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04/05/19 - More used folding kayaks added
Includes Kleppers, a Pouch RZ85, and a rare LFB Stern WZ60 complete with original sail rig

04/05/19 - More vintage paddles added. Original two piece wooden vintage paddles in various conditions here

20/03/19 - Incredible find! A rare UNUSED 1960's Klepper Aerius II for sale !
Found during a recent house clearance sale - in mint condition. See here - SOLD


19/11/17 - new 'kid on the block' - Neris SMART Series of kayaks. Unique hybrids that can either be paddled as a canoe with bench seats or as a kayak with inflatable floor seats. A cross between a folding kayak and an inflatable kayak. Starting with SMART-2 here

17/11/17 - new range of Greenland paddles added - Gram Kajak paddles. In 2-3 piece in both wood and carbon versions. Appearing on the 'New Paddles' page here

02/03/17 - Product Videos page added. Videos of some of the listed folding kayaks ... see here



Exclusive UK dealer for the following brands:-

We are a specialist team that previously was an exclusive folding kayak brand dealer in the UK with several years experience. We now have added a multi-brand on line store to better serve a growing UK market with a wider range of foldable small craft - from "Klepper" type of kayaks, to lightweight canoes plus related accessories.

Gram Paddles - wood and carbon Greenland paddles

NERIS - foldable alu framed kayaks

WaveDesign - carbon paddles including Greenlands

Wayland Folding Kayaks - traditional foldable wood framed kayaks

ZelGear - inflatable kayaks and catarafts (catamaran rafts)


We also specialise in Klepper spares and rebuilds as well as other brands

 




Can we paddle anywhere?
In the UK, you need a license to paddle in most of the waterways, rivers, lakes, etc.
BCU membership (Canoe England, Canoe Wales, Scotland Canoe Association and the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland) includes a license to paddle on 5000km of Britain's waterways and canals.

Not all inland water is open to canoeists, some are privately owned or is bounded by land which is private, so do check beforehand. See Useful Websites page.

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Books and Maps

Books covering kayak touring and expeditions, places to go touring around the UK, folding kayaks, etc. Also river, canal, waterway maps to help you plan your next folding kayak / canoe trip.

Do let us know of any relevant titles, maps & DVD's that you highly recommend that should be included on this list.

Touring Guides - UK
Techniques, Safety, Planning
UK Inland Waterways books, maps and guides
Touring Guides and Maps - Abroad



Touring Guides - UK

 
Britain's Great Waterways Outdoors

This book has been produced in collaboration with major UK organisations - British Waterways, Sustrans, RSPB, WWT and IWA and describes the best routes on Britain's waterways whether by boat, by bike or on foot. The guide contains a selection of comprehensive maps, is packed with photos and has loads of information for the visitor.

CWG156
Author: Cool Canals
No of Pages: 285
Page Size: 190 x 235 mm
ISBN 10: 0956069932
ISBN 13: 9780956069931
Publisher: Cool Canals Guide
Published Date: March 2011
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: Colour photos and sketch maps
Weight: 920g
£19.95

 
English Canoe Classics: Volume 1 North
Twenty-five great canoe & kayak trips

English Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of northern England's waterways, from the North Tyne in Northumbria to the Shropshire Union Canal in the West Midlands. Scenic lakes, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak.

Eddie and 'Wilf' have chosen the best inland touring routes. They are described in great detail and illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps. The selected routes are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops and touring kayaks. Many of them can be tackled as a single voyage or a series of day trips, with campsites en route. The journeys are all accessible but highly varied, taking place on lakes, sheltered coastline, rivers and canals. A wonderful book for planning voyages and inspiring dreams, or sharing your experiences with others.

Eddie Palmer bought his first kayak over 50 years ago. It was a wood and canvas one in which he set out to paddle rivers in his part of middle England and Wales. Since then, he has kayaked and canoed extensively in the UK, Ireland, western and eastern Europe, the USA and Canada and southern Africa. His passion over the past few years has been for long-distance canoe-camping. After a competitive career in slalom and whitewater racing, he still paddles whitewater. Eddie is a Board Director of the SCA and is the co-author of Scottish Canoe Touring, author of Scottish Canoe Classics and co-author of Irish Canoe Classics (all published by Pesda Press).

