books about: kayaking

books about: kayaking

books:

Kayaking

The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific

Paul Theroux

Mariner Books, 2006

Unapologetically Direct
A terrific read, Theroux has the courage to be politically incorrect in an age where Americans fear speaking the truth of their own experience. As a travel writer myself, I am always astonished when someone is angered because my travel experience does not mirror his ...

Building the Greenland Kayak : A Manual for Its Contruction and Use

Christopher Cunningham

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2002

All You need
If you want to build a greenland kayak then this is all you need. Instructions are clear and not wordy. It also has sections on making paddles and paddling clothing. The style shown in this book has slight deviations from the original greenland technique but he ...

Out There

Ted Kerasote

Voyageur Press, 2004

Brilliant Outdoor Writing
This book was the first time I have read Kerasote - I completed it in two sessions. I thought it was brilliantly written. It had an educated style, which means I enjoyed occasionally checking some less common words (but cleverly appropriate)in my dictionary. This ...

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

Nick Schade

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1998

Strip-built sea kayak
If you enjoy woodworking and want to build a beautiful, lightweight, high-performance sea-kayak for a fraction of what it would cost to purchase a similar boat, this is the reference for you. The book is well written and illustrated and provides enough detail to ...

Descending the Dragon: My Journey Down the Coast of Vietnam
Jon Bowermaster

National Geographic, 2008

Sometimes the longest journey begins with great patience. When Jon Bowermaster proposed an 800-mile kayak expedition along Vietnam?s northern coastline, the country?s government initially responded, "That will be quite impossible." Negotiation saved the day, and Jon Bowermaster and his team of five—including a Vietnamese-American woman who had ...

Kayaking Made Easy, 3rd: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced (Made Easy Series)

Dennis Stuhaug

Falcon, 2006

Kayaking Made Easy
Good information for a beginner, also helps with understanding terms used in kayaking.

Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, ...

Stephen W. Hinch

Wilderness Press, 2007

Now in an updated second edition
Now in an updated second edition, Outdoor Navigation with GPS is a no-nonsense guide to basic GPS navigation skills, useful for all kinds of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, mountain biking, and fishing to geocaching, outdoor photography, canoeing/kayaking, and ...

Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own

Graham Warren, David Gidmark

Firefly Books, 2001

Excellent Book
This is a very well written book and I made my canoe paddels based on the books instructions and designs. My only "complaint" is the photo's are black and white, and a bit, hazey looking, and can be a bit hard to see fine details. But overall, it is a great book. I ...

Kayaks You Can Build: An Illustrated Guide to Plywood Construction

Ted Moores, Greg Rossel

Firefly Books, 2004

Great book, misleading title
I wish I had had this book the first time I built a stitch-and-glue boat. Loads of really good advice and neat tricks. I'm often approached by people after they've seem my boats asking me for advice. This is now the book I'll recommend first to someone who wants to ...

Sea Kayaking: A Manual for Long-Distance Touring

John Dowd

Greystone Books, 2004

Essential kayaking book
This is a fabulous book on sea kayaking. I loved reading it because of the very useful information and mix of serious and humorous writing styles. A must read - and you'll want to read it several times to soak up all the great information. Highly recommended for any ...

Cruelest Journey: Six Hundred Miles To Timbuktu

Kira Salak

National Geographic, 2004

I Couldn't Put It Down,
This book is many things. It's an adventure story. It's a geography lesson. It's a study in anthropology. It's an exposition on the mindset of an explorer. Mostly, it's a well-written tale of an American woman, Kira Salak, and her quest to continue living an ...

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 4th: Master the Traditional Skills and the Latest Technologies (How to ...

David Burch

Falcon, 2008

The Bible of Kayak Navigation
The complete guide to finding your way and getting there safely. Burch, the director of the Starpath School of Navigation in Seattle, Washington, covers every topic that I can imagine is relevant to sea kayaking, including reading and using navigational charts, ...

Sea Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling

John Robison

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003

the complete package: informative and entertaining
This book is a superb resource for all sea kayakers, from aspiring novices to adrenaline-seeking rock garden explorers. Better than probably any other instructional book on sea kayaking does, Robison provides something for everyone. He thoroughly presents a ...

Whitewater Rescue Manual: New Techniques for Canoeists, Kayakers, and Rafters

Charles Walbridge, Wayne A. Sundmacher

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995

Excellent reference for the whitewater enthusiast.
Mssrs. Walbridge and Sundmacher cover the subject of whitewater rescue well. It is geared toward the recreational boater, but is also a valuable tool for the public safety officer (police, sheriff, fire/rescue,SAR, ranger, etc.). It does not cover reading ...

A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park

JOHNNY MOLLOY

University Press of Florida, 2000

Don't leave home without it!
As an experienced Everglades paddler who has logged over 400 miles in the Everglades backcountry, I can't say enough about this book. Johnny Molloy has provided a level of detail that is truly extraordinary, and his descriptions of the trails and campsites are dead on ...