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Windsurfing, Surfing, Canoeing and Kayaking books are listed below. For RYA windsurfing booklets, see under 'RYA Books'. Windsurfing videos listed at the bottom of this page (VHS Pal format only).
By D. DavisComprehensive, clearly illustrated manual on building an inexpensive, lightweight plywood canoe. Covers design, building and fitting out the basic hull, customising the hull, repair and maintenance, transportation advice, storage and even river access.246x189mm 192pp Hardback
Comprehensive, clearly illustrated manual on building an inexpensive, lightweight plywood canoe. Covers design, building and fitting out the basic hull, customising the hull, repair and maintenance, transportation advice, storage and even river access.
246x189mm 192pp Hardback
by Jonathan HansonWritten by the 1997 National Outdoor Book Award winner, a veteran kayaking instructor and guide.If you're a sea kayaker who dreams of heading over the far horizon, this guide is a must. It is the comprehensive manual for planning the ideal sea kayaking expedition, covering everything from provisioning, gear, navigation, and bivouacking, to kayak sailing. This is a complete update of a top-selling guide.240pp, paperback
Written by the 1997 National Outdoor Book Award winner, a veteran kayaking instructor and guide.
If you're a sea kayaker who dreams of heading over the far horizon, this guide is a must. It is the comprehensive manual for planning the ideal sea kayaking expedition, covering everything from provisioning, gear, navigation, and bivouacking, to kayak sailing. This is a complete update of a top-selling guide.
240pp, paperback
By R. Lloyd-JonesAn 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.
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.
By G. AddisonThis spectacular book takes readers on a white knuckle ride along rivers such as Futaleufu in Peru, Zambezi, Dudh Kosi in Nepal and Landsborogh in New Zealand. Rich in anecdote and sprinkled with advice.160p 300x265mm 200 colour photos plus river maps Hb
This spectacular book takes readers on a white knuckle ride along rivers such as Futaleufu in Peru, Zambezi, Dudh Kosi in Nepal and Landsborogh in New Zealand. Rich in anecdote and sprinkled with advice.
160p 300x265mm 200 colour photos plus river maps Hb
by Jon TurkIn 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
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
Fine woodstrip kayak constructionby Ted MooresTakes the reader through the step-by-step process of building the popular 17ft Endeavour kayak and includes the lines and offsets for three other designed kayak and a 20ft 6in tandem kayak.180pp drawings, photographs (paperback)
by Ted Moores
Takes the reader through the step-by-step process of building the popular 17ft Endeavour kayak and includes the lines and offsets for three other designed kayak and a 20ft 6in tandem kayak.
180pp drawings, photographs (paperback)
By N. FosterA lavishly illustrated introduction to safe kayaking, from launching to Eskimo rolling.Pb 64p 244x185mm 291 b/w photos. 4 diag.RRP £8.99 OUR PRICE £7.99
A lavishly illustrated introduction to safe kayaking, from launching to Eskimo rolling.
Pb 64p 244x185mm 291 b/w photos. 4 diag.
RRP £8.99 OUR PRICE £7.99
By Richard CooperThis is the story of Richard's determination to overcome a mid-life crisis by windsurfing around Britain. His voyage is well illustrated in colour and entertainingly told.Hb 220pp
This is the story of Richard's determination to overcome a mid-life crisis by windsurfing around Britain. His voyage is well illustrated in colour and entertainingly told.
Hb 220pp
By N. FosterCovers manoeuvres, rescues, rivercraft and canoe camping, extensive photo sequences.240x171mm 96p 125 b/w photos. 17 diag. PbRRP £9.95 OUR PRICE £8.99
Covers manoeuvres, rescues, rivercraft and canoe camping, extensive photo sequences.
240x171mm 96p 125 b/w photos. 17 diag. Pb
RRP £9.95 OUR PRICE £8.99
By A. Richardson & N. Robinson2007Aimed at everyone interested in sea kayaking - novice or experienced, coaches and instructors. A wide ranging book which includes everything you need to know to become a safe and confident sea paddler.Pb 176pp 170 b&w photos & draw.
Pb 176pp 170 b&w photos & draw.