Nigel Wilford has been involved with canoeing for most of his adult life, paddling throughout the UK, mainland Europe, Canada, USA and New Zealand. Born in northwest Leicestershire, his first canoe experience was on the gentle River Soar. Not long after, he moved to Yorkshire to attend university. The enjoyment he found while paddling the rivers of the northeast firmly established canoeing as his activity of choice. In 1991 he joined the British Canoe Union's coaching service, helping others to improve their canoeing or to become better coaches. Nigel has held various roles within the BCU including Local Coaching Organiser and English Whitewater Safety Coordinator. He is a BCU Level 5 Coach and member of Team Pyranha.



CTK626
No of Pages: 144
Page Size: 170 x 240 mm
ISBN 10: 1906095329
ISBN 13: 9781906095321
Publisher: Pesda Press
Published Date: April 2012
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: Full colour maps and photoss 
£16.99

Great Glen Canoe Trail: Complete Guide To Scotland's First Formal Canoe Trail

This is a complete guide to Scotland's first formal canoe trail, the Great Glen Canoe Trail.

The guide is an essential resource to help you plan your paddling journey through the Great Glen across Scotland. As well as the calm waters of the Caledonian Canal there are the challenging open waters of Loch Lochy and Loch Ness. Here you will find advice on how to deal with the conditions as well as food, equipment, safety, communication and rescue.
The best craft for the adventure are open canoes, sea kayaks or touring kayaks. There is advice on choosing the right craft, loading it, and the best ways of carrying it over portages.
The coast to coast route can normally be completed in three to five days. We have split the route into a five day expedition and each day is described in detail, including camping and other forms of accommodation. There are also numerous single day options and, for the more advanced paddlers, suggested routes that link stretches of river with lochs and canal sections.



CTK621
ISBN 10: 19060953102
ISBN 13: 9781906095314
No of Pages: 96
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press
Published Date: October 2011
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and maps 
£12.99

Inshore Britain

Inshore Britain is designed to provide guidance for sea kayaking. The author has divided the entire coastline into 62 sections and each stretch of coastline is fully illustrated with coloured mapping and the author's photos. Stuart Fisher's commentary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in sea kayaking Britain's long and varied coastline. Stuart's mission was to describe and photograph the coastline, as seen from a sea kayak, and produce the first detailed guide to Britain's coast. Inshore Britain is not just for sea kayaking circumnavigators, it is even more appropriate for those wishing to do day trips in small boats. By having a good idea of what you will see before you go out you can be sure you will not miss a thing and be so much ricer for the experience. Inshore Britain is the one book that covers all you need to know when planning a journey by sea kayak or small boat anywhere around Britain's coast. Inshore Britain represents a lifetime's dedication to the sport of canoeing and is destined to become the bible for all sea kayakers.

CTK536
ISBN 10: 0852889062
ISBN 13: 9780852889060
No of Pages: 357
Page Size: 210 x 297
Publisher: Imray
Published Date: Sept 2006
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and drawn maps 
£19.95

Irish Canoe Classics: Thirty-four great canoe & kayak trips

Irish Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Ireland’s waterways. Wild loughs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak ... Eddie and Tony have chosen the best inland touring routes. They are described in great detail and illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps. The selected routes are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops and touring kayaks. Many of them can be tackled as a single voyage or a series of day trips, with campsites en route. The journeys are all accessible but highly varied, taking place on inland loughs, sheltered coastland and rivers. A wonderful book for planning voyages and inspiring dreams, or sharing your experiences with others.

CTK610
ISBN 13: 9781906095130
No of Pages: 179
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: Feb 2011
Edition: 1st
Cover: Paperback
Illustrations: Full colour maps and photos
Weight: 600 gm
£16.99

Northern England & IOM: Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages

From the Mersey to the Solway and the Isle of Man in the West and the Humber to Berwick in the east, ‘up north’ is described to us in the author’s own inimitable style. Industrial areas and the wilder landscapes are described with the same care and attention to detail. The result is a wealth of varied sea kayaking voyages to suit all tastes and abilities, from easy sheltered paddles to testing offshore passages and everything in between. In addition to the usual important information needed to plan a trip, recommended cafés, pubs and chip shops are strategically located to provide sustenance at the end of your trip. Detailed tidal information also allows the book to serve as a valuable inshore pilot for water users such as anglers, windsurfers and sailors.

