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Crossing the Ditch

by 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. ... Read more

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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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Kayak Fishing Second Edition: The Complete Guide

The Complete Guide

by Cory Routh, Beau Beasley ...

In this new Second Edition Cory Routh covers everything you will need to know for safe, fun and successful kayak fishing. Kayak Fishing gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you'll need to get started in the growing sport of kayak fishing. Learn how to choose the right kayak for fishing. Full-color photographs throughout. Learn which PFDs and paddles to select. Kayak ... Read more

$20.48 AUD

In this new Second Edition Cory Routh covers everything you will need to know for safe, fun and successful kayak fishing. Kayak Fishing gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you'll need to get started in the growing sport of kayak fishing. Learn how to choose the right kayak for fishing. Full-color photographs throughout. Learn which PFDs and paddles to select. Kayak
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Relentless

A Story of Grit and Endurance from the First Person to Kayak the Tasman Solo

by Scott Donaldson ...

The story of Scott Donaldson's relentless journey to be the first person to cross the Tasman sea solo in a kayakUnpredictable and unforgiving, the Tasman Sea is one of the most hostile stretches of water in the world. An Australian adventurer attempted to kayak across in 2007, disappearing without a trace. In 2018 Kiwi adventurer Scott Donaldson spent two months alone at sea to achieve a world ... Read more

$19.99 AUD

The story of Scott Donaldson's relentless journey to be the first person to cross the Tasman sea solo in a kayakUnpredictable and unforgiving, the Tasman Sea is one of the most hostile stretches of water in the world. An Australian adventurer attempted to kayak across in 2007, disappearing without a trace. In 2018 Kiwi adventurer Scott Donaldson spent two months alone at sea to achieve a world
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Sea Kayaking

A Guide for Sea Canoeists

by Philip Woodhouse ...

In Sea Kayaking, , comprehensive guide for those who travel the open waters in the Southern Hemisphere, Philip Woodhouse, Australian paddler and Royal Australian Air Force veteran, shares his years of experience, technical training, and military teaching skills.What began as a personal reference was soon developed as a training manual, recommended by the Victorian Sea Kayak Club to its membersand ... Read more

$6.23 AUD

In Sea Kayaking, , comprehensive guide for those who travel the open waters in the Southern Hemisphere, Philip Woodhouse, Australian paddler and Royal Australian Air Force veteran, shares his years of experience, technical training, and military teaching skills.What began as a personal reference was soon developed as a training manual, recommended by the Victorian Sea Kayak Club to its membersand
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No Retreat, No Surrender

by Oscar Chalupsky, Graham Spence ...

Few athletes hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky. He made history at the age of fifteen as the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships, he was the country’s spokesman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and he is a multiple-times global surfski champion, having won the internationally famous ... Read more

$20.19 AUD

Few athletes hold a record comparable to that of Oscar Chalupsky. He made history at the age of fifteen as the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships, he was the country’s spokesman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and he is a multiple-times global surfski champion, having won the internationally famous
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Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die

Kayaking and Rafting Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

by Chris Santella ...

Series series Fifty Places
In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world’s top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia’s Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic ... Read more

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In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world’s top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia’s Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic
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Paddling Alaska

A Guide To The State's Classic Paddling Trips

by Dan Maclean ...

Series series Paddling Series
In Paddling Alaska, you can drive to all the lakes and rivers described in this guide. This fact might sound unremarkable, but Alaska is mostly wilderness, with few highways. This is the first guidebook to organize journeys in this manner. ... Read more

$22.99 AUD

In Paddling Alaska, you can drive to all the lakes and rivers described in this guide. This fact might sound unremarkable, but Alaska is mostly wilderness, with few highways. This is the first guidebook to organize journeys in this manner.
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Surf Fishing

Your Comprehensive Guide To Fishing From Any Shoreline

by Terrance Kensington ...

Your Comprehensive Guide To Fishing From Any ShorelineLooking for the ultimate book on surf fishing? If so, you've found it!I'm Terrance and I'm here to explain to you everything you need to know to get started surf fishing. It doesn't matter whether you've never picked up a rod before or whether you have a decade of fishing experience under your belt... there's something in here for everyone.Here ... Read more

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Your Comprehensive Guide To Fishing From Any ShorelineLooking for the ultimate book on surf fishing? If so, you've found it!I'm Terrance and I'm here to explain to you everything you need to know to get started surf fishing. It doesn't matter whether you've never picked up a rod before or whether you have a decade of fishing experience under your belt... there's something in here for everyone.Here
... Read more
Becoming Coastal

25 Years of Exploration and Discovery of the British Columbia Coast

by Alex Zimmerman ...

