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Graveyard of the Pacific

Shipwreck and Survival on America’s Deadliest Waterway

de Randall Sullivan ...

A vivid portrait of the Columbia River Bar that combines maritime history, adventure journalism, and memoir, bringing alive the history—and present—of one of the most notorious stretches of water in the worldOff the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collision so turbulent and deadly that it’s nicknamed the Graveyard of the ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A vivid portrait of the Columbia River Bar that combines maritime history, adventure journalism, and memoir, bringing alive the history—and present—of one of the most notorious stretches of water in the worldOff the coast of Oregon, the Columbia River flows into the Pacific Ocean and forms the Columbia River Bar: a watery collision so turbulent and deadly that it’s nicknamed the Graveyard of the
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Fierce Country

The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America’s Love for the Wild

de Heather Hansman ...

***NATIONAL BESTSELLER*The inspiring, untold story of three incredible women who spearheaded recreation, conservation and resilience in America’s most beloved landscapes, for readers of Pam Houston and David Grann**Throughout the 20th century Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle did more to inspire our love of the great outdoors than just about anyone.Georgie devoted her life to ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

***NATIONAL BESTSELLER*The inspiring, untold story of three incredible women who spearheaded recreation, conservation and resilience in America’s most beloved landscapes, for readers of Pam Houston and David Grann**Throughout the 20th century Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle did more to inspire our love of the great outdoors than just about anyone.Georgie devoted her life to
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Kayaking Made Easy

A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced

de Dennis Stuhaug ...

Series series How to Paddle Series
A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, Kayaking Made Easy is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation
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Paddling North

A Solo Adventure Along the Inside Passage

de Audrey Sutherland ...

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 ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

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
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The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook, Second Edition

de Shelley Johnson ...

"...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 ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

"...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
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Hell or High Water

Surviving Tibet's Tsango River

de 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 ... Leer más

Antes $15.99 USD Ahora $12.99 USD

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
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High Infatuation

A Climber's Guide To Love and Gravity

de 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 ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

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
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Crossing the Ditch

de James Castrission ...

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. ... Leer más

Antes $7.99 USD Ahora $6.99 USD

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.
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The Paddler's Guide to Michigan

de 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 ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

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
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A Season on the Water, Reflections from the Red Kayak

Paddlin' On Trademark Series, #2

de Mary Anne Smrz ...

Series Libro 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. ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$18.79 USD

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
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

Expert Advice on Buying a Canoe or a Kayak

de Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Dennis Stuhaug ...

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 ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

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
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Amazon Woman

de Darcy Gaechter ...

An extraordinary and inspiring chronicle of one woman’s harrowing journey to become the first female to kayak the entire Amazon River.Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, Amazon Woman shows what incredible feats we are capable of and will encourage people, especially women, across all backgrounds and ages to find the courage and strength to live the life they’ve imagined.This 148-day journey ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

An extraordinary and inspiring chronicle of one woman’s harrowing journey to become the first female to kayak the entire Amazon River.Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, Amazon Woman shows what incredible feats we are capable of and will encourage people, especially women, across all backgrounds and ages to find the courage and strength to live the life they’ve imagined.This 148-day journey
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In the Flow

de Jonathan Males ...

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 ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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Sea Kayaking

The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions

de John Dowd ...

Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group.Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read the weather and the water, how to navigate with and without GPS and how to travel with a group.Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print. Drawing on his many years of experience paddling in
... Leer más
Moon Grand Canyon

Hike, Camp, Raft the Colorado River

de 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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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
... Leer más
Paddle Maine's Moose River Loop & Bow Trip

de Angela Quintal-Snowman ...

Maine's Only Loop-Route Paddle that Starts & Finishes in the Same Place!Get insider information about paddling one of Maine's most breathtaking water trails, the Moose River Loop (Moose Loop) & Bow Trip in Jackman! This 40-page book features everything you need to know before you go, including the most accurate and detailed map of the trip you will find anywhere! There are two different adventures ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Maine's Only Loop-Route Paddle that Starts & Finishes in the Same Place!Get insider information about paddling one of Maine's most breathtaking water trails, the Moose River Loop (Moose Loop) & Bow Trip in Jackman! This 40-page book features everything you need to know before you go, including the most accurate and detailed map of the trip you will find anywhere! There are two different adventures
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Risk

A Life Saved by the River

de Susan Norman ...

