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Author
Publisher
Burford Books
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Kayaks enable fishermen to go into virtually any fishing location in near-total silence, and to be completely mobile and have all gear at hand. This guide, for both fresh and saltwater fishermen, covers: choosing a kayak, outfitting the craft with rod-holders, electronics, storage, anchoring systems and techniques for fighting fish from the kayak.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mountaineer Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Part of the award-winning "Mountaineers Outdoor Expert" series, this title offers advice for paddlers of all levels, from beginners considering their first gear purchase to competitive kayakers looking to perfect their forward stroke.
Author
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"The Art of Stand Up Paddling" includes everything both new and not-so-new paddlers need to know--from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to paddling rivers and surfing waves in Hawaii. Also included is a fascinating and controversial history of stand up paddling, which, although new to many, actually dates back hundreds of years to Peruvian and Hawaiian fishermen.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this 'How-to' guide, learn the basic skills of canoeing and kayaking including how to launch a canoe and kayak, how to read a river, and how to stay safe while out on the water"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Profiles fifty boating, canoeing and kayaking destinations around the world, including advice on where to stay and when to go, the history of each place, anecdotes, and more.
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...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
This memoir is filled with insight into the geography, culture and history of Ireland. The author takes readers for a white-knuckle ride on the furious Irish seas, part of his three-month odyssey that also takes in the desolate isle of Skellig Michael, home to 6th-century monastic ruins.
Author
Publisher
Steer Forth Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A dramatic narrative tour of 10 of the world’s most incredible whitewater adventures—spanning 5 continents and 40 years—guided by a legendary whitewater trailblazer This fascinating history of daring whitewater explorers stands alongside classic works on mountaineering, outdoor survival, and extreme sports Perfect for fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Candice Millard’s River of the Gods In 10 thrilling real-life adventure stories,...
Author
Publisher
Ecco
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"In [his earlier book] 'Making Toast,' Roger Rosenblatt shared the story of his family in the days and months after the death of his thirty-eight-year-old daughter, Amy. Now, in 'Kayak Morning,' he offers a personal meditation on grief itself. 'Everybody grieves,' he writes. From that terse, melancholy observation emerges a work of art that addresses the universal experience of loss. On a quiet Sunday morning, two and a half years after Amy's death,...
17) Fire storm
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Alex enjoys kayaking behind the raft of his aunt and uncle as they journey down Idaho's Salmon River, until they find themselves in the middle of a forest fire.
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This 148-day journey began on Darcy Gaechter's 35th birthday. She sold her successful outdoor adventure business, upsetting her partner and boyfriend of twelve years and getting them both fired in the process. The emotional waters that would fester and erupt on the ensuing journey was often more challenging to navigate than the mighty river itself. With blistering lips and irradiated fingernails, Darcy would tackle raging Class Five whitewater for...
19) Red midnight
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Description
After soldiers kill his family, twelve-year-old Santiago and his four-year-old sister flee Guatemala in a kayak and try to reach the United States.
20) Camp Wild
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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