In this collection of narratives Victoria technologist, environmentalist and writer Alex Zimmerman tells stories not only of self-propelled travel and adventure but also of nature, the magnificent environment and of interesting people that he meets on the coast of British Columbia. Zimmerman is not the first to paddle and write about the BC Coast, but he brings a fresh and personal perspective as ... Read more

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In this collection of narratives Victoria technologist, environmentalist and writer Alex Zimmerman tells stories not only of self-propelled travel and adventure but also of nature, the magnificent environment and of interesting people that he meets on the coast of British Columbia. Zimmerman is not the first to paddle and write about the BC Coast, but he brings a fresh and personal perspective as
... Read more
Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide

Learn to SUP

by Simon Bassett ...

Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport worldwide. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable boards and the fact that you can just get on and go all add up to its appeal. But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book – the first UK how-to book on paddleboarding – comes in. It ... Read more

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Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport worldwide. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable boards and the fact that you can just get on and go all add up to its appeal. But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book – the first UK how-to book on paddleboarding – comes in. It
... Read more
I parchi italiani

Conoscere i parchi e le riserve naturali dalle Alpi alla Sicilia

by Augusto Fortis ...

Pur nella sua altalenante fortuna, pur nella variabilità delle sue mode e della politica, l'ambientalismo è riuscito in questi ultimi anni ad attecchire e a mettere le radici nella società italiana. I parchi sono cambiati, la sensibilità della gente è mutata. Riserve, oasi, aree protette, parchi regionali e nazionali hanno man mano coperti spazi sempre più ampi di territorio. L'ostilità delle ... Read more

$10.99 AUD

Pur nella sua altalenante fortuna, pur nella variabilità delle sue mode e della politica, l'ambientalismo è riuscito in questi ultimi anni ad attecchire e a mettere le radici nella società italiana. I parchi sono cambiati, la sensibilità della gente è mutata. Riserve, oasi, aree protette, parchi regionali e nazionali hanno man mano coperti spazi sempre più ampi di territorio. L'ostilità delle
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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

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
101 More Bits of Useful Advice for the Paddler, Hiker and Camper, Vol IV

by Richard Johnson ...

Why Volume Four? The easy answer is because I cannot shut up. A more complex response is that as the years pass, I realize that some of what I talked about is outdated and I've found a better way to do this or that. Or I have additional experiences that cause me to rethink my previous thoughts such as Vol I mentioned condom-canteens and in Vol III I revisited that thought with more info, but still ... Read more

$4.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why Volume Four? The easy answer is because I cannot shut up. A more complex response is that as the years pass, I realize that some of what I talked about is outdated and I've found a better way to do this or that. Or I have additional experiences that cause me to rethink my previous thoughts such as Vol I mentioned condom-canteens and in Vol III I revisited that thought with more info, but still
... Read more
Lost in the Everglades and Other Florida Kayaking Adventures

by Ken Weyand ...

Ken Weyand discovered kayaking late in life, but it added a world of fun (and occasional excitement) to his retirement. For the past several years he has spent winters in Florida, where opportunities for flat-water paddling on rivers, creeks and estuaries are plentiful.Each year he explores new paddling areas, occasionally with fellow kayakers, but usually alone. A newspaperman by trade, he has ... Read more

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Ken Weyand discovered kayaking late in life, but it added a world of fun (and occasional excitement) to his retirement. For the past several years he has spent winters in Florida, where opportunities for flat-water paddling on rivers, creeks and estuaries are plentiful.Each year he explores new paddling areas, occasionally with fellow kayakers, but usually alone. A newspaperman by trade, he has
... Read more
Into This Radiance

by Gary Hawk ...

'As though swayed out on the wildest wave alive,And yet was still.'—Theodore RoethkeIn Into This Radiance Gary Hawk shares his complex relationship with an immense place—Flathead Lake, the largest US body of freshwater west of the Great Lakes. Hawk has paddled a sea kayak for over nineteen years, and he takes the reader along with him as he explores the lake's bays, islands, and the distances ... Read more

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'As though swayed out on the wildest wave alive,And yet was still.'—Theodore RoethkeIn Into This Radiance Gary Hawk shares his complex relationship with an immense place—Flathead Lake, the largest US body of freshwater west of the Great Lakes. Hawk has paddled a sea kayak for over nineteen years, and he takes the reader along with him as he explores the lake's bays, islands, and the distances
... Read more
The Ultimate Cheat Code: SPECKLED SEA TROUT

The definitive guide to catching gator trout!

by Captain Bob ...

Step into the electric world of speckled sea trout—the silver ghosts of the grass flats that explode on top-waters, slam paddle-tails, and turn grown anglers into kids again. In The Ultimate Cheat Code: Speckled Sea Trout, Captain Bob (Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor and host of the nationally broadcast On The Hook with Captain Bob) hands you the exact playbook he wished someone had given ... Read more

$7.12 AUD

Step into the electric world of speckled sea trout—the silver ghosts of the grass flats that explode on top-waters, slam paddle-tails, and turn grown anglers into kids again. In The Ultimate Cheat Code: Speckled Sea Trout, Captain Bob (Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor and host of the nationally broadcast On The Hook with Captain Bob) hands you the exact playbook he wished someone had given
... Read more
Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District

Beautiful places to paddleboard in Cumbria

by Jo Moseley ...

Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District is the essential guide for anyone interested in discovering and enjoying this popular sport at its leading UK location – the stunning Lake District National Park. Jo Moseley, passionate paddleboarder and adventurer advocate, writes with a friendly voice about her SUP experiences – you'll really feel like you're out on the water with her. Take to the ... Read more

$16.52 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District is the essential guide for anyone interested in discovering and enjoying this popular sport at its leading UK location – the stunning Lake District National Park. Jo Moseley, passionate paddleboarder and adventurer advocate, writes with a friendly voice about her SUP experiences – you'll really feel like you're out on the water with her. Take to the
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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

$18.99 AUD

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
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Whitewater Rescues

True Stories of Survival, Bravery, and Quick Thinking

by Charlie Walbridge ...

Read more than 80 of the most compelling true stories of canoeing, kayaking, and rafting rescues ever submitted to the American Whitewater Accident Database.Risk is a part of everyday life, but it takes a special person to grab a paddle and choose to navigate a canoe, kayak, or raft over whitewater. After all, when you mix people and moving water, accidents are bound to occur. Sometimes, ... Read more

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Read more than 80 of the most compelling true stories of canoeing, kayaking, and rafting rescues ever submitted to the American Whitewater Accident Database.Risk is a part of everyday life, but it takes a special person to grab a paddle and choose to navigate a canoe, kayak, or raft over whitewater. After all, when you mix people and moving water, accidents are bound to occur. Sometimes,
... Read more
Paddling Michigan

by Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Hillstrom ...

Series series Regional Paddling Series
Michigan offers a bounty of paddling destinations, and this book is the most complete and up-to-date guide available. Paddling Michigan includes more than 70 trips in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas for beginner and expert paddlers alike. Classic rivers such as the Au Sable, the Manistee, and the Wild and Scenic Jordan River are included, as well as popular sea-kayaking destinations like Isle ... Read more

$22.99 AUD

Michigan offers a bounty of paddling destinations, and this book is the most complete and up-to-date guide available. Paddling Michigan includes more than 70 trips in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas for beginner and expert paddlers alike. Classic rivers such as the Au Sable, the Manistee, and the Wild and Scenic Jordan River are included, as well as popular sea-kayaking destinations like Isle
... Read more
Paddling Tennessee

A Guide to the State's Greatest Paddling Adventures

by Johnny Molloy ...

Series series Paddling Series
The Ultimate Guide to Tennessee's Great Paddling!Tennessee truly has something for every paddler, whether float trips down dark water trails of swamp rivers or kayaking excursions along whitewater streams. Paddling Tennessee describes the best and most accessible routes, including Reelfoot Lake and the Hatchie River in the west; the Volunteer State’s contribution to great rivers of the world—the ... Read more

$27.99 AUD

The Ultimate Guide to Tennessee's Great Paddling!Tennessee truly has something for every paddler, whether float trips down dark water trails of swamp rivers or kayaking excursions along whitewater streams. Paddling Tennessee describes the best and most accessible routes, including Reelfoot Lake and the Hatchie River in the west; the Volunteer State’s contribution to great rivers of the world—the
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Paddling in the Western Maine Mountains

by Doug Dunlap ...

More than twenty outings are included in this paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills. Seasoned Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap had paddled all of these routes multiple times and provides information for full day and overnight trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and ... Read more

$22.99 AUD

More than twenty outings are included in this paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills. Seasoned Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap had paddled all of these routes multiple times and provides information for full day and overnight trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and
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Day Tripping: Kayak Wisconsin Door County Peninsula Bluffs, Beaches, Lighthouses, and Shipwrecks

by Babs Malchow Smith ...

Discover the most dramatic bluffs, hidden beaches, historic lighthouses, and mysterious shipwrecks in Wisconsin. Door County Peninsula is a premier kayaking destination with over 300 miles of shoreline vacillating between towering bluffs to pristine sandy beaches.Be the explorer of "Deaths Door", as the turbulent waters of Lake Michigan collide with the bay of Green Bay to Washing, Plum, and Rock ... Read more

$5.99 AUD

Discover the most dramatic bluffs, hidden beaches, historic lighthouses, and mysterious shipwrecks in Wisconsin. Door County Peninsula is a premier kayaking destination with over 300 miles of shoreline vacillating between towering bluffs to pristine sandy beaches.Be the explorer of "Deaths Door", as the turbulent waters of Lake Michigan collide with the bay of Green Bay to Washing, Plum, and Rock
... Read more
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking

Expert Advice on Buying a Canoe or a Kayak

by Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Dennis Stuhaug ...

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 ... Read more

$13.99 AUD

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
... Read more

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