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Alone at Sea

Alone at Sea


by Hannes Lindemann

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 186 PAGES

Essential reading for any adventurous kayaker or ocean sailor, this 1958 account of a solo voyage across the Atlantic in a Klepper double kayak is a classic. Dr. Lindemann made the cover of Life magazine for his amazing feat. (OCE58, $39.95)

Arctic Crossing, A Journey Through the Northwest Passage and Inuit Culture

Arctic Crossing, A Journey Through the Northwest Passage and Inuit Culture


by Jonathan Waterman

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

A riveting account of a 2,200 mile solo journey across the Arctic from Prudhoe Bay to the Gulf of Boothia by kayak, accomplished in stages from 1997-1999. (ARC98, $16.95)

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking

The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking


by Derek C. Hutchinson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A brief guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking by a leading authority, equally useful for the beginner and as a review for experienced paddlers. With 50 color illustrations. (OCE54, $9.95)

Coastal Kayakers Manual

Coastal Kayakers Manual


by Randel Washburne

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

An essential hands-on guide to safer and more enjoyable paddling. (OCE56, $14.95)

The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket


by Paul Schneider

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 367 PAGES

The natural and human history of Cape Cod and its surrounding islands, as written by a resident of Martha's Vineyard. (USE66, $17.99)

Frozen Stiff

Frozen Stiff


by Sherry Shahan

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 150 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A story of adventure set in the Alaskan wilderness. Two young kayakers set out for what they figure will be a harmless day on the fjords, when an unexpected twist of events sends them into a struggle for survival. Perfect for preteens. (ALA103, $5.50)

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation


by David Burch

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER

A comprehensive introduction to finding and keeping track of your position. (OCE76, $14.95)

Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska, The Best Trips and Tours from Misty Fjords to Glacier Bay


by Jim Howard

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A compact, practical guide to 41 kayak trips. (ALA136, $15.95)

The Happy Isles of Oceania

The Happy Isles of Oceania


by Paul Theroux

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

The peripatetic author flies off to Australia and New Zealand with a kayak and ends up exploring much of Melanesia and Polynesia, including Tonga, Fiji and the Marquesas in this wickedly funny, wide-ranging tale. (PAC03, $15.95)

The Last River, The Tragic Race for Shangri-La

The Last River, The Tragic Race for Shangri-La


by Todd Balf

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 293 PAGES

A thrilling account of a first-ever descent into the heart of Tibet. (TBT44, $14.00)

Running the Amazon

Running the Amazon


by Joe Kane

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 278 PAGES

A best-selling account of a 4,000-mile expedition from the high Andes to the Atlantic by foot, raft and kayak -- an expedition only four of the ten participants finished. (AMZ13, $14.95)

Southern Exposure


by Chris Duff

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

Subtitled "A Solo Sea Kayaking Journey Around New Zealand's South Island." (NZL63, $17.95)

 

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