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  • A Taste of Adventure: Excerpts from the Real-Life Jungle Adventure Memoir Dancing with Death

    Excerpts from the real-life jungle adventure memoir Dancing with Death illustrated with 24 colorful photographs.This short eBook includes two sample readings from the award-winning adventure-travel memoir Dancing with Death. The excerpted "Prologue" explains the book's origins; and the feature excerpt "On the Verge of Extinction" offers a glimpse into the lives of the last Pech Indigenous people ... Read more

    Free

  • Paddling Gear You Can Make For The Do-It-Yourself And Poverty-Strricken Paddler

    Kayaking is NOT a cheap sport. Unlike hiking which you can do by tossing some water bottles and a few sandwiches in your kids school backpack, Kayaking requires the purchase of a boat ($500-$1500), a PFD ($50-$150) and a paddle ($50-$100) at the minimum! So it’ll cost you between $600 and $2k just to start the sport.Then by the time you toss in all that extra gear you should have like dry-bags, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Modify Your Kayak To Personalize It To Your Needs

    Most people who buy a kayak, purchase a "bare boat", that is, a boat that is little more than a shell and an uncomfortable seat.This book gives a number of ways to modify that "bare boat" by adding bulkheads and hatches, deck-lines, bungie cords and many orther items that are normally found on the high-end boats to enable the owner to take their boat camping or touring.You don't need to be an ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition

    "...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 MagazineThe 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 ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Hell or High Water

    Surviving Tibet's Tsango River

    by Peter Heller ...
    Series series Vintage Departures
    From the bestselling author of The Dog Stars, the true story of an elite kayaking team's heroic conquest of the world’s last great adventure prize: Tibet's Tsangpo River.The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery. Sacred to the Buddhists, the inspiration for Shangri La, the Gorge is as steeped in legend and mystery as any spot on earth. As a ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Paddling North

    A Solo Adventure Along the Inside Passage

    In a tale remarkable for its quiet confidence and acute natural observation, the author of Paddling Hawaii begins with her decision, at age 60, to undertake a solo, summer-long voyage along the southeast coast of Alaska in an inflatable kayak. Paddling North is a compilation of Sutherland’s first two (of over 20) such annual trips and her day-by-day travels through the Inside Passage from ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Crossing the Ditch

    Two mates, a kayak, and the conquest of the Tasman.'this is the gripping and inspirational account of two ordinary blokes ... double-handedly proving that the Age of Adventure is not over!' PEtER FItZSIMONS With more than two thousand kilometres of treacherous seas and dangerously unpredictable weather and currents, it was little wonder no-one had ever successfully crossed the tasman by kayak. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD $8.99 USD

  • Principles of the Ninja Paddler: Efficiency & Style for Kayakers

    by Jay Gitomer ...
    You know all the kayak strokes but your paddling could be more polished and easy. Principles of the Ninja Paddler will help you make your boat dance by shining light on the concepts of efficiency and style for kayakers. Each principle is explained clearly and simply, and is tied to a practical application. Recommendations for practices are also provided. Transform your paddling by applying the ... Read more

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  • A Paddler's Guide to Everglades National Park

    by Johnny Molloy ...
    Whether forging uncharted territory or slipping along marked canoe trails, get ready to experience more than 400 miles of creeks, bays, marshes, and the Gulf of Mexico. This indispensable guide for the ultimate adventure by canoe or kayak now includes GPS coordinates and twelve new paddle routes. ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • No Barriers

    A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon

    2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA)“A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.” —Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling authorErik Weihenmayer is the first and only... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • High Infatuation

    A Climber's Guide To Love and Gravity

    by Steph Davis ...
    Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside--and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Paddler's Guide to Michigan

    by Jeff Counts ...
    A travel guide for the paddling-inclined.The Paddler’s Guide to Michigan takes users to the best quiet waters in the Great Lakes state, including rivers, inland lakes, and the Great Lakes. The guide is full of helpful suggestions for how to have the best paddling trips, even at the most popular destinations. Just because a river can be paddled, it doesn’t mean the experience will be a good one, so ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • In the Flow

    The importance of delivering the psychological fundamentals to achieve paddling success.What’s the connection between what paddlers think and feel and how they perform? How does mental preparation help performance? What do paddlers and their coaches need to do, to ensure paddlers perform at their best when it counts?Former international paddler and now sport psychologist Jonathan Males combines ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Florida Keys Paddling Atlas

    Series series Paddling Series
    The Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, a first of its kind detailed color atlas of the Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West, is specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small craft water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration. Color charts for this atlas are fully annotated with key put-ins, take-outs, paddle friendly marinas, hidden waterways, bird ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

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

    by Nick Schade ...
    Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

    Expert Advice on Buying a Canoe or a Kayak

    Go with the flow!You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean.In this ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • A Season on the Water, Reflections from the Red Kayak

    Series Book 2 - Paddlin' On Trademark Series
    A Season on the Water is Mary Anne Smrz's second book in the Reflections from the Red Kayak series. Mary Anne invites you to "paddle on" toward your authentic self as she reveals nature's life lessons, discovered during a year of kayak excursions. Whether you are a kayak enthusiast or not, share Mary Anne's thoughts and journal a few of your own, as you "paddle on" with A Season on the Water. ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Kayaking

    Everything You Need to Know About Paddling

    by Nigel Foster ...
    The Art of Kayaking is the distilled essence of a lifetime of kayak instruction at all skill levels around the world, with the added insights gained from years of designing kayaks, paddles, and kayaking equipment. This comprehensive kayaking manual by one of the biggest names in kayaking offers more essential detail about commonly used techniques than ever before published in a single volume. ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Kayaking Puget Sound & San Juan Islands

    60 Trips in Northwest Inland Waters, Including the Gulf Islands, 3rd

    by Rob Casey ...
    The miles of inland waterways of the Pacific Northwest are among the best in the world for paddling. Beautiful scenery, intricate and protected waterways, and abundant marine life define the area, while on shore are ample public parklands for camping and exploring.The 60 trips in this extensively updated 3rd edition of the bestselling Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands cover the Sound's ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Moon Grand Canyon

    Hike, Camp, Raft the Colorado River

    by Tim Hull ...
    Series series Travel Guide
    Experience the serene vistas and unforgettable thrills of this stunning national treasure with Moon Grand Canyon. Inside you'll find:Flexible Itineraries: Adventure-packed ideas for anything from a week-long trip to a single day in the parkStrategic Advice: Find tips for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs, and more, with options for different levels of accessibility and tips on ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • An Alaskan Affliction

    An Exciting “Best Of” Remote Alaskan Adventures

    by Rosi Jarussi ...
    An Alaskan Affliction is packed with pure entertainment, featuring highlights from decades of Alaska hard core adventures. It opens with unforgettable dog mushing to embrace the best of the Interior's extreme winters, and snowmachining that doubles the thrills and mishaps of travel over river ice, through blizzards, and sudden whiteouts. Summer offers the finest river journeys. There are sudden ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Journey of a River Walker

    Paddling the St. Johns River

    by Ray Whaley ...
    Series series Wild Florida
    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 ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Basic Illustrated Kayaking

    by FalconGuides ...
    Series series Basic Illustrated Series
    For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Paddling Washington

    Flatwater and Whitewater Routes in Washington State and the Inland Northwest

    * 112 routes in rivers, streams, lakes, and bays in the Northwest* For paddlers of all skill levels* Maps, safety tips, equipment requirements, and a route comparison chartThis uniquely comprehensive Washington paddling guidebook combines the best of three previous books--Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest, Paddle Routes of Western Washington, and Washington Whitewater--into one volume. ... Read more

    $17.99 USD