By J. Waterman
2002
A chronicle of one man's 2,200 mile kayak journey through the Canadian Arctic, where he spends a lot of time with the Inuit and gains a profound understanding of the environment and culture.

Pb. 354pp b/w photos. 6"x9"

By K. Campbell
2004
An amazing paddle journey around the rugged and challenging coast of Newfoundland.

Pb. 182pp 6""x9""

By R. Lloyd-Jones
Robin Lloyd-Jones has been exploring the west coast of Scotland in his sea kayak for more than forty years. In this enhanced new edition of Argonauts of the Western Isles he takes us on many a memorable epedition to wild and beautiful shores. Amongst magnificent scenery and ever-changing seas, we are transported to Jura, Scarba, the Garvellach Isles, Mull, Staffa, the Treshnish Isles, the Monach Isles, Iona, Lewis and the Uists, Skye, the Orkneys, the Shetland Isles to places with music in their names, like Tir Nan Og the land of the ever-young.

176pp 170x240mm 8pp colour section. 12 maps.

By D. Davis

A comprehensive, clearly structured and uncomplicated manual which guides the reader through the various stages of constructing an inexpensive, lightweight and versatile canoe.

Pb. 160pp 246x189mm

How to Build Tough, Super-Safe Boats in Kevlar, Carbon, or Fiberglass.

By S. Rizzetta
2009

Promises easier building, greater economy and safety
Complete building plans for two canoes and one kayak.

Pb. 256pp

RRP £18.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

By R. Lloyd-Jones

An account of a kayak trip along the west coast of Greenland in the Nuuk fjords area - glistening snowfields, waterfalls plunging over immense cliffs into the sea, a million tons of ice capsizing...

Together with the day to day detail of such things as weather, unstable icebergs, billions of midges, is an insight into Inuit culture - their language, shamanic practices, hunting and navigation techniques.

128pp 240x170mm 16pp colour photos plus b/w photos. Paperback.

Paddling the Pacific

By P. Theroux

One of Throux's most exotic and tantalizing adventures exploring the coasts and blue lagoons of the Pacific Islands, and taking up residence to discover the secrets of these isles. Theroux is a mesmerizing narrator - brilliant, witty, keenly perceptive as he floats through Gauguin landscapes, sails in the wake of Captain Cook and recalls the bewitching tales of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Pb. 752pp 56pp colour and b/w photos and illus. 198x128mm

By E. Gillespie
2007

A guide for kayaking Scotland's beautiful West Coast.

Pb. 176pp 156x234mm

By P. Webb

The story of an impossible boat journey two men rowed through pack ice and polar bears, survived whales, starvation, a capsize and in doing so they completed the first circumnavigation of the Arctic island Spitsbergen in an open rowing boat.

Pb.

by Jon Turk

In 1996 a 9,500-year-old skeleton unearthed beside the Columbia River galvanised anthropologists with the possibility that prehistoric humans reached North America from northern Japan by crossing the ocean in small open boats. In 'In the Wake of the Jomon', world-class kayaker and science writer Jon Turk relates his successful attempt to re-create this perilous migration, a voyage that Paddler magazine named one of the ten greatest sea kayak expeditions of all time.

Paperback, 312pp, 2006

By S. Fisher
2006
This is not a pilot, but an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain that were first published in The Canoeist magazine. A fascinating read for anyone interested in Britains long and varied coastline. Fully illustrated with coloured mapping and the author's photos.

A4 224p Pb

By C. Duff
2000

One man's journey around Ireland. A haunting account of a 1,200 mile sea kayak adventure.

Pb. 288pp 6"x9"

By P. Bray

This first-hand account of an epic voyage across the North Atlantic ocean in a kayak in 2001 tells the story of former SAS Sergeant Pete Bray's successful attempt to make the first ever solo unsupported crossing in a paddle-powered kayak. The author's first attempt a year earlier ended abruptly off the coast of Newfoundland when he had to be rescued. Kayak Across The Atlantic vividly describes the pain and discomfort he endured during his second attempt, encountering some of the worst weather for many years, and his sheer determination to succeed during the 76 days he was at sea.

Pb. 172pp illus.

By H. Golden
2006

Documents the history, development and broad diversity of the Greenland hunting kayak, 1600 - 2000. Heavily illustrated to detail shapes, configurations and construction details, this is s superb definitive work on the subject. Includes many photos of replicas in use.

