NEW! Paddling Iowa (not pictured)
Paddling Illinois, Paddling Northern Wisconsin and Paddling Southern Wisconsin by Mike Svobb
BOOKS & VIDEOS
NEW! Paddling Iowa (not pictured)
Paddling Illinois, Paddling Northern Wisconsin and Paddling Southern Wisconsin by Mike Svobb
Canoeing by Laurie Gullion - $12.95
Join the millions who have already discoverd the fun and excitement of canoeing! From basic skills to great destinations, this complete guide has it all. Canoeing provides everything you need to know to get a lifetime of enjoyment out of this great outdoor activity. The author, an expert instructor and experienced canoe tour guide, makes it so easy for you to learn the basics that you'll want to start canoeing right away. She discusses choosing the right equipment, guidelines for safe canoeing, flexibility and strengthening exercises for canoeists and the fundamental stokes and maneuvers.
This is a recommended training resource by The American Canoe Association. 146 pages
A Guide to the Upper Iowa River - by G. E. Knudson - $9.95
The Upper Iowa River meanders from 135 miles from its souce northeast of LeRoy, Minnesota to its mouth 70 miles east at New Albin,Iowa. The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation completed an intensive study of the river in 1970 and recommended that it be added to the nine streams in the nation now in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
This guidebook is written with the desire to lead persons of all ages to an increased appreciation an denjoyment of the many facets of a uniques river valley, with the hope that individual users, private landowners and public agencies will give more thoughtful consideration to the preservation of wild an scenic features everywhere. Covers Iowa River canoeing, camping, geology, history, archaeology and wildlife. 69 pages
Paddle Your Own Canoe - a beautifully illustrated informative and instructional coffee table book.
Paddling with Kids - $14.95
Sharing our love of the outdoors with childeren is fun and exciting - and sometimes challenging. In this easy-to-use book, Bruce Lessels and Karen Blom share thier expertise and experience, as parents, whitewater paddlers, and operators of Zoar Outdoor, where they have developed paddling instruction courcses and programs for children ages 8 - 18. Parents and youth instructors alike will appreciate the authors' practical advice on everything from getting children excited about paddling to choosing the right gear to teaching proper stroke techniques.
The best instructional videos we've seen:
Sea Kayaking - The Ultimate Guide - $29.95 DVD
The Ultimate Gueide to Sea Kayaking is a four-part video with World Champion Kayaker, Ken Whiteing, and expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews, which provides both new and experienced paddlers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and comfortabley enjoy sea kayaking.
PART ONE introduces new paddler to the sport, to the equimpment that gets used , and to important issues to understand before you hit the water.
PART TWO focuses on the
Essential strokes and techniques.
PART THREE look exclusively at rescute techniques.
PART FOUR deals with more advanced paddling techniquest, such as preparing for multi-day trips, and dealing with such things as surf, current , and weather.
Performance Sea Kayaking- Best seller $29.95 DVD
An entertaining look at the basics of kayak touring. Hot paddling technique, rescues and basic seamanship skills are demonstrated and explained. Features the Channel Islands, Apostle Islands, big surf, inland lakes and many of the top instructors in the field!
Join world reknowned and experienced instructors as they explain the important elements of paddling strokes, rescues, and trip preparation. See paddling skills demonstrated by some of the best paddlers in the world. Learn the essence of paddling efficiently so you'll tire less on your next trip. See how to recover from a capsize, and unlock the secrets of the eskimo roll. Hear the experts talk about navigation, big crossings, and dealing with wind and weather. All this information is presented in a lively, watchable manner. 59 minutes
The Kayak Roll - $29.95 DVD
The Kayak Roll demonstrates and explains a smoothe and effortless roll. Crystal clear underwater footage, animation and explanations make this a production you don't want to miss.
This two part instructional is designed for every skill level, beginner to teacher. The progression section presents a step by step learning experience enabling you to learn an effortless roll from scratch. The diagnostic section offers solutions to help you tune-up or teach that lavored roll. This DVD allows easy navigation of diagnostics for quick results. 55 minutes
The Kayaker's Edge- Dynamic Whitewater Instruction - $29.00 video
Are you intrigued with the exhilaration of whitewater? An intermedicate looking for that elusive breakthrought? Or a seasoned veteran wanting a paddling tune-up? Whatever your ability, you'll enjoy this dynamic instruction video. World Champion Kent Ford, videographer John Davis and experience whitewater instructors combine to help give you the kayaker's edge.
This fast-paced video reveals the techniques and unlocks the secrets of smooth surfing and easy playing. Advanced stroke techniques, as well as rolling and bracing are demonstrated and explained. Slow mostion underwater shots of rolling enhance the presentation. Enders and sidesurfing are demystified. 58 minutes
Whitewater Self Defense - $29.95 video
Whitewater Self Defense helps kayakers avoid trouble and deal with unexpected problems. The emphasis on on "everyday" river safety and rescute, covering fundamental safety skills every whitewater paddler should know. Demonstrates and explains new and proven safety techniques. Contributors include Charlie Walbridge, Ellen DeCuir, Kent Ford and over a hundred other paddlers
Introduction to Canoeing - A Complete Guide to Enjoying the Most Versatile of Watercraft - $15.95 video
Everything you need to start canoing today. Ins this vedoe we'll give you all the tools to get stared and keep going in your canoee, including:
- How to select the canoes, paddle and accessories that are right for you.
- Canoe paddling strokes such as J-stroke, draw and pry.
- Getting into the canoe from a beach or on a river.
- How to get into current with a "peel-out" or enter against the current with a "eddy turn".
- How to tie the canoe to your car safely and what knots to use.
- Learn to read the current in a river and, for the more adventuresome, how to run rapids safely and surely.
Produced with the cooperation of Old Town Canoe, Carlisle Paddles, Eureka! Tent, Camp Trails Packs and Silva Compass. 35 minutes