Canoeing and Kayaking

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Kayaking Made Easy, 3rd: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced (Made Easy Series) by Dennis Stuhaug Paperback from Falcon ISBN: 0762738596 Updated to reflect all the latest gear and techniques, this guide is the perfect step-by-step handbook for beginners, with sage advice on every aspect of flat-water and sea kayaking, from selecting a boat to kayak camping.

Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking by Gary McGuffin, Joanie McGuffin Hardcover from Boston Mills Press ISBN: 1550464647 Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe: "This is the best book on how to canoe." - Canoe and Kayak "Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet! Clear writing, world-class photography... This book rocks!" - Canoeing icon Cliff Jacobson Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this much-anticipated follow-up, 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 sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sport's essential techniques. Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations, Paddle Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering guidance on: Balancing the body Strokes and maneuvers Paddling fundamentals Recoveries and rescues Carrying and launching Weather and water conditions techniques Staying centered Navigation methods. A special section on kayak camping provides good advice on what to look for in a destination, how to select a site, packing your kayak, setting up tents and shelters, meal preparation, water filtration, first aid and much more. (2009)

Kayaking (Outdoor Adventures) by American Canoe Association Paperback from Human Kinetics ISBN: 0736067167 Embrace the outdoors by becoming one of the 17 million people who participate in kayaking, one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities around. Kayaking presents the basics of the sport as well as the skills and knowledge required for becoming a successful paddler. Expert instructors from the American Canoe Association provide you with practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, nutrition, fitness and stretching, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills; step-by-step paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and sea kayaking, as well as instruction on more complex maneuvers and rolls; useful consumer, technique, and safety tips throughout the book; and Web-based resources to help you plan trips throughout the world and find paddling organizations and instructors. Part I of Kayaking explains the background knowledge, fitness fundamentals, equipment and gear selection, nutritional needs, and safety and survival skills for a successful adventure. Part II helps build basic techniques, strokes, and maneuvers so you can embark on adventures of increasing difficulty. You'll find tips and instruction for the three most popular types of kayaking: sea, river, and whitewater. This book also includes the Quick-Start Your Kayak DVD to reinforce the paddling strokes and safety information found in the book. It features videos of kayaking maneuvers, which will make anyone capable of learning the basics. Kayaking is part of the Outdoor Adventures series. Throughout each book, experts provide technique, consumer, and safety tips from their extensive experience. This introductory book teaches you the techniques and skills you need in order to enjoy your water adventure and then challenges those skills with more complex rolls and maneuvers. After reading Kayaking, you'll feel confident enough with your kayaking skills to test more challenging waterways and even plan overnight or extended trips with friends and family.

Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide by Ken Whiting Paperback from Heliconia Pr Inc ISBN: 1896980422 "Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide" is the 10th of an award winning series of books and DVDs by world renowned kayak instructor, Ken Whiting. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and exercise, spend time with your friends and family, or explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers looking to broaden their horizons. In this work, you'll learn about: how to choose the right equipment; the essential strokes, manoeuvres, and paddling techniques; capsize recoveries; paddling on the sea and in surf zones; paddling on rivers, lakes and in moving current; how to get the most out of your kayak; how to stay safe on the water; and, paddler's first aid. This work contains 192 pages and over 200 full colour photographs.

Sea Kayaking Illustrated : A Visual Guide to Better Paddling by John Robison Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press ISBN: 0071392343 For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels. Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking by Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Dennis Stuhaug Paperback from Alpha Media Published: 2004- ISBN: 1592572391 Don't get caught without a paddle... Filled with nearly 100 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide-written by the foremost paddlesports experts-gives the aspiring canoe or kayak adventurer everything he or she needs to know before taking the plunge. Inside, discover how to choose between buying a canoe or a kayak, understand paddling techniques and strokes, and find out how to plan a trip and choose an outfitter or guide.

Whitewater Kayaking, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide by Ken Whiting, Kevin Varette Paperback from Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1565236424 Now in its second edition, Whitewater Kayaking has become the established, definitive guide on the sport. Drawing on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers everything fromt he most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference.

Basic Kayaking: All the Skills and Gear You Need to Get Started (How To Basics) Paperback from Stackpole Books ISBN: 081173210X 2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner A fully illustrated introduction to river kayaking with a full-color gear guide plus chapters on river safety and reading the water Step-by-step instruction on essential techniques, including all major strokes and rolls     This newest title in Stackpole's Basics series takes on the wildly popular sport of river kayaking. Packed with information and featuring hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, it provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on selecting gear, getting your boat on the river, and mastering fundamental moves. Also covered are the ferries, peel-outs, and turns required to maneuver a kayak in moving water. For would-be day-trippers, river-runners, creekboaters, and even those aspiring to the world of extreme rodeo playboating, Basic Kayaking is where the journey begins.

