Kategoria BISAC: Sports & Recreation >> Water Sports - Canoeing

29 STORIES THAT ILLUSTRATE WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN SAFETY IS LEFT ON SHORE

Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble was a bestselling warning to kayakers: Do not let ignorance or arrogance get you hurt or even killed. Thousands heeded Deep Trouble's tales of tragedy; but even with the benefits of evolving technology and more safety options, kayakers still fall prey to human error. To renew the cautious attitude of seasoned paddlers and to instill safe practices in kayaking newbies, Sea Kayaker's More Deep Trouble presents more stories of kayaking trials, rescues, and tragedy.

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"This stimulating account of an attempt to build an intellectual bridge between the ancient navigators of the Pacific Ocean and present-day practitioners of the art and science of navigation... achieves the recording of several successful experiments... The descriptions and the comparisons made between methods make good reading." - Journal of Navigation

This guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the sport and a more advanced course. It is both an instructional handbook and a one-stop reference source for everything you need to know about the sport.

The rivers of Maryland and Washington, D.C. hold a wealth of splendor from Annapolis to Worcester County. Paddling Maryland and Washington, D.C. features fifty river trips for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers searching for the perfect paddle, whether it is a half-day or a full-day trip. History buffs will appreciate the sidebars detailing local information. Look inside to find: .Full-color photos .GPS coordinates .Detailed river descriptions .Maps showing access points and river miles .Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazards .Historical information For more than...

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The first time journalist Jon Lurie meets Jose Perez, the smart, angry, fifteen-year-old Lakota-Puerto Rican draws blood. Five years later, both men are floundering. Lurie, now in his thirties, is newly divorced, depressed, and self-medicating. Jose is embedded in a haze of women and street feuds. Both lack a meaningful connection to their cultural roots: Lurie feels an absence of identity as the son of a Holocaust survivor who is reluctant to talk about her experience, and for Jose, communal history has been obliterated by centuries of oppression.

Then Lurie hits upon a plan to save...

Minnesota, the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' is replete with wonderful paddling options for everyone--from families seeking serene waters for youngsters, to expert kayakers looking to test their skills on ripping rapids. This guide, an update of Greg Breining's Official State Guide, includes more than 100 trips and 23 brand-new paddles that represent the full range of paddling experiences Minnesota has to offer, from paddles down the Minnehaha Creek in the heart of the Twin Cities, to excursions through the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area in the remote northern reaches of the state. Minnesota...

Bob Sehlinger and Johnny Molloy's classic Canoeing & Kayaking Kentucky has been updated yet again. Covering the Bluegrass State from the Appalachians in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, paddling has never been better in Kentucky.

Combining the latest technology with good old-fashioned paddling trips, the updated 6th edition of our Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Kentucky makes your paddling adventures even easier to execute with completely revised and improved maps, access points, river gauges, and mileages. Between them, Bob and Johnny have paddled...

In this brand new series from Appalachian Mountain Club, readers will discover the best outdoor recreation for their favorite vacation destinations. AMC Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park includes 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling trips for all ability levels. For over 100 years, Acadia National Park has enticed visitors with its breathtaking, rugged terrain, and ocean views. Located on the central coast of Maine, Acadia boasts the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. This new series guide will show you all Acadia has to offer. Featuring additional sports such as trail...

Mit dem Paddelboot die Welt zu erkunden ist etwas besonderes. Das Gepack druckt nicht auf dem Rucken. Man fahrt durch eine schone Landschaft. Was will man mehr? Eine Bootstour ist auch fur Familien mit kleinen Kindern sehr gut geeignet. Die kleinen Kinder konnen im Boot spielen, so wie es ihnen gefallt. Die Erwachsenen konnen sich aktiv betatigen und am Abend sind alle zufrieden. Zum Wandern, wo die Kinder Schwierigkeiten haben die Strecke kraftemassig zu bewaltigen, stellt das Wasserwandern eine ideale Option dar. Aber, wo kann man schone Paddel-Touren unternehmen? Wann sollte man losfahren?...

AMAZON BEST SELLER BEST GIFT IDEAS

This incredible adult coloring book by best-selling artist is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Each coloring page will transport you into a world of your own while your responsibilities will seem to fade away...

Use Any of Your Favorite Tools
Including colored pencils, pens, and fine-tipped...

AMAZON BEST SELLER BEST GIFT IDEAS

This incredible adult coloring book by best-selling artist is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Each coloring page will transport you into a world of your own while your responsibilities will seem to fade away...

Use Any of Your Favorite Tools
Including colored pencils, pens, and fine-tipped...

So, you bought a standup paddleboard, canoe, or kayak, and you want to know where to paddle? Or, you're interested in SUPing and you want to know the best places to get started?

From coastal streams surrounded by wetlands, to pristine high mountain lakes, to the deepest canyon in North America, this book tells you everything you need to know to enjoy the best flatwater paddles in Oregon.

This special reprint edition of "Canoe and Camp Cookery" was written by Seneca, and first published in 1893. This book explores the subjects of cooking at camp, while on canoeing trips, and for yachtsmen. Some topics covered include, Value of a Single Receptacle for Everything Necessary to Prepare a Meal, The Canoeists "Grub Box" - the Same as a Seat, Portable Oven, Outfit - Go Light as Possible, Carriage of Provisions and Utensils, Camp Stoves, Ice-Boxes and Hair Mattresses, and many more. Also features myriad camp cooking tips and techniques and lots of camp recipes for you to try out....

Someone once asked me how much I charge to guide people into the woods. "That's free," I explained. "Anyone can get themselves into the woods. You pay me to get you out." Can anyone really know the northern forest? It is something you feel more in your heart than in your ...

Paddle Maryland is a companion guide to Hike Maryland and Cycle Maryland.

From National Geographic's 2014 Adventurers of the Year, a beautifully illustrated account of a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness