River, Boat , Water Craft & Paddling Guides

Kayak fishing is 1 of the fastest growing sports in N. America, & this guide is the most comprehensive book on the sport. Will allow the new kayak angler a solid foundation of skills & concepts with a safe & comfortable entry into the sport. Full Color; 9

The most up-to-date, authoritative & for planning every kind of river trip in Alaska, from a mellow float to a month-long expedition. 40 B&W photos, 70 maps; 5x8 inches, 320 pgs.

Observations & musings from a weeklong kayaking exploration on three of Maine's most significant rivers. 20 B&W photos, 7 maps; 6x9 inches, 256 pgs.

Learn to: navigate with a map, compass, & sexton; how to use a sea anchor & improvise sails; signal for help, especially in open water. 29 B&W photos, 147 illus; 6x8 inches, 304 pgs.

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Essays that reveal the heart & soul of the wilderness experience, with practical tips on camping & canoeing in remote places. 35 B&W sketches by Jerry Stelmok; 5.5x8.5 inches, 224 pgs.

Covers the John Day Basin, Grande Ronde, Lower Deschutes, Owyhee River, Rogue River, and the Snake and Illinois rivers. She draws on her years of experience as a river-running guide to help you safely navigate these waterways, including river-running bas

Shows a variety of paddling techniques, how to rescue (& be rescued), even how to roll. Something for all paddling levels. Clear water, clean air, & unexplored places beckon. Let's go! 125 B&W photos, 17 diagrams; 7x9.5 inches, 96 pgs.

This new edition covers every aspect of the outdoor experience, demonstrating the frequently simple, often unexpected measures that we can take to keep the wilderness pristine. This edition also provides new information on conservation law and the public'

A combination of detailed instruction and text (based on actual adventures) of all the techniques of canoe camping and wilderness cruising. You learn how to "find a river," navigate, cope with accidents and much more. 65 drawings, 11 maps.

Discover the excitement & adventure of paddling on the open sea. 220 color photos & drawings; 8x9 inches, 208 pg.

Step-by-step photo sequences on correct form & essential strokes; illus guide to river maneuvers; Gear, safety, choosing a canoe. 150 color photos, 40 illus; 8.5x11 inches, 128 pgs.

An all-color celebration of hand craftsmanship & rustic elegance, with details from start-to-finish. 200 color photos, 20 B&W photos; 10x10 inches, 156 pgs.

Quickly gain the skills you need to learn kayaking! Color photos & drawings throughout; 5.5x8.5 inches, 192 pages.

Explore 37 of the best paddling routes found from the Atlantic to Pacific to Arctic. features 24 profiles of such paddling luminaries as James Raffan, the legendary Mason family, Gary & Joanie McGuffin, Kevin Callan, Hap Wilson, & morw. B&W photos; 6x9 in

Detailed route descriptions & a wealth of planning tips make this an indispensable guide for the modern voyageur. This nearly roadless region of lakes, bogs, & forests in northeastern Minnesota is a mecca for canoeists from around the world. Maps & B&W ph

Classic guide to running rivers - thoroughly updated. Reflecting changes in the regulations, equip, & popularity of the sport, covers craft & gear, technique, planning & preparation, health & safety, environmental issues, & basic river sense. 100 B&W phot

Fully updated & expanded flatwater guide to NW Oregon offers 70 outings with river & lake routes for canoe & sea kayak paddlers. 55 B&W photos, 70 maps; 5.5x8.5 inches, 208 pgs.

Steers experienced kayakers & rafters along the most rewarding rivers & rapids in the NW, among them the Skykomish, White Salmon, Skagit, Cowlitz, Stehekin, & Cispus. 50 B&W photos, 34 illus., 70 maps; 5.5x8.5 inches, 320 pgs.

Best 50 routes in western Washington rated Class II+ or below. Location, distance, time to allow, best season, potential hazards, & shuttle details. Maps point out river landmarks & put-in & take-out points. 70 B&W photos, 48 maps; 5.5x8.5 inches, 256 pgs