Knack Kayaking for Everyone: Selecting Gear, Learning Strokes, and Planning Trips (Knack: Make It easy) by Bill Burnham, Mary Burnham Paperback from Knack Knack Kayaking for Everyone is the most visually driven and yet informative guide to every aspect of an aquatic sport whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. The first chapters comprise an idea-packed buying guide to kayak design, kayak features, accessories, and gear. The book then presents step-by-step information on transporting, launching and landing, basic and advanced strokes, techniques, navigation, rescues, and expedition planning. In addition, it fully explores recreational (flatwater) kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and sea kayaking, providing instructions for each. Ideas for fun and games and special paddlers (children, the elderly, the handicapped) are also included, as are chapters on weather and first aid.

Alabama Canoe Rides and Float Trips : A Detailed Guide to the Cahaba and 25 Other Creeks and Rivers of Alabama Plus Put-Ins, Take-Outs, and General I
by John H. Foshee
Listed under Alabama Outdoors

Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow
by Paul F. Jamieson
Listed under The Adirondacks

The Aleutian Kayak: Origins, Construction, and Use of the Traditional Seagoing Baidarka
by Wolfgang Brinck
Listed under Canoe Construction

Appalachian Mountain Club River Guide : Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Listed under New England
 

Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States, 4th by John Connely, Ed Grove, John Porterfield, Charlie Walbridge Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press Appalachian Whitewater: the Southern States, 4th by Bob Sehlinger Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press

Basic Essentials Canoe Paddling, 2nd Edition (Basic Essentials)
by Harry Roberts, Steve Salins
(Paperback)

Basic Essentials Sit-On-Top Kayaking (Basic Essentials Series)
by Dennis O. Stuhaug
(Paperback)

Boundary Waters Canoe Camping
by Cliff Jacobson, et al
Consisting of over a thousand lakes and streams, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is located in northeastern Minnesota near the Ontario border.
Listed under Minnesota

Building a Birchbark Canoe: The Algonquin Wabanaki Tciman
by David Gidmark, Denis Alsford
Listed under Canoe Building

The Canoe Shop: Three Elegant Wooden Canoes Anyone Can Build
by Chris Kulczycki
Listed under Canoe Building

Canoeing: The Complete Guide to Equipment and Technique
David Harrison, Dave Harrison
Paperback
Book Published 1996

A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Kentucky
Bob Sehlinger
Listed under Kentucky

Canoeing and Kayaking/Instruction Manual
Laurie Gullion
Paperback / Book Published 1994

Canoeist's Little Book of Wisdom: A Couple Hundred Suggestions, Observations and Reminders for Canoeists to Read, Remember and Share.
Cliff Jacobson
Paperback / Book Published 1996
 

Canyon Solitude : A Woman's Solo River Journey Through the Grand Canyon by Patricia C. McCairen "It's well known that Mother River doesn't like a smart aleck," says Patricia McCairen. Accordingly, she plies her oars with reverence and skill on a sometimes hair-raising solo rafting trip along the Colorado River that winds though the stupendous stone valleys of the American Grand Canyon. Like the waters of the Colorado, which change from long, still stretches to boiling white water that barely clothes sharp rocks and hides holes that can suck down a raft, McCairen's moods--and even her name--change as the miles unwind. One moment, she's the cocky, athletic river guide Babe; the next, she's an earthier, more spiritual woman who answers to the name of Patch. Hours later, she seems more vulnerable, less convinced of her strength and joy in the solitude she so zealously courts. Canyon Solitude records these shifts and beautifully limns a journey that tests McCairen's mettle and shows that determination, grit, and the will to spurn conventional rewards offer their own deep satisfactions. --Francesca Coltrera - Amazon.com Paperback: 304 pages Seal Pr Feminist Pub; ISBN: 1580050077; (April )

Cottage Country Canoe Routes
Kevin Callan
Canoe trips through the Kawarthas, Muskokas and Georgian Bay regions of Ontario.
Paperback / Book Published 1994

Canoeing and Camping: Beyond the Basics
by Cliff Jacobson
(Paperback -- March )

Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Florida : North Central Peninsula and Panhandle
by Elizabeth F. Carter, et al
Listed under Florida

Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Florida: North Central Peninsula and Panhandle
by Elizabeth F. Carter, et al
Listed under Florida

Canoeing in Tennessee : Scenic Canoe Trips for Paddlers of All Ages and Abilities
by Holly Sherwin
Listed under Tennessee

Canoeing the Jersey Pine Barrens
Robert Parnes
Listed under New Jersey

Canoeing Michigan Rivers: A Comprehensive Guide to 45 Rivers
by Jerry Dennis, et al
Listed under Michigan Sports

Complete Folding Kayaker, Second Edition
by Ralph Diaz, Paul Theroux
Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

