiful and inspiring book for water lovers and adventurers afloat. * Glide through dawn meadows and glimpse an elusive otter * Explore sea arches and blue grottoes * Follow estuarine meanders and wild picnic on silver sands * Float above swaying kelp forests * Meet the vibrant community of fellow paddlers out on the water *
£17.09
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Paddle Boarding Wales Cymru
Book SynopsisLisa Drewe, author of Islandeering and Paddle Boarding South West, selects the best of watery Wales. Glide through dawn meadows and glimpse an elusive otter. Explore sea arches and blue grottoes and wild picnic on silver sands. For beginners and advanced alike, including the best for swimming, wild camping, snorkelling, inns and islands.
£17.09
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Paddle Boarding London South East England
Book SynopsisExplore South East England's most stunning waterways with this guide to paddle boarding across 13 counties. Discover secret rivers, tranquil lakes and exciting coastal routes. With expert advice, detailed routes, and tips on the best places to explore, eat and relax, it's the perfect guide for paddle boarders of all levels.
£17.09
Fernhurst Books Limited Inflatable Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide: Buying,
Book SynopsisThere 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 fact that you can just get in and go, all add up to their appeal. And with thousands of miles of waterways in the UK, most are within reach of a river or canal where you can paddle your kayak and enjoy being in the fresh air, gently travelling through the natural world. You see the country from a different perspective and in an eco-friendly way. But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book comes in. It provides a perfect introduction to the sport. It takes you through the different types of inflatable kayaks so you buy the one that is right for you. It shows you the basic on-the-water skills that you will need, including getting in and out, how to paddle straight and turn. It outlines the gear you will need and talks about where to paddle as well as weather, safety, maintenance and repair of your equipment. It covers kayaking in rivers and canals, lakes and lochs, and coastal kayaking. All aspects are heavily illustrated with colour photographs making it easy to understand and clear to follow.Trade Review“It is no surprise that inflatable kayaks are increasingly popular. Enter Chris Scott, who has created this introduction for kayaking novices. He takes you through the five different types of inflatable kayak, covers the basic skills and gear you’ll need, and shares his tips for paddling safely.” (RNLI Lifeboat)Table of ContentsIntroduction; About Inflatable Kayaks; The 5 Types of Inflatable Kayaks; Inflatable Kayak Features; Valves & Pumps; On The Water: Basic Skills; Essential Paddling Gear; Outfitting Your Boat; Care & Storage; Gluing & Repairs; Weather & Safety; Lakes & Lochs; Canals & Rivers; Coastal Kayaking.
£10.44
Fernhurst Books Limited Packrafting: A Beginner’s Guide: Buying, Learning
Book SynopsisPackrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of amphibious adventuring, from navigating easily accessible waterways to discovering more challenging rivers and lochs only reachable on foot or bicycle. Packrafting: A Beginners’ Guide is a perfect introduction to the game-changing recreational opportunities opened up by packrafting. It takes you through the different types and features of packrafts to ensure that you buy a boat that is right for you and have the right gear to use with it. It clearly explains the basic paddling skills and how to safely evaluate risks on the water. It also introduces the different types of adventures you can undertake with your packraft, from paddling a local canal or river to lashing a bicycle over the bow or using a packable sail to traverse open water. The book is comprehensively illustrated with over 120 colour photographs making it easy to understand and clear to follow.Trade Review“Interesting and informative. Chris Scott’s very careful descriptions and explanations of the gadgetry did convince me that this system would work if one wanted to tramp the moorland as well as explore freshwater lakes and rivers.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; About Packrafts; On the Water: The Basics; Inflation Valves & Pumps; Packrafting Gear; Outfitting & Load Carrying; Packraft Care & Repair; On the Trail: Basic Gear; Safety & Weather; Bikerafting; Packraft Sailing; Packrafting at Sea; Packrafting Adventures.