CTK612
ISBN 13: 9781906095291
Page Size: 240 x 170
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: May 2011
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: col maps and photos
£19.99

Northern Isles, Orkney & Shetland Sea Kayaking

Their relative isolation, stunning scenery and Norse history make Orkney and Shetland a very special place. For the sea kayaker, island archipelagos are particularly rewarding ... none more so than these. Illustrated with superb colour photographs and useful maps throughout, this sea kayaking book is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips. It will provide inspiration for future voyages and a souvenir of journeys undertaken. As well as providing essential information on where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, the book does much to stimulate interest in the environment. It is full of facts and anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals.

CTK541
ISBN 13: 9781906095000
No of Pages: 270
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: March 2007
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and maps
Weight: 840 gms
£19.99

Pub Paddles: Best Short Canoe Trips in Southern England

This is an inspiring, high quality paddling guidebook for the South East of England. It is written for the recreational, non-specialist paddler and the trips are suitable for all kinds of canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops and inflatables. The guidebook will also be useful for group leaders planning organised trips.
• A family-friendly guide.
• 26 easy but interesting paddling trips. Mostly 1-3 hours long, within an hour or two of London and with good access and parking.
• Pubs and tea shops. Castles and camping. Canoe and kayak hire.
Produced in association with Canoe England. All trips thoroughly researched, selected, and tested by Peter Knowles. Peter is a world renowned expedition kayaker who has written and produced many popular and successful guide books.

CTK599
ISBN 13: 9780955061417
No of Pages: 224
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Rivers Publishing*
Published Date: May 2010
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: col photos and maps
£19.95

The Rivers of Britain: Estuaries, Tideways, Havens, Lochs, Firths and Kyles

Britain's rivers deserve to be better known. Teeming with wildlife, steeped in history, sporting bridges, docks and stunning architecture, not to mention supporting riverside pubs, waterways museums and a variety of places of interest, they are the country's essential arteries, connecting inland Britain with the sea. Covering Britain's best known tidal rivers (the Avon, Severn, Dee, Mersey and Thames), the picturesque rural ones (the Camel, Wye, Orwell and Crouch), the industrial rivers of the Medway, Tyne and Clyde, right down to the smallest and lesser known of Britain's tidal waterways, this is a fascinating and comprehensive guide, packed with maps, colour photographs and interesting facts about the lifeblood of our country. Of interest to sailors, fishermen, motorised craft and canoeists keen to discover beautiful unfrequented spots, stopping points, places of interest, riverside pubs and lookout points, as well as practical information on rapids, weirs and nearby towns and car parks, it will also interest walkers, cyclists, families and holidaymakers discovering the local history, folklore, riverside architecture and places to take river trips This is a unique comprehensive and fascinating guide to Britain's river system, providing a revealing insight for anyone with an interest in Britain's watery arteries.

CTK632
ISBN 13: 9781408146569
No of Pages: 304
Page Size: 210 x 297
Publisher: A & C Black
Published Date: Jan 2012
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
£25.00

Scottish Canoe Classics: 25 Great Canoe and Kayak Trips

A fantastic selection of the best canoe and kayak touring routes in Scotland - each of the 25 routes is lavishly illustrated and described in loving detail. The routes selected are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops and touring kayaks; many are multi-day trips that can be tackled as a series of day trips or a single voyage, a great deal of variety is provided, the journeys taking place on inland lochs, sheltered sea lochs and sheltered sea lochs and rivers up to grade 2 - a wonderful book for planning or dreaming of future voyages, or sharing paddling experiences with non-paddling friends.

CTK540
ISBN 13: 9780954706197
No of Pages: 158
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: June 2007
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and maps
Weight: 580 gms
£15.99

Scottish Canoe Touring: An SCA Canoe and Kayak Guide

A guide for canoeists and kayakers to the gentle rivers, canals, lochs and sea lochs of Scotland. This guide is aimed at those looking for calmer waters à rivers, canals, inland lochs and sheltered sea lochs. Routes described cater for all tastes, from those seeking an idyllic afternoon's paddle to those looking for a multi-day canoe-camping expedition.

