Kayaking & Canoeing - Books & Guides |
Kayaking & Canoeing Books - Instructional & Guides available from our shop and by mail order in the UK
Instruction & Technique Books |
| BCU Canoe & Kayak Handbook - 3rd Edition |
| This is the newest edition of the BCU Handbook & is an invaluable source of information for both novice & expert alike. Provides an overview of all aspects of paddlesport and a firm foundation in the various disciplines. Covers practical strokes as well as the various equipment, theory and practices. |
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£18.95 |
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| BCU Coaching Handbook |
| A manual of coaching techniques, advice and guidelines for the canoe & kayak coach. It offers a mine of useful info & practical tips divided into three parts - Part 1 theory & fundamentals, Part 2 coaching skills & Part 3 looks at the specifics of various paddlesport disciplines. |
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£19.95 |
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| Recreational Kayaking - The Ultimate Guide |
| An easy-to-read guide making paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers alike The topics covered include choosing the right equipment, strokes, paddling techniques, capsize recovery, paddling in different conditons & waters, paddler’s first aid plus much more. |
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£11.95 |
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| South West Sea Kayaking 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. |
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£7.99 |
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| Pub Paddles - South of England Rivers Guide |
| Olli Grau is one of today’s leading kayak experts & in this book he draws a blueprint for learning kayaking successfully. Anybody can immediately find useful and interesting tips for their particular stage of paddling development. |
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£20.00 |
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| White Water Safety & Rescue - Franco Ferrero |
This book is unique in that it covers both safety and rescue. Safety is the process of staying out of trouble in the first place. Rescue is what we do to retrieve a situation that has got out of hand. This book will help you cover both. |
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£15.95 |
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| Kayak - The New Frontier - William Nealy |
| An animated manual of intermediate and advanced whitewater technique. Carefully crafted to reflect the latest in paddling technology, William Nealy's classic illustrated kayaking-skills manual remains dead-on hilarious. |
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£12.99 |
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| Canoe & Kayak Games |
The 4th edition of this popular guide gives details of 250 of the best paddle sport games, completely revised and updated with the majority of new games contributed by BCU Canoe Club coaches. |
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£13.95 |
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| Canadian Canoe Stroke Guide |
| An instructional guide for open canoe strokes for solo & tandem paddling. Covering basic forward & backward strokes as well as sweep, goon, draw , pry & J strokes. Each page is split in two the top half shows the front man and the bottom half the rear man. |
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£5.95 |
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| Canoeing - The Essential Skills & Safety |
Canoeing: The Essential Skills and Safety provides both learning and experienced canoeists with the skills needed to safely and effectively paddle on flatwater. Provides a thoughtful and clear breakdown of canoeing principles, skills and techniques |
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£11.95 |
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| Surf Kayaking - The Essential Guide - Simon Hammond |
| Simon is the UK's top Surf Kayak coach & a World Surf Kayak Champion. This background and his natural gift for explaining difficult concepts in an easy way makes this book an 'essential guide'. Areas covered:
equipment, knowledge, skills - including advanced wave riding techniques. |
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£14.95 |
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| Discover Kayak Fishing - A Practical Manual |
The first book on the subject published on this side of the Atlantic, with our different fish species, techniques and approach. Kayak Fishing is the book is aimed at the angler who has taken up or is curious about kayak fishing. Covering various ares such as equipment, technique & more. |
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£12.00 |
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| Touring & Sea Kayaking - The Essential Skills & Safety |
| This guide provides beginner & experienced kayakers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking. The guide covers both touring inland waterways as well as exploring coastal waters, has loads of great photography, fun illustrations and concise descriptions. |
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£14.95 |
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| Sea Kayak - Gordon Brown |
In this book Gordon covers topics of kayaking history; physiology; boat and paddle dynamics; seamanship and navigation; safety and rescue; weather forecasting; caves; rockhopping and tidal races; expeditions and overnighting - as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler. |
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£15.99 |
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Sea Kayaking & River Guide Books |
| Pub Paddles - South of England Rivers Guide |
| A paddling guidebook for the South East of England. It is written for the recreational, non-specialist paddler & the trips are suitable for all kinds of canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and inflatables. Covers 26 easy but interesting paddling trips. |
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£19.95 |
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| South West Sea Kayaking Book |
The south-west coast of England is described in 50 great sea kayaking voyages, from the Severn Estuary to the Isle of Wight. The book also presents all the navigational & tidal info a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. |
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£19.99 |
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| Welsh Sea Kayaking Guide |
50 great sea kayak voyages from the Dee Estuary to the Bristol Channel, the Welsh coastline in all its varied guises provides a fantastic playground for the sea kayaker. Illustrated in colour throughout with loads of useful maps. |
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£19.99 |
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| Scottish Sea Kayaking Guide |
| A selection of 50 great sea kayak voyages around the mainland of Scotland & the Western Isles, ranging from day trips to three-day journeys. Includes maps throughout & practical guides to help you select and plan trips. |
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£19.99 |
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| English White Water Guide Book |
| First comprehensive guide to the white water rivers, playspots and artificial white water courses of England. Here you will find descriptions of both well known classics and little known gems. Includes 250 river runs and playspots on 170 rivers. |
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£15.95 |
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| Scottish White Water Guide Book |
| The long awaited guidebook to white water across the length & breadth of the country. Written by paddlers, for paddlers, this is a must for anyone, covering 215 runs on 190 rivers & illustrated in colour. |
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£15.95 |
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| White Water South Alps - Third Edition |
A whitewater guidebook covering the South Alps including France, Italy & Switzerland. This title has established itself as the most popular rivers guidebook in Europe. This new edition has been completely re-written & updated. A brand new paddling area, 9 new rivers, 30 new full colour maps |
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£19.95 |
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| White Water North Alps - Second Edition |
| Second edition of this popular guidebook to kayaking in the North Alps. Only river guidebook in English to cover this area which includes Germany, Austria, Switzerland & N.E. Italy. The book gives a description for the 60 classic river runs with detailed maps to accompany individual trip description. |
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£15.95 |
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