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Kayaking
Alone at Sea
• Hannes Lindemann
EXPLORATION •
1993 •
PAPER
• 186 PAGES
A reprint of the 1958 classic featuring Lindemann's account of his 72-day Atlantic crossing in a Klepper Arius double-seater kayak, which made the cover of Life magazine in 1957. This was Dr. Lindemann's second ocean crossing, his first was in a large dugout canoe. Both accounts are included in this edition, which also features 20 new color plates, a new forward by the author and additional chapter.
(OCE58, $39.95) |
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Arctic Crossing, A Journey Through the Northwest Passage and Inuit Culture
• 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. Waterman, who has also written of his sailing and climbing adventures in Alaska, includes a portrait of the Inuit people and villages that he encountered along the route.
(ARC98, $16.95) |
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The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking
• 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. Hutchinson, a popular instructor and trip leader, is the author of four books on kayaking, including the essential guide to expedition kayaking. His "Complete Book of Sea Kayaking" is an expanded version of this same book. Every kayaker should have one or both of them in their library.
(OCE54, $9.95) |
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Coastal Kayakers Manual
• Randel Washburne
GUIDEBOOK •
1998 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
An hands-on practical guide to safer and more enjoyable paddling, covering gear, skills -- and the common sense needed to avoid potentially dangerous situations. With black-and-white photographs and diagrams.
(OCE56, $14.95) |
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The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
• Paul Schneider
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 367 PAGES
Starting with a discussion of the glacial formation of Cape Cod and its surrounding islands, this book covers the region's entire natural and human history, from the time of the Wampanoag Indians and the religious settlements of William Bradford, up to the present day. Author Paul Schneider, a native of Martha's Vineyard, takes a personal approach, collecting his information while traveling in a kayak among the sounds, bays and harbors of the Cape.
(USE66, $17.99) |
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Frozen Stiff
• 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 traversing the fjords, when an unexpected twist of events sends them into a struggle for survival. It's a fast moving novel, perfect for preteens.
(ALA103, $5.50) |
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Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation
• David Burch
GUIDEBOOK •
1999 •
PAPER
A comprehensive introduction to navigation, including reading charts with GPS and compass, finding and keeping track of position, predicting tides and currents, and navigating at night, in the fog, and in traffic. Third edition.
(OCE76, $14.95) |
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Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska, The Best Trips and Tours from Misty Fjords to Glacier Bay
• Jim Howard
GUIDEBOOK •
1999 •
PAPER
• 240 PAGES
A compact, practical guide to 41 kayak trips from Ketchikan to Gustavus with detailed local maps, mile-by-mile descriptions of suggested routes, launching and landing sites and trip-planning.
(ALA136, $15.95) |
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The Happy Isles of Oceania
• Paul Theroux
EXPLORATION •
2006 •
PAPER
• 480 PAGES
• FAVORITE
Here's Theroux at his wickedly funny and open-minded best. 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.
(PAC03, $15.95) |
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The Last River, The Tragic Race for Shangri-La
• Todd Balf
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 293 PAGES
A thrilling account of a first-ever descent of the Tsangpo Gorge in the heart of Tibet by four expert kayakers in 1998.
(TBT44, $14.00) |
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Running the Amazon
• Joe Kane
EXPLORATION •
1990 •
PAPER
• 278 PAGES
A best-selling account of a 4,000-mile Amazon expedition from high in the Peruvian Andes to the Atlantic by foot, raft and kayak. It's a tale of high adventure, corrupt border guards, itinerant drug smugglers -- and the camaraderie that develops from a difficult job well done. Only four of the original ten participants finished the journey. Much of the story takes place in the little-explored narrow canyons and rapids high above Iquitos in Peru in the headwaters of the Amazon.
(AMZ13, $14.95) |
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Southern Exposure
• Chris Duff
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 264 PAGES
In this book, subtitled "A Solo Sea Kayaking Journey Around New Zealand's South Island," seasoned kyacker Chris Duff challenges the waters of the Pacific while ruminating on the beauty of New Zealand's coast and people.
(NZL63, $17.95) |
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