CTK512
ISBN 13: 9780954706135
No of Pages: 248
Page Size: 200 x 140
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: 20/05/2005
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: maps, 32 colour photos
Weight: 500 gms
. 
£14.95

Scottish Sea Kayaking: Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages

A selection of 50 great sea kayak voyages around the mainland of Scotland and the Western Isles, ranging from day trips to three-day journeys. A fascinating read and an inspirational book. Illustrated with superb colour photographs and useful maps throughout, it is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips. It will provide inspiration for future voyages and a souvenir of journeys undertaken. As well as providing essential information on where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, the book does much to stimulate and inform our interest in the environment we are passing through. It is full of facts and anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals.

CTK507
ISBN 10: 0954706129
ISBN 13: 9780954706128
No of Pages: 250
Page Size: 240 x 170
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: 28/01/2005
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: Section sewn
Weight: 850 gms. 
£19.99

Scottish Sea Kayak Trail

Scotland’s west coast is an undisputed world-class sea kayaking destination. This book challenges the reader to kayak a 500km route, from the Isle of Gigha off the Kintyre peninsular, to the Summer Isles near Ullapool. It can be undertaken in four holiday-sized sections or as one long, glorious journey. The history of this country is inextricably linked to the west coast, from the Scoti to the Norsemen, the Lords of the Isles to the Clearances. An historical thread, woven through the text, tells ‘Scotland’s Story’. The emphasis is on practical advice; how to tackle tricky tidal passages; places to visit; where to source essential information; food re-supply; where to safely leave kayaks overnight; how and when to shuttle vehicles; and the accessibility of public transport. Although camping is an essential element of this journey the book does not identify wild camp sites or even picnic places. It gives sea kayakers enough information to seek out their own adventures and so spread the environmental impact. There are useful photographs and notes to help identify wildlife without disturbance, plus practical recommendations on wild camping, from minimum impact techniques to Scottish access law. For those who travel the trail in the comfort of their armchairs, there’s also the story of the author’s own journey. Together you will travel under big skies on imposing seas in the company of seals, dolphins, eagles and gulls. The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail is waiting for you.

CTK586
ISBN 13: 9781906095178
No of Pages: 156
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: September 2009
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
£17.99

South West Sea Kayaking: Isle of Wight to the Severn Estuary

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 and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker’s ‘pilot’ for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area.
CTK569
ISBN 13: 9781906095284
No of Pages: 272
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: 2010
Edition: 2nd ed
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
Weight: 880 gm
£19.99

The Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking: Around the Isles & St Kilda

A guidebook to 44 great sea kayak trips around the archipelago of the Outer Hebrides, from Berneray to the Butt of Lewis and including St Kilda. As well as describing 44 great kayaking journeys, this book presents all the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast. This means that it can also be used as a kayaker’s ‘pilot’ for any journey they might wish to undertake in this area. It follows the successful format of other Pesda Press sea kayaking guides, presenting the information in a user-friendly fashion and making lavish use of maps and colour photographs.

CTK605
ISBN 13: 9781906095093
No of Pages: 242
Page Size: 240 x 170
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: June 2010
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: col photos and maps
£19.99

Welsh Sea Kayaking: Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages

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. These selected fifty journeys cover all of the interesting parts of the coast and provide easy sheltered paddles, testing offshore trips for the adventurous and everything in between. Illustrated in colour throughout with loads of useful maps it will provide inspiration for future voyages and a great souvenir of trips undertaken.

CTK535
ISBN 10: 0954706188
ISBN 13: 9780954706180
No of Pages: 268
Page Size: 170 x 240
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: September 2006
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and maps
Weight: 840 gms. 
£19.99

Wye Canoe?: Canoeists' guide to the River Wye

This guidebook provides a comprehensive overview for those who wish to explore the stunning River Wye. It contains the latest practical information to help plan your paddling journey, including:-
* a series of 12 waterproof maps, based on OS data
* navigation and recreational advice
* advice on health and safety
* information on where you can launch and land
* river grades for the Wye
* tourist information on local parking, refreshments, camping and useful addressed and telephone numbers.

The guidebook is published by The Environment Agency which is the navigatiion authority responsible for the rivers Wye and Lugg - it is the Agency's job to look after the environment and navigation for these rivers.

The guidebook is ring-bound for ease of use and printed on waterproof paper.



