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"Dances with Waves" has all the ingredients of a great adventure - danger, high drama, narrow escapes, bizarre encounters. On Brian Wilson's solo 1200-mile voyage around the coast of Ireland, his little kayak is lashed by the tail-wind of Hurricane Gusta, bombarded by the incontinent gannets of the Skelligs, and almost run down by a ghost galleon off Mizen Head. Sherkin Island pirates kidnap him for ransom, his boat is claimed as wreckage by the beachcombers of Connemara, and he receives an ecstatic welcome from Fungi, the Dingle Dolphin. Add to this diversions into sea-lore, local legend, music and history and you have a yarn that will entertain landlubbers and sailors alike.

We all have an outdoor enthusiast in our lives, and what better gift to give them than flexibility? Even in a small tent, atop a sleeping bag, these handy moves help loosen muscles and provide strength and invigoration. Designed to improve balance, coordination, and endurance, Sleeping Bag Yoga assists any traveler with their planned recreation and includes poses specifically designed for particular activities like cycling and hiking. This new edition contains 17 new poses, Sanskrit word meditations, and useful color illustrations.

Sleeping Bag Yoga: Stretch! Relax! Energize! For Hikers, Bikers, and Paddlers

This is an instructional book about white water kayaking. Olli Grau is one of today's leading kayaking experts and, in this book, he draws a blueprint for learning kayaking safely and successfully. He includes the latest developments in kayak design and technique, learning style and psychology, and the new scientific approach to kayaking. The book's unconventional structure is orientated at the learning curve of paddlers. Beginners can follow chronologically; experts can immediately find useful and interesting tips for their particular stage of paddling development. Concentric learning techniques are used in areas of white water anatomy; tactics & manoeuvres; technique; tricks and headwork. The book offers knowledge for every class of white water: flat water - this work helps you learn the basic techniques; Moving water; class 1 - it helps you learn the basic tactics and manoeuvres; White water; class 2-3 - learn to judge moderately difficult white water and how to put all the basics together for a successful run; Extreme white water; class 4-5 - paddling at your personal limit.

Rodeo Boating Hot Moves with Olli Grau

Whitewater Sports (Ultimate Thrill Sports)

This work includes a brief note on the subject matter for classification. It is categorised under the following: crime fiction, poetry, local history etc. This is a white water kayaking guidebook to Norway. Written by Jens Klatt and Olaf Obsommer, this is a 2005 edition of the most comprehensive guide to the rivers of Norway. It is written in the English language predominantly - with some German text. It includes chapters on basic country information; where to go; what to take; how to get there; on the roads; camping; salmon and paddlers; water levels. It includes comprehensive information and mapping on around 70 rivers, and loads of colour pics and maps.

L'eau Vive is a photographic journal of waters around the world: it will take you on a pictorial journey through Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The photography and words will resonate deeply within the souls of paddlers and all those who appreciate the grace of the river.

Kayaks are easy to paddle and can get anglers into new and otherwise inaccessible waters. The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing is the most comprehensive DVD on the sport.

Paddler’s Guide to the Sunshine State is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information on paddling in Florida—bound so that it lies open at each page for easy reference or photocopying--and is fully indexed. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or a whitewater veteran, whether you're looking for an easy going two-hour tour with your family or a week-long solo adventure, this book lists the most delightful destinations to explore in a state famous for its scenic waterways. From the vast flats of the Florida Keys to the rivers and springs of the Florida Panhandle, Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State gives directions to 91 Florida waterways, separated into 271 individual canoeing and kayaking excursions. For each of the 91 destinations, veteran paddler and outdoor writer Sandy Huff · tells her readers where to rent or buy canoes and kayaks, · evaluates the difficulty of each trail, · supplies emergency phone numbers and a customized map showing launch and take-out sites, average length, and paddling time for each leg, · and presents a candid discussion of the waterway. In introductory chapters, she offers safety tips on camping basics, dressing for...

For anyone in-state or planning a visit to Florida in the near future, check out this awesome new book . Fantastic color photos, detailed maps, launch sites and directions to many of the best kayaking, canoeing , camping and fishing trails throughout the state. It covers both salt and fresh water areas throughout the entire state

In 1995 photographers Joe and Monica Cook explored the length of the Chattahoochee and the Apalachicola rivers in a source-to-sea journey. This book presents a photographic record of this trip, presenting an impassioned plea for the preservation of this waterway.

From its origin at Chattahoochee Gap to where it flows into Apalachicola Bay - one of the most productive estuaries in North America - the Chattahoochee is a prototypical American River. Understand it, and you will know more about all the waterways of this country. This guidebook is full of great tips on where to boat, fish and hike as well as information on the importance of preserving and protecting the future of the river. Established in 1994, the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is a nonporfit environmental advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed.

A modern-day adventure through the heart of Florida

Florida’s Big Bend Coast is one of America’s longest and wildest continuous wetlands. Seminole Indians once sought refuge from American soldiers along its shores. Today, visitors find a different kind of refuge, a refuge from a hectic world. In the first comprehensive armchair guide to this region, naturalist and explorer Doug Alderson introduces readers to Florida’s frontier past and evolving future. Interweaving history, folkways, and observations from life in the great outdoors, Alderson tells tales of his travels by sea kayak along the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail, which runs from the Aucilla River to the town of Suwannee. He retraces the footsteps of famed naturalist John Muir in Cedar Key, shares little-known stories of backcountry feuds that rivaled the Hatfields and McCoys, uncovers amusing theories as to why mullet jump, and invites salty local characters to share the spotlight. Sometimes poignant, often humorous, and always engaging, Waters Less Traveled is the perfect travel companion for anyone who wants a bit of adventure without leaving home.