2nd Ed.By N.FosterThe modern fibreglass sea kayak enables you to go on voyages, explore coastlines and watch wildlife. Expert advice on paddling, navigation and safety at sea.Pb 240x171mm 96p 120 b/w photos 20 diagRRP £16.95 OUR PRICE £12.99
The modern fibreglass sea kayak enables you to go on voyages, explore coastlines and watch wildlife. Expert advice on paddling, navigation and safety at sea.
Pb 240x171mm 96p 120 b/w photos 20 diag
RRP £16.95 OUR PRICE £12.99
By J. HansonColourful narratives and stunning photographs inspire you toward an active vacation in some of the most spectacular destinations on earth. Sea Kayaking trips from Florida, Belize, Malawi, Fiji, Palua, River Thames, Norway, Queensland, Mexico,Cape Town, New Zealand, Greenland, Chile, Scotland and many more places....Pb 215p Numerous colour photos
Pb 215p Numerous colour photos
by Ray KillenKillen's simple, easy-to-learn navigational methods will help you determine your position, ensure your safety, and keep you on track. Emphasising the importance of pre-trip planning, Killen shows you how to plot your course and how to make adjustments to it when unexpected situations arise. You will also get advice on navigating in fog and wind, compensating for currents, avoiding collisions, and taking bearings.Paperback, 128pp, 2006
Killen's simple, easy-to-learn navigational methods will help you determine your position, ensure your safety, and keep you on track. Emphasising the importance of pre-trip planning, Killen shows you how to plot your course and how to make adjustments to it when unexpected situations arise. You will also get advice on navigating in fog and wind, compensating for currents, avoiding collisions, and taking bearings.
Paperback, 128pp, 2006
By W. AldersonThe perfect guide - covers equipment, first steps, basic and advanced manoeuvres, safety, waves and weather. Photo-sequences throughout.240x171mm 96p Pb 177 b/w photos. 14 diag.RRP £13.99 OUR PRICE £10.99
The perfect guide - covers equipment, first steps, basic and advanced manoeuvres, safety, waves and weather. Photo-sequences throughout.
240x171mm 96p Pb 177 b/w photos. 14 diag.
RRP £13.99 OUR PRICE £10.99
2nd Ed.A Guide to the UK's Surf BeachesComprehensive guide to 400 British surfing beaches with details on the break, access, facilities, accomodation and surf shops. inc. colour section.160p 240x171mm 20 maps. 52 b/w & 20 colour photos. PbRRP £14.95 OUR PRICE £11.99
A Guide to the UK's Surf Beaches
Comprehensive guide to 400 British surfing beaches with details on the break, access, facilities, accomodation and surf shops. inc. colour section.
160p 240x171mm 20 maps. 52 b/w & 20 colour photos. Pb
RRP £14.95 OUR PRICE £11.99
By G. AddisonThis exhilerating sport is fully explained, spanning recreational to extreme. Day-tripping, commercial operators, training, safety, emergency proceedures.96p 265x195mm 200 colour photos & illus. Hb
This exhilerating sport is fully explained, spanning recreational to extreme. Day-tripping, commercial operators, training, safety, emergency proceedures.
96p 265x195mm 200 colour photos & illus. Hb
By P. Hart 2004Well illustrated, practical volume aimed at beginners and experienced windsurfers. Covers the latest developments, equipment, understanding the wind, basics, steering, starts, planning, advanced manoevring, sea sailing, wave sailing, freestyling, racing.246x189mm 160p Pb
246x189mm 160p Pb
By S. Bornhoft2001A colourful introduction to this exciting sport. A concise text, clear diagrams and excellent full colour photography.Hb. 96p
Hb. 96p
By Ken Winner1995From basic skills to descriptions of some of the worlds most popular windsurfing locations.Pb
Pb
By R. ReichfeldShortboard techniques and equipment - aimed at those learning to waterstart and gybe to those starting competitions. 260x210mm 176p 400 colour photos Pb
Shortboard techniques and equipment - aimed at those learning to waterstart and gybe to those starting competitions. 260x210mm 176p 400 colour photos Pb
Guides both potential and current windsurfers through the RYA National Windsurfing Scheme.
The ideal companion for those who are about to start, or who have recently begun, the increasingly popular sport of windsurfing.Paperback, 65pp
Paperback, 65pp
From beginner to using the harness and footstraps.
Programmes 1 and 2 on one DVD.
Ready to make the transition from inland to sailing in waves? Here's how.
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