CTK117
No of Pages: 61
Page Size: 160 x 210 mm
ISBN 10: 1844329143
ISBN 13: 9781844329144
Publisher: Environment Agency Wales
Published Date: December 2011
Edition: 13th ed 2011
Binding: Spiral/Wirobound
Illustrations: colour photos and map 
£9.95

       
Techniques, Safety, Planning

   
Canoe and Kayak Handbook
Handbook of the British Canoe Union

This is the new fourth edition of the BCU Handbook and is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert alike. For the beginner it will provide a good overview of all aspects of the different paddlesports, and a firm foundation in the various disciplines. The coach and experienced paddler will find it invaluable as an update to the current theory and practice, an introduction to new aspects of the sport, and a pointer to other sources of information.

CTK490
ISBN 10: 0953195651
ISBN 13: 9780953195657
No of Pages: 352
Page Size: 240 x 170
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: 31/03/2002
Edition: 3Rev ed
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour illustrations, colour photos
Weight: 740 gms
£18.95

Canoe Camping

A guide for anyone, whether you're interested in a weekend trip with friends or a multi-day trip this is another expertly produced “how-to” book from the Heliconia Press. The guide covers all aspects of canoe camping making it both fun and safe and is suitable for both novice and experienced canoe trippers.

Learn to: plan a smooth trip/choose the right equipment/pack your gear efficiently/set up camp/keep your group healthy and comfortable/cooks with fire, stoves and ovens, organise and prepare your meals/handle wildlife/camp with kids/stay safe in the outdoors.



CTK530
No of Pages: 124
Page Size: 150 x 230 mm
ISBN 10: 1565236467
ISBN 13: 9781565236462
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published Date: April 2006
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
Weight: 260g
£12.95

Complete Book of Sea Kayaking

A comprehensive guide for the beginner and a reference book for the experienced, this guide to sea kayaking describes equipment, basic and advanced techniques (including those for rolling and for rescues), weather and navigation. For this fifth edition, both text and illustrations have been completely updated. The instruction of basic techniques has been considerably expanded and is newly presented in a "master-class" format to cater for the growing body of novices who seek their first kayak experience on the sea.

CTK004
ISBN 10: 0713666757
ISBN 13: 9780713666755
No of Pages: 208
Page Size: 230 x 190
Publisher: A&C Black
Published Date: 28/11/2003
Edition: 5Rev ed
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour line drawings, photos
Weight: 630 gms
£16.99

Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Course for the Open-water Paddler

Expanded to include sections on seamanship, navigation, and health issues, the completely updated and redesigned new edition of David Seidman's bestselling guide reaffirms its reputation as the best sea kayaking guide available. A top-to-bottom introduction for novice and mid-level kayakers, this highly visual handbook provides kayakers with the whole scope on everything from gear, transportation, and paddling technique to the finer points of Eskimo rolling, rescue protocol, group and solo paddling.

CTK189
ISBN 10: 0071362371
ISBN 13: 9780071362375
No of Pages: 160
Page Size: 233 x 185
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published Date: 01/01/2001
Edition: 2Rev ed
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: 145 illustrations, 40halftones
Weight: 380 gm
£11.99

Expedition Kayaking

New edition of an attractive, informative resource that goes far beyond the basics, written by a 40-year veteran of the sport. For intermediate kayakers and would-be experts.

CTK446
ISBN 13: 9780762742820
No of Pages: 168
Page Size: 254 x 178
Publisher: Globe Pequot*
Series: Sport
Published Date: 23/02/2007
Edition: 5th ed
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour illustrations
Weight: 560 gms
£15.95

Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation

Definitive guide for sea navigatiors containing all the information kayakers need to paddle the seas safely and confidently.

CTK061
Author: Burch
No of Pages: 336
Page Size: 150 x 230 mm
ISBN 10: 0762738340
ISBN 13: 9780762738342
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Published Date: May 2006
Edition: 4Rev ed
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: 85 illustrations, 15 maps, 30 charts
Weight: 490g

£12.99

Kayak Touring

A concise, illustrated guide compiled from the "Canoe & Kayak" magazine. Focusing on kayak touring, this book covers launching and landing in surf, navigating through wind and waves, strokes for long-distance paddling, staying on course in blind crossings, packings and equipment. Contents: Launching and landing in surf; navigating through wind and waves; strokes for long-distance paddling; staying on course in blind crossings; packing and equipment.