£10.44
Fernhurst Books Limited Improving Your Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Guide
Book SynopsisStand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water-based activity worldwide. Thousands have tried it, with many more taking it up each year. It is easy to make the first steps to stand on a board and paddle. But many want to take this further – be it paddling greater distances, starting to race, SUPing in the surf, using it to improve their fitness or enhancing their well-being through yoga. To develop your SUPing requires a combination of improved technique, skills, fitness and mental attitude. This book will help anyone interested in SUPing get better at it. It shows how to improve your efficiency, technique, skills and physical capability before exploring the different ways of participating and the equipment you need. It suggests that seeking continuous improvement and rising to personal SUP challenges can help you enter the flow state, which enhances happiness. Packed with photos and photo sequences, this book provides both the inspiration and a blueprint for understanding how to improve your SUP capabilities in the area you choose.Trade Review“A phenomenal read. ... A really great resource for people who are getting into stand up paddle boarding. Every time you fall short on something there’s going to be something in that book you should look at.” (April Zilg on SUPfm, December 2022) “Good jumping off point in all sorts of ways. If you are invested in improving yourself or others (starting a coaching career in a local SUP school) it will give you plenty of opportunity for extending either your own skills or help you in coaching other people. … A great book, incredible, a really huge span of stuff, all very interesting and very useful … I thought it was a great book. I haven’t seen anything like that out there like this.” (Simon Hutchinson on SUPfm, December 2022) "If you paddleboard and want to improve, want to explore other disciplines, want clear instructions as to how you can achieve those goals and want a highly enjoyable, readable book, then you won’t go far wrong with Improving Your Stand Up Paddleboarding – Andy and James have tried to be different, they know there are books out there teaching the basics and guide books to show you where to paddle, but with this colourful and engaging book full of step by step photos they have given us all something new. They want to inspire you to try something different and give you the tools to do just that, a certain amount of knowledge of all disciplines and a good level of fitness too." (Paddler Magazine)Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Understanding How To Improve; 2. Improve Your Efficiency; 3. Improve Your Technique; 4. Improve Your Skills; 5. Improve Your Physical Capability; 6. Participating; 7. Being Properly Equipped; 8. The Flow State, Mastery & Happiness
£15.29
Fernhurst Books Limited Ultimate Paddling Adventures: 100 Epic
Book SynopsisUltimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world’s best paddling spots – from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions allow you to dream of being there. It’s perfect for planning your next paddling adventure, or alternatively allows you to indulge in some armchair paddling in places to which only the most adventurous will go. From a leisurely SUP in a breathtaking Swedish archipelago, where you can stay in the King of Sweden’s bed (for free!), to an adrenaline-fuelled whitewater kayak down Chile’s Inferno Canyon, this book has it all. This includes gentle lakes and rivers, crashing surf, dramatic coasts and the oceans beyond them. All types of paddle craft are included from canoes and kayaks to SUP boards and packraft. Every continent is covered, so expect to find places you’ve paddled alongside those you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information such as the experience required, how to get there and what else to do once you are there. Discover where you will paddle next – in reality or in your imagination.Table of ContentsAuthors & Dedications; Europe; Africa & Asia; Australasia & the Pacific; North America; Central & South America
£17.00
Pesda Press Orkney and Shetland Sea Kayaking
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£22.49
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canoe Crossings: Understanding the Craft that
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and well-informed review of canoeing and kayaking in British Columbia. --BC Studies Often called one of the Seven Wonders of Canada, the canoe has played a particularly important role in British Columbia. This seemingly simple watercraft allowed coastal First Nations to hunt on the open ocean and early explorers to travel the province''s many waterways. Always at the crossroads of canoe culture, BC today is home to innovative artists and designers who have rediscovered ancient canoe-building techniques, as well as community leaders who see the canoe''s potential to bring people together in exciting, inspiring ways. The story of Canoe Crossings begins some fifteen thousand years ago, when, as compelling new evidence suggests, the first humans to reach the Americas did so by canoe down the West Coast. It continues through the centuries, chronicling the evolution of the canoe and its impact on the various people who used it to explore, hunt, trade, fight, race, create, and even heal. The book contains dozens of stories of colourful, passionate people who have contributed to the province''s canoe culture, including a teenager who lived ninety feet up in a tree house while designing and building the world''s longest kayak; a group of high school students who practised on a tiny lake and went on to win several World Dragon Boat Championships; and at-risk Aboriginal youth who reconnected with their traditional culture through annual big canoe trips. Canoe Crossings will appeal to anyone who has ever sought adventure, found solace, or seen beauty in a canoe or wondered about the origins of its design and use in British Columbia and beyond.
£16.79
Bower House Paddling Southern Wisconsin 83 Great Trips by
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£17.09
Bower House Paddling Northern Wisconsin
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£17.96
Thunder Bay Press Michigan Canoeing Michigan Rivers: A Comprehensive Guide
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£15.26
Appalachian Mountain Club Amc Discover Martha's Vineyard: Amc's Guide to
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£16.11
Appalachian Mountain Club Books Quiet Water New Hampshire and Vermont: Amc's
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£15.96
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc A Visual Guide to Classical Art Theory for
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£19.12
Fulcrum Publishing Campfires and Loon Calls: Travels in the Boundary
Book SynopsisJerry Apps shares 25 years of wilderness canoeing experience—wicked thunderstorms, inquisitive bears, swamping a canoe, and watching the night sky filled with stars—as well as advice from how to set up a camp and protect food from hungry bears, to minimalist cooking, appreciating a rainy day, and a history of the Boundary Waters region.
£13.25
Calazo Forlag Bornholm
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£14.39
