Kayaking Books

African Veins is a compilation of paddling stories by various African paddlers. There are in total 29 stories in the book. Some stories are epic, some tragic, some hilarious. It's a good selection of great stories, as can be expected from the ...

Nine times Coast to Coast winner, Steve Gurney:"It's like Coast to Coast by osmosis. Kelly Barber's compelling story transports the reader into the very heart and soul of the Coast to Coast athlete. It's as if you're there, experiencing the ...

Cresting the Restless Waves - Paul Caffyn is out of print and is no longer available. This page is still up because we're in denial and are hoping that Paul will do another print run. The seas off the west coast of the North Island of New ...

Cumec Magazine - Issue 9! Features include Feature - Canadian Summers Feature - 168 Hours of Daylight (Voss Extreme Week) by Jason Juno Feature - La Dolce Vita (Val Sesia Creeking) by Justin Gale Feature - ...

The revised, 3rd edition of the Deception/Mingha Mt Run Guidebook now comes complete with the Waimakariri River Paddle Guide. Own the ultimate illustrated guide to the Deception/Mingha Mt run route and Waimakariri River kayak course that ...

The fourth edition of the KASK Handbook, A Manual for Sea Kayaking in New Zealand, was printed in August 2006 by KASK, (Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers), with support by way of a grant from Water Safety New Zealand. The continuing popularity ...

Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports and The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing is the most comprehensive book on the sport. Scott Null and Joel McBride draw on their vast experience in both kayaking and fishing to give the new kayak ...

Offers a comprehensive 8-week program to get fit fast with kayak workouts tailored for beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Kayaks are great for recreational paddling, but did you know that you can also use your boat to get fit, tone ...

‘Steve says people joke about his ‘lucky legs’ . . . “so scrawny, lucky they don’t snap off and poke up my bum!” Lucky Legs is the riveting story of an ordinary person who made himself extraordinary. Steve Gurney’s quest to ...

If you're looking for whitewater to paddle in New Zealand then this is the book for you. It has all the major runs from North to South giving detailed information on: Flow Grade Put ins & take outs Lengths ...

Preserve your boating experiences with a Nomad Paddlesports Journal. Waterproof paper and a perfect size to fit in a jacket or PFD pocket. No need to depend on your memory - write it down! This Nomad Adventure Journal helps you keep ...

Obscured by Waves is Paul Caffyn's account of his ground breaking circumnavigation of New Zealand's South Island. In late December 1977, Paul Caffyn and Max Reynolds set out from Te Waewae Bay to paddle around Fiordland. This southwest corner ...

You'll learn how to choose the right equipment, important issues to understand before you hit the water, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, how to get the most out of your kayak, how to stay safe on the water, and much more. ...

Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting's sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novice kayakers ...

Sea Kayak delivers practical insight along with brilliant imagery from Scotland’s most renowned authority on the sport.  This book is a modern guide to sea kayaking by one of the leading exponents of the sport who is also a highly respected ...

Featuring over 25 useful locator maps this book has a lot of good information for both the beginner & experienced kayaker. It has information on trip preparation, radio frequencies, marine map & chart recommendations. Also included are ...

Featuring over 20 locator maps, this practical book is prefaced with key information on safe sea kayaking, including skills, equipment, first aid & weather. The rest of the book is divided into sections highlighting different regions of the ...

Have serious fun as you master every essential kayaking skill. Are you a visual learner? Short on time? Do you like a little entertainment with your instruction? Then Sea Kayaking Illustrated is for you. It combines concise, ...

Whether your interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for sheltered paddling, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters will take you there. With stunning photography by Jock ...

Every emergency responder needs to have this field guide. This tough, waterproof guide is made to fit in a pocket, a glove compartment or emergency response pack. This ultimate field reference to swiftwater rescue puts hard-won rescue ...

The Complete Book of Sea Kayaking is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the experienced. It describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques (including those for rolling and rescues), weather and ...

As its title suggests, this useful guide offers about as exhaustive a course in river running as you can expect to get on dry land. Author Jeff Bennett outlines a simple approach that will take you from the showroom of your local paddling ...

Combining the logic of a lesson plan with the grace of informality this book is the next best thing to having a personal instructor always by your side. Known for almost a decade as "the sea kayakers' bible" for its clear and user friendly ...

The Playboater's Handbook 2 follows up on the best-selling success of the original handbook with a completely updated look at freestyle kayaking technique. This gorgeous, 224 page, full colour book is the ultimate step-by-step guide to all ...

A stunning visual white water instructional feast. Crammed with useful and up to date tips from one of the planet's most respected kayakers. This book's unconventional structure is oriented at the learning curve of paddlers: beginners can ...

Now in its second edition, Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide has become the established, definitive guide on the sport. Drawing on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin ...

After reading this book, you'll come away with a greater appreciation and understanding of safety and rescue techniques, plus a deep resolve to learn and practice critical skills before you need them. Everything you need on safety, knots, ...