A compelling narrative about a pioneering woman’s connection to wild rivers as a whitewater world champion, and how the journey heals past and current childhood trauma.Alternating between two time periods, Risk is about Sue Norman’s journey as a pioneer in international whitewater kayaking and rafting competition. Outdoor adventure helped the author cope with the trauma of her mother’s diagnosis ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A compelling narrative about a pioneering woman’s connection to wild rivers as a whitewater world champion, and how the journey heals past and current childhood trauma.Alternating between two time periods, Risk is about Sue Norman’s journey as a pioneer in international whitewater kayaking and rafting competition. Outdoor adventure helped the author cope with the trauma of her mother’s diagnosis
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Kayak: The New Frontier

The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique

de William Nealy ...

Series series The William Nealy Collection
Laugh and learn kayaking skills, from basic to advanced, through detailed text and more than 400 humorous illustrations!If you want to learn how to paddle—and laugh out loud while doing so—William Nealy’s classic illustrated kayaking-skills manual remains dead-on hilarious. Kayak demonstrates important paddling techniques through humorous illustrations, along with detailed explanations from the ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

Laugh and learn kayaking skills, from basic to advanced, through detailed text and more than 400 humorous illustrations!If you want to learn how to paddle—and laugh out loud while doing so—William Nealy’s classic illustrated kayaking-skills manual remains dead-on hilarious. Kayak demonstrates important paddling techniques through humorous illustrations, along with detailed explanations from the
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Windsurfing Mastery: The Complete Surfer's Guide to Learn to Surf and Master the Waves

Water sports (EN), #2

de Boreas En. M. L. Saage ...

Series Libro 2 - Water sports (EN)
Discover the thrilling world of windsurfing with this comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and seasoned surfers. 'Windsurfing Mastery: The Complete Surfer's Guide to Learn to Surf and Master the Waves' offers practical knowledge to help you navigate the exciting journey from first-time surfer to confident wave rider.This windsurfing book for beginners starts with essential equipment ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the thrilling world of windsurfing with this comprehensive guide designed for both beginners and seasoned surfers. 'Windsurfing Mastery: The Complete Surfer's Guide to Learn to Surf and Master the Waves' offers practical knowledge to help you navigate the exciting journey from first-time surfer to confident wave rider.This windsurfing book for beginners starts with essential equipment
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Scuba Diving

The Ultimate Beginners Crash Course To Scuba Underwater Adventures!

de Gary Young ...

Scuba Diving: The Ultimate Beginners Crash Course To Scuba Underwater Adventures!Are You Ready To Get Started With Scuba Diving? If So You've Come To The Right Place...Here's A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Introduction To Scuba DivingDangers Of Scuba DivingThe Essential Scuba GearPreparing To DiveYour First DiveAnd Much, Much More ... Leer más

$3.58 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Scuba Diving: The Ultimate Beginners Crash Course To Scuba Underwater Adventures!Are You Ready To Get Started With Scuba Diving? If So You've Come To The Right Place...Here's A Preview Of What You'll Learn...Introduction To Scuba DivingDangers Of Scuba DivingThe Essential Scuba GearPreparing To DiveYour First DiveAnd Much, Much More
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Canoeing & Kayaking South Central Wisconsin

60 Paddling Adventures Within 60 Miles of Madison

de Timothy Bauer ...

Series series Canoe & Kayak Series
South-central Wisconsin provides an impressive array of opportunities for all types of paddling, including some of the very best day trips in the entire state and even Upper Midwest. Paddling South Central Wisconsin, by experienced paddler and author Timothy Bauer, guides all types of paddlers, whether veteran or novice, through whitewater adrenaline or flatwater calm routes near Madison, Rockford ... Leer más

$13.09 USD

South-central Wisconsin provides an impressive array of opportunities for all types of paddling, including some of the very best day trips in the entire state and even Upper Midwest. Paddling South Central Wisconsin, by experienced paddler and author Timothy Bauer, guides all types of paddlers, whether veteran or novice, through whitewater adrenaline or flatwater calm routes near Madison, Rockford
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The Indian River Lagoon Chronicles- A Narrative Paddle Adventure Through the History and Natural History of Florida's Indian River Lagoon

de John Kumiski ...

On December 1, 2013, five intrepid paddlers launched their vessels at JB's Fish Camp in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Their destination? Jupiter, Florida, 160 miles distant. During their nineteen day voyage of discovery they meet birds, snails, other paddlers, manatees, dolphins, scientists, restauranteurs, mangroves, seagrasses, the ghost of Henry Flagler, and much more.Into their journey is woven ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

On December 1, 2013, five intrepid paddlers launched their vessels at JB's Fish Camp in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Their destination? Jupiter, Florida, 160 miles distant. During their nineteen day voyage of discovery they meet birds, snails, other paddlers, manatees, dolphins, scientists, restauranteurs, mangroves, seagrasses, the ghost of Henry Flagler, and much more.Into their journey is woven
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Journey of a River Walker

Paddling the St. Johns River

de 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 ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

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
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