The author, Dari Y. Fisher has created this manual in consultation with Dr. Imre Kemecsey (Master Kayak Coach and Olympic Silver Medallist); regarding coaching structure and technique for elite and emerging Flatwater and Surfski kayak athletes....

A thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport.Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoors enthusiasts...

After his astounding 12,000-mile canoe trip from Winnipeg down to the Amazon (recounted in his bestseller Paddle to the Amazon on page 48), Don Starkell decided to paddle a kayak from Hudson Bay 3,000 miles through the Northwest Passage. This is...

For true traditionalists, here are the first complete plans and detailed building instructions for authentic Aleutian Kyak--the ancient voyaging and hunting craft of the nomadic Unangan of Alaska. Based on originals in museums in Oregon and...

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This book is a comprehensive course in all the techniques of sea kayak rescue for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers. Step-by-step photos illustrate the many ways to right a swamped or capsized boat and safely reenter the kayak....

The first in a series of waterproof, tear-resistant, full-color maps to the the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740-mile trail that links the watersheds of New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. The trail follows Native American...

Mary Shideler had a quest to paddle all 1,007 lakes in northern Minnesota's Itasca County. Along the way, she learned to trust her capacity to overcome obstacles. ''The Kayak Lady'' is a collection of stories and photos--a mix of adventure and...

THIRD EDITION. Revised in January 2017. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Through-Paddler's Companion is the first comprehensive resource guiding paddlers from the first put-in to the last take-out on the 740-mile long water trail. This fully...

The Aldens find clues to a hidden treasure at Timberwolf Lake! But before they can begin the hunt, their camping gear is stolen. Is someone trying to get to the treasure first? Great...

Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this companion title, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak...

The long-awaited sequel to BC children's classic Jason and the Sea Otter.This delightful story of a Nuu-chah-nulth boy explores First Nations traditions and values through the making of a canoe. Jason's first canoe is crushed during a storm, and...

One of 13 trail sections on the Northeast's 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, an all-new recreation amenity within a day's drive or less of 70 million possible users. Author: Northern Forest Canoe TrailISBN:...

A journey of whim, humor, and self-discovery along the Connecticut River Used Book in Good...

The 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...

Tired of struggling with that heavy plastic kayak? Are you looking for a lightweight boat but not willing to take out a second mortgage to buy it? What if I told you that you could build a boat weighting less than 35 lbs for 0 to 0? You can and in...

Now in its third edition, Quiet Water Maine continues to be a timeless paddling companion to the still waters of Maine. Discover more than 100 spectacular ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine ideally suited for canoing and kayaking. This revised...

For the past 30 years, this book has been the authoritative source for all matters of small-boat navigation. Learn how to find and keep track of your position, adjust to changing conditions, and paddle the seas safely and confidently. Includes how...

Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association in 1965, Wildwater West Virginia emerged as the preeminent guide to whitewater in West Virginia. Now part of a new series and a new name to boot, A Canoeing Guide...

This rich history begins with the birchbark canoe, follows the turn-of-the-century canoe craze when builders such as Eve Gerrish, E. M. White, B. N. Morris, and others perfected the art of the wood-and-canvas canoe, then takes us step by step...

The student packet features multiple-level reproducibles for direct student use, including activity sheets, quizzes, and a final...