CTK378
ISBN 10: 0811727211
ISBN 13: 9780811727211
No of Pages: 60
Page Size: 235 x 185
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Series: Canoe & Kayak Techniques
Published Date: 01/12/1998
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: illustrations
Weight: 140 gms

£5.95

Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide

An easy-to-read guide making paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers alike looking to broaden their horizons - the guide is part of an award-winning series of guides and DVD's by Ken Whiting. The topics covered include choosing the right equipment, essential strokes, and manoeuvres, paddling techniques, capsize recovery, paddling on the sea and in surf zones, paddling on lakes, rivers and in moving currents, paddler's first aid plus much more.

CTK589
Author: Ken Whiting
No of Pages: 192
Page Size: 205 x 230 mm
ISBN 10: 1896980422
ISBN 13: 9781896980423
Publisher: Heliconia Press
Published Date: May 2009
Binding: Paperback (flapped)
Illustrations: colour photos

£12.95

Sea Kayak
A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayakers

This book is a modern guide to sea kayaking by one of the leading exponents of the sea kayaking who is also a highly respected coach in this field. Gordon Brown is a BCU Level 5 sea coach based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. He shares his knowledge with you in his own succinct humorous style and very visual approach. 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. Over seventy photographs and illustrations help to make this an essential modern manual for the sea kayaker.

CTK538
ISBN 10: 095470617X
ISBN 13: 9780954706173
No of Pages: 188
Page Size: 160 x 210
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: Dec 06
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
Weight: 560 gms
£15.99

Sea Kayak Handling
A Manual for Beginner and Intermediate Paddlers

A title describing the skills required to manoeuvre a sea kayak for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. The author draws from his own personal and professional experience to help the reader master sea kayak handling skills and techniques and the information is further enhanced by a series of accurate sequential photographs making the descriptions easy to follow and understand - the book is recommended as support material for the BCU 3 and 4 star sea awards.

CTK583
ISBN 13: 9781906095185
No of Pages: 108
Page Size: 160 x 210
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: April 2009
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour photos
£9.99

Sea Kayak Navigation
Essential knowledge for finding your way at sea

Sea Kayak Navigation concentrates on those aspects of navigation that are relevant to kayakers. It is clear, concise and well illustrated throughout. The first edition (0953195619 which went out of print Spring 2007) rapidly became a standard text for sea kayakers. This new edition builds on that success. There are numerous improvements in the explanations and GPS is covered in more detail, reflecting the increased availability and usage of electronic navigational aids. Full use is made of colour photos, diagrams, maps and charts, further enhancing the reader’s experience. Exercises to reinforce and self-assess how much the reader has taken on board are provided at the end of each chapter.
Sea Kayak Navigation is recommended as support material for the new British Canoe Union navigation courses that are currently being introduced.
 

CTK417
ISBN 13: 9781906095031
No of Pages: 106
Page Size: 160 x 210
Publisher: Pesda Press*
Published Date: Dec 07
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: illustrations, diagrams
Weight: 350 gms
£9.99

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayking provides a diversity of exhilarating opportunities, including long sea crossings, ground breaking expeditions to isolated areas, playing in the surf, journeying to remote beaches, or simply using the kayak as a platform from which to observe the fauna and flora of coastal waters. Topics covered include: Minimal impact sea kayaking, Choosing a kayak and getting started, Safety Tips and rescues, How to navigate and how to read the sea, Leadership and expedition skills.

CTK552
ISBN 13: 9781861268273
No of Pages: 168
Page Size: 190 x 245
Publisher: Crowood Press
Published Date: 2007
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: black and white
Weight: 460 gms
£16.99

Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling

For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels. Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.
Author Biography: John Robison has been certified by the American Canoe Association in coastal kayak, whitewater kayak, and whitewater canoe instruction and has paddled extensively around the world.
Chapters: 1. Kayaks and Kayakers, 2. Gear!, 3. Carrying Kayaks, 4. Concepts of Paddling, 5. Boat Obedience, 6. Rescues, 7. Navigation, 8. Wind and Waves, 9. Kayak Surfing, 10. Reefs and Rocks, 11. Tides and Currents, 12. River Touring, 13. Pee Kayaking, 14. Kayak Camping, 15. Special Topics


CTK542
ISBN 13: 9780071392341
No of Pages: 234
Page Size: 185 x 235
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published Date: 2003
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: black and white cartoons
Weight: 500 gms
£9.99

Sea Kayaking Rough Waters

Whether your sea kayaking interest is paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for sheltered paddling this new guide will explain all you need to know. The book has stunning photography, fun illustrations, and a gold mine of knowledge passed on by expert sea kayaker Alex Matthews - a must-have guide for all sea kayakers.