Pb. 8"x11" 580pp

By L. Collins
2004
Learn to roll a kayak or improve the roll you already have. The approach is to illustrate the ideas with clear photo sequences, keeping the text to a minimum. Rolling is learnt by working through a sequence of exercises to allow you to 'feel' what is required.

Once the initial sequences have been learnt, problems are identified and solved.

Pb. 74pp colour illus. 234x160mm

By K. Whiting
2nd Ed.

Drawing from the experience and knowledge of World Champion freestyle kayaker and instructional guru, Ken Whiting, this master reference includes almost three times as many moves as the first edition. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave, or are searching for the secrets to the most advanced play-moves like the aerial loop or Tricky Whu, this book will open up the world of freestyle kayaking to every paddler.

Pb. 240pp four colour illus. 240x175mm

By B. Mattos and J. Evans
2007
An ambitious book with expert advice on all aspects of each sport.
Kayaking and Canoeing - Getting started, Equipment, Kayaking Skills, Canoeing Skills, Rolling, White Water Paddling, equipment and skills. Open water and sea paddling, Specialist disciplines, competition, safety. 245pp
Sailing - Dinghy basics and techniques, catamaran techniques, racing, dinghy and catamaran classes, Keelboat basics and techniques 246pp

Hb. 504pp Colour photos throughout

By D. Cooper, G. Reid
2005
Scotland's first guidebook for sea kayakers wishing to explore its amazing coastline and magical islands. It brings together a selection of fifty great sea voyages around the mainland of Scotland, from the Mull of Galloway in the SW to St Abb's Head on the east coast, as well as voyages in the Western Isles, ranging from day trips to three day journeys. Illustrated with superb colour photographs and useful maps throughout, it is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips.

Pb. 272pp 240x170mm

By R. Schumann
2007
2nd Ed.

A fundamental text for novice and expert alike. Covers the full range of kayak rescue techniques from Eskimo rolls to swimmer rescues. Modern re-entry and recovery techniques.

Pb. 126pp 84 photos. 7""x9""

By D. Hairon
Reprinted 2009

Anyone can do it! Paddlers, newcomers and those curious about the sport will find all the answers to their questions in this book. Using colour photos and clear descriptions, this book is the perfect introduction to sit-on-top kayaking. Choosing the right kayak, how to store and transport it, how to get the most fun out of your boat and how to stay safe whilst doing so are explored in detail.

Pb. 96pp colour photos throughout. 210x160mm

By C. Duff
2003

A real sea kayak adventure in the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and lonely stretches of rugged coast in a circumnavigation of New Zealand.

Pb. 288pp 6"x9"

Isle of Wight to the Severn Estuary
By M. Rainsley

This book describes 50 great kayaking journeys, including all the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. It can also be used as a kayaker’s ‘pilot’.

The information is presented in a user-friendly fashion with maps and colour photographs.

Where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, anecdotes about local history,geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals.

Pb. 260pp 235x175mm

By J. Hahn
2001

Solo kayak voyage through Alaska's Inside Passage. A remarkable blend of adventure travel, personal challenge, wildlife encounters and memorable coastal characters.

Hb. 224pp 6"x9"

By W. Deschner

Travels with a Kayak tells the story of Whit Deschner''s country-by-country kayaking tour. Deschner''s travels took him to New Zealand, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkey, the Everglades and the Grand Canyon.

Pb. 256pp b/w photos

Over 300 Top Tips and Handy Hints for Canoe and Kayak Coaches
By Plas y Brenin

A book of ideas collected by the coaches at Plas y Brenin. Over 300 top tips to help canoe and kayak coaches fill their own 'coach's toolbox'.

Pb. 144pp 155x110mm

By M. Jones
128pp
2008
The first recent, successful kayak circumnavigation of South Georgia Island. Describes, with stunning photography a pristine environment teeming with wildlife.
A gripping account.

Pb. 128pp 10"x9"

By J. Whittle
2008

The author returns to his origins by the River Findhorn in Highland Scotland to make the journey from its mouth to its source on foot, and to return again by canoe. It is familiar ground to Jamie, but made new after his many travels about the world. From the interaction of traveller and river there arises a new lyricism that speaks of energy, dangers, wild places, of bounty taken from hard landscapes, of beauty and risk.

Pb. 192pp 214x140mm