The Complete Whitewater Rafter
by Jeff Bennett
(Paperback)

The Complete Guide to Sea Kayak Touring
by Jonathan Hanson
(Paperback)
 

The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition by Shelley Johnson Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press ISBN: 0071747117 "...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter." --Sea Kayaker Magazine The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water. Updates include: New photos throughout showing new boats, equipment, stretching, and repair techniques A new section on used boats and how to shop for them Expanded sections on: boat materials section to include the newer laminates; buying a new kayak; use of GPS for navigation; family paddling; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff to include more retrofit and repair information on a wider range of boat and paddle material Improvements in materials and more data on hypothermia; Changes in safety technique descriptions reflecting the new equipment on the market information on stretching, proper posture in a kayak, and easy modifications to kayak seats for more comfortable paddling Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff

Essential Sculling
by Daniel J. Boyne
Listed under Rowing

Expedition Canoeing : Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America
by Cliff Jacobson
(Paperback)
 

The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler, Second Edition by David Seidman, et al Paperback: 160 pages McGraw Hill Text; ISBN: 0071362371; 2nd edition (December 6, )

The Great Canoes: Reviving a Northwest Coast Tradition
by David Neel
Hardcover from Douglas & McIntyre

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Hooper Bay Kayak Construction (Mercury Series)
by David W. Zimmerly
Listed under Canoe Building

Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers
American Canoe Association
Book Description:
Written by the American Canoe Association and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Introduction to Paddling is an easy-to-understand guide to flatwater and river paddling. Based on an earlier work by the Ohio DNR, Flat-water Paddler, this amply illustrated book tells beginning paddlers everything they need to know, from appropriate clothing to the parts of the boat, from correct strokes to proper safety concerns. Good for instructors and those who like to teach themselves, this book is an important resource for those who like to paddle or want to start.
Paperback: 32 pages
Menasha Ridge Press; ISBN: 0897322029; 1 edition (October 1, )

Kayak : The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
by William Nealy
Paperback: 184 pages
Menasha Ridge Press; ISBN: 0897320506; 1 edition (March 1, 1986)

The Kayak Express!, with 250%20 Visual Aids (Getting off the Ground Series)
by Mark B. Solomon, et al
(Paperback)

Kayaking (Know the Sport)
Loel Collins
Paperback / Book Published 1996
 

Kayaking (Paddling Basics , No 2) by Cecil Kuhne, Cherie Kuhne Paperback from Stackpole Books

Kenai Canoe Trails
Listed under Alaska

Keystone Canoeing : A Guide to Canoeable Water of Eastern Pennsylvania
by Edward Gertler
Listed under Pennsylvania
 

On Celtic Tides: One Man's Journey Around Ireland by Sea Kayak by Chris Duff Paperback from Griffin Trade Paperback

Paddle to Perfection (Getting Off the Ground Series)
Gary Solomon, Mark Solomon
Paperback / Book Published 1997

Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State
by Sandy Huff et al.
Listed under Florida Sports

A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park
by Johnny Molloy
Listed under Florida Sports

Paddling Illinois : 64 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak
by Mike Svob, Judith Ettenhofer (Editor)
Listed under Illinois

Paddling Michigan
by Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Listed under Michigan

Performance Kayaking
Stephen B. U'Ren
Paperback / Book Published 1990

Pocket Guide to Basic Canoeing
Bruce Newell, Ron Cordes
Paperback / Book Published 1994

Point Conception to Mexico - A Common Man Kayak Adventure
David D. Powdrell, Peggy Lindt (Illustrator)
Paperback

Paddling Southern Wisconsin : 82 Great Trips By Canoe & Kayak
by Mike Svob
Listed under Wisconsin

PADDLING ON THE EDGE THE BOMBPROOF ROLL AND BEYOND!
by Paul Dutky
(Paperback)

Quiet Water Canoe Guide, Maine : Best Paddling Lakes and Ponds for All Ages
by Alex Wilson, et al
Paperback: 310 pages
Appalachian Mountain Club; ISBN: 1878239368; (April )

Rowing to Latitude : Journeys Along the Arctic's Edge
by Jill A. Fredston
Hardcover - 288 pages 1st edition
North Point Press; ISBN: 0374281807
 

Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine by Matt Broze, George Gronseth, Christopher Cunningham Paperback from International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Sea Kayaking Along the New England Coast
Tamsin Venn
Listed under New England

Sea Kayaking: A Woman's Guide
by Shelley Johnson, et al
(Paperback)

Sea Kayaking Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast : Coastal Paddling Adventures from New York to Chesapeake Bay
by Tamsin Venn
Paperback: 240 pages
Appalachian Mountain Club; ISBN: 1878239317;

