Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide (Outdoor sports)
by Bruce Lessels
If you're a sea kayaker who dreams of heading over the far horizon, this guide is a must. It is the comprehensive manual for planning the ideal sea kayaking expedition, covering everything from provisioning, gear, navigation, and bivouacking, to kayak sailing. Included in this guide are: sidebars for fabulous destinations from Baja to Newfoundland.
This guide offers kayakers and canoeists hundreds of miles of relaxing, scenic excursions in Long Island sound. Each launch site is described in detail: its address and location (as latitude and longitude) are given, plus driving directions, where to park, whether fees are charged, where to launch at the site and whether special precautions should be observed, and suggested routes to try once on the water. each trip has been tailored to avoid dangerous areas through which large vessels, powerboa...
Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands: 60 Trips in Northwest Inland Waters, Including the Gulf Islands, 3rd Edition
by Rob Casey
When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure.In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from...
Offering complete coverage of one of the most important kayaking skills, this guide to the self-rescue technique known as Eskimo rolling is a must-have for kayakers at all levels. The Eskimo roll is a fundamental and essential skill, allowing a solo kayaker to right a capsized boat without leaving the cockpit, and Derek Hutchinson is the master!
"Kayak Fitness" is the essential guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness and muscle tone through kayaking. Author Jodi Bigelow gives readers a solid foundation in paddling and fitness principles, followed by an easy-to-follow 8-week exercise program that is adaptable to any level. "Kayak Fitness" is for anyone interested in using their kayak to get or stay fit, including beginners of all ages, amateur athletes looking for a complement or alternative to sports they already do, and eve...
This visually stunning book portrays the top whitewater paddling destinations in the world. Each river profile includes a description of the region and the rapids, a map of the river, paddling history, and local geography and color. The photography, by some of the finest outdoor photographers in the world today, is as exciting as the destinations, and will amaze even the most experienced river runners.
Surf kayaking is a growing sport. This uniqu e guide provides sensible advice on predicting and assessing surf conditions, assessing a beach''s safety aspects and lea rning wave etiquette. The book is suitable for all levels of ability. '
Sea Kayaking Along the New England Coast (AMC Paddlesports S.)
by Tamsin Venn
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids (Handwriting Workbook to Practice, #1)
by The Activity Books Studio
Explore the Best Trails in Tucson, Arizona Encircled by mountains, blessed with awe-inspiring desert scenery, and flanked to its east and west by Saguaro National Park, Tucson is an absolute hiker's nirvana. Hundreds of trails provide endless opportunities to explore. With the expert guidance of local author Rob Rachowiecki, you'll experience 38 five-star hiking trails, for all levels and interests, divided into six distinct areas in and around the city. Bag a peak, or take a dip in a swimming...