The ‘philosophy of safety’ outlined here will set a beginning paddler on a smart and swift course of learning. Author: John Lull Copyright 2001, Wilderness Press, ISBN 0-89997-274-8 Though perhaps burdened with a rather dry title, and being ostensibly aimed at the intermediate paddler, “Sea Kayaking Safety & Rescue” is a book I wish I’d found the day I bought…
“Extreme Waves” offers hard numbers well interspersed with juicy tales of rogue waves and adventures at sea Author: Craig B. Smith Copyright 2006, Joseph Henry Press, ISBN-10: 0309100623, 312 pages Any paddler who has been out in big water and experienced a large breaking wave dumping onto his kayak knows that it can feel like a ton of bricks. And…
Author: David Seidman Copyright 2000, International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, ISBN-10: 0071362371, 160 pages Just as with many novice kayakers, it seems most basic how-to-paddle books suffer from a certain overeagerness to hit the big water and start touring. So, they tend to cover such topics as navigation, packing for camping, advanced safety gear, and all-in rescues, often devoting precious little…
Detailed trip guides for some of the finest Great Lakes kayaking destinations. Trip outlines for all skill levels, with maps, photos, route details, planning resources, and more!