Solo Canoeing on Quietwater (Nuts 'N Bolts Series)
Lou Glaros, Les Fry (Illustrator)
Paperback / Book Published 1996

Southern Georgia Canoeing: A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of the Western Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Georgia Coast and Okefenokee Swamp
Bob Sehlinger, Don Otey
Listed under Georgia

The Survival of the Bark Canoe
by John McPhee
In an age of mass-produced and disposable objects, traditional crafts are becoming extinct, and appreciation for craftsmanship has become a hobby for the wealthy dilettante. But here and there, a few stalwart individuals carry on the old traditions. Henri Vaillancourt of Greenville, New Hampshire is in large part responsible for the continuing survival of the birch bark canoe. McPhee tells the story not only of Vaillancourt and his work, but of the canoe's role in American history. Many McPhee fans consider this lovely and lucid book one of his finest works. Amazon.com
Paperback: ; Noonday Press; ISBN: 0374516936; (May 1982)

Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine
by Matt Broze (Contributor), et al
(Paperback)

Textbook of Oarsmanship : A Classic of Rowing Technical Literature
by Gilbert C. Bourne
Includes sections on Theory of Rowing, the Art of Rowing, Oars and Boats, On Coaching, and On Muscular Action in Rowing.
Listed under Rowing

Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe
by Vera B. Williams
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback Reprint edition (August 1984)

Trail Food: Drying and Cooking Food for Backpacking and Paddling
by Alan S. Kesselheim
Listed under Cooking for Campers

Water's Edge: Women Who Push the Limits in Rowing, Kayaking & Canoeing
Linda Lewis
Paperback / Book Published 1992

We Survived Yesterday: Kayaking from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
John Reseck
Paperback / Book Published 1994

White Water Kayaking (Adventure Sports Series)
Ray Rowe
Paperback / Book Published 1989

Watertrail : The Hidden Path Through Puget Sound
by Joel W. Rogers
Beautiful photographs augment this account of a 440-mile sea kayak trip along the Cascadia Marine Trail of Washington State's Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Db.
Paperback: 124 pages
Sasquatch Books; ISBN: 1570610959;
 

KAYAKING MADE EASY, 2nd Edition by Dennis Stuhaug Paperback: 240 pages Globe Pequot Pr; ISBN: 0762701889; 2nd edition (July )

The Whitewater Sourcebook : A Directory of Information on American Whitewater Rivers
by Richard Penny
(Paperback)

River Rescue : A Manual for Whitewater Safety
by Les Bechdel, Slim Ray (Contributor)
(Paperback)

The Sea Kayaker's Guide to Mount Desert Island
by Jennifer Paigen, Karen Svenson (Illustrator)
Paperback: 176 pages
Down East Books; ISBN: 0892723807; (December )

Sea Kayak Rescue: The Definitive Guide to Modern Reentry and Recovery Techniques
by Roger Schumann, et al
The nimble sea kayak is inherently unstable - so it's just a matter of time before you find yourself in the drink! Your ability to right the kayak and reenter it quickly and easily can spell the difference between a dunk and a disaster. Let expert instructors Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner show you the full range of kayak rescues, suitable for beginners and experts alike. From the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue and T Rescue to the more advanced Eskimo Rolls, this manual includes every technique you will ever need to rescue yourself - and others - in all sea kayaking conditions. Look inside for information on: safety equipment; easier Eskimo Rolls; solo reentries; assisted reentry techniques; towing methods for disabled boats; rescues in rough water; swimmer rescues; tales of real-life rescues; and simple and fun exercises for building skills and confidence. The Publisher
(Paperback)

Whitewater : The Thrill and Skill of Running the World's Great Rivers
by Mark Blaine, Scott Shipley (Introduction)
Hardcover: 255 pages
Black Dog & Leventhal Pub; ISBN: 1579122116; (October )

Wild Shore: Exploring Lake Superior by Kayak
by Greg Breining
Hardcover from Univ of Minnesota Pr (Trd)

Beyond the Paddle : A Canoeist's Guide to Expedition Skills : Poling, Lining, Portaging and Maneuvering Through the Ice
by Garrett Conover, Jerry Stelmok (Illustrator)
(Paperback - April 1991)
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Canoeing (Teach Yourself)
Ray Rowe
Paperback / Book Published 1993
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Canoes of Oceania
by Haddon A. C., J. Hornell
(Paperback - June 1975)
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Nahanni : The River Guide (rev. ed.)
by Peter Jowett
(Paperback)
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Paddle and Portage - The Floater's Guide to Wyoming Rivers
Dan Lewis
Paperback / Book Published 1991
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White Water Nepal: A Rivers Guidebook for Rafting & Kayaking
Peter Knowles, Dave Allardice / Paperback / Book Published 1997
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Whitewater Gems of the Alps
Joseph Haas / Hardcover / Book Published 1996
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