By D. Davis

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 Hanson

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-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.

By G. Addison

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 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

Fine woodstrip kayak construction

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. Foster

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 Cooper

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. Foster

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. Robinson
2007
Aimed 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.

2nd Ed.
By N.Foster

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. Hanson
Colourful 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

by Ray Killen

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 Alf Alderson
2nd Ed. 2008

Aimed at anyone who is interested in learning to surf. Wayne Alderson takes you through all the vital steps to becoming a surfer: you will learn where to surf, when to surf and how to surf safely. You will learn the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, which is essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including getting fit with tips and advice; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean.

Features sequential colour photographs of professional surfers. Green conscious surfers will love the updated Green Seas section which discusses potential impact of global warming/rising sea levels on surfing in the future.

168pp Pb.

RRP £13.99 OUR PRICE £10.99

3rd ed, 2008
by Alf Alderson

The Definitive Guide to Surfing in Britain

Bored with the popular surf spots? Frustrated with the crowds? Discover hidden places that make the UK a surfing paradise.

'Surf UK' is your ultimate guide to Britain's surf beaches. It is packed with the local knowledge you need to discover exciting waves in unexpected places.
Includes details on the break, access, facilities, accommodation and surf shops.

350pp, colour photos. Pb

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

By G. Addison

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 Wendy Kendall
Dec. 2008

Barbara Kendall competed in her 5th Olympic Games in 2008 - at the age of 40. Windsurfing is a gruelling physical challenge at this level and Brabara's experience in racing, tactics, equipment and board handling helped her success. The most important factor was her desire to win.

Barbara Kendall is New Zealands most successful Olympian - she won Gold in the Barcelona Olympics, Silver at Atlanta and Bronze in Sydney - this is her inspirational story, written by her elder sister.

234x153mm

By P. Hart
2004
Well 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

By S. Bornhoft
2001
A colourful introduction to this exciting sport. A concise text, clear diagrams and excellent full colour photography.

Hb. 96p

By Ken Winner
1995
From basic skills to descriptions of some of the worlds most popular windsurfing locations.

Pb

By R. Reichfeld

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

By S. Bornhoft

This book is a natural progression from RYA Start Windsurfing. Progress to this level of windsurfing by learning how to sail in stronger winds, getting to grips with the harness & footstraps, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions.

2010
The RYA Windsurfing Instructor Manual provides information for anyone attending an instructor course.

Contained within it is guidance on the role of an instructor, top tips on communication skills and teaching techniques and information on centre management and the actual windsurf instructors assessment. It also includes pages to log qualifications and teaching experience gained.

It therefore contains everything that a potential Windsurf instructor would need to know about the qualification.

Paperback, 160pp, 2nd ed. 2010.

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.