CTK548
ISBN 13: 9781896980263
No of Pages: 130
Page Size: 260 x 260
Publisher: Heliconia Press*
Published Date: Spring 07
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour
Weight: 390 gms
£15.95

Sea Kayaking Safety and Rescue

Veteran sea kayaker John Lull teaches you about rescue techniques to deal with the potential dangers of this sport. Numerous illustrations accompany step-by-step descriptions of the Eskimo Roll, towing methods, self- and partner-rescues, backup strategies, and group dynamics. Lull teaches you how to assess risks and gain competency in many sea-kayaking situations - information that may save a life one day.

CTK459
ISBN 10: 0899972748
ISBN 13: 9780899974767
No of Pages: 268
Page Size: 228 x 185
Publisher: Wilderness Press*
Published Date: 01/12/2001
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: b&w photos
Weight: 550 gms
£14.95

The Paddling Chef: Cookbook for canoeists, kayakers & rafters

A guide detailing over 100 tried-and-tested recipes for paddlers as well as valuable planning and packing strategies - international in flavour, this cookbook contains tasty snippets from Indian, Chinese and Japanese foods and well as a section on wild foods and some North American recipes

CTK531
ISBN 10: 189698021x
ISBN 13: 9781896980218
No of Pages: 120
Page Size: 152 x 225
Publisher: Heliconia Press*
Published Date: May 2006
Cover: paperback
Illustrations: colour
Weight: 260 gms
£10.95

Touring and Sea Kayaking: The Essential Skills and Safety

This new guide provides beginner and 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.

CTK590
Author: Dian Weimer
No of Pages: 184
Page Size: 152 x 228 mm
ISBN 10: 1896980511
ISBN 13: 9781896980515
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published Date: May 2009
Edition: 2nd [summer 2012]
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: B+W photos
Weight: 300gs
£14.95

       
Inland Waterways books, maps and guides
NB - the inclusion of these books and maps do not neccessarily imply that you are entitled to paddle on those waterways. You will still need to double-check licensing, access rights, etc.
   
Canoe & Kayak Map of Britain
Double sided map featuring the waterways of England, Scotland and Wales.

This is what canoeists think ....
- 'This map deserves to become an essential part of a canoeists library'
- 'Pete Knowles has come up with another treasure'
- 'The inclusion of selected coastal trips was a welcome surprise'
 
- 'A perfect illustration of the paddling potential throughout the UK'

The Canoe and Kayak Map of Britain is a high quality map which shows the huge extent of canoeing possibilities on rivers, lakes, canals and coast. It is colour-coded to show clearly the nature of these waterways. Southern England and Wales appear on one side of the B1 sheet with Scotland and the North of England on the reverse.

The base map is very detailed and shows roads, towns, villages, rivers, streams, lakes and canals with this detail in pastel colours. Over this is superimposed the canoeing information in bright colours so that this stands out. Paddling information includes:-

-Tidal rivers and different Grades of river - Flat, classes: 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Navigations (e.g. canals) used by motorized craft.
- Especially popular canoeing trips are highlighted in yellow.
- Selected coastal paddles are marked, as are artificial white water courses.

This is a map for the 21st Century - created for the two million canoeists in Britain - to inspire, excite, dream and plan that next journey.

The author, Peter Knowles FRGS, is a world renowned expedition kayaker who has written and produced many popular and successful guide books.

CTK628
ISBN 13: 9780955061431
Page Size: 245 x 115
Published Date: May 2012
Cover: folded map
£9.95

Forth and Clyde and Union Canals with the Crinan Canal 2009
3rd edition
CTK602
ISBN 13: 9780863513091
Page Size: 130 x 215 folded
Published Date:
Cover: folded map
£5.95

Nicholson Guide to the Waterways 2: Severn, Avon & Birmingham

Colour maps clearly showing locks, towpaths and boating facilities as well as comprehensive navigational notes. First published in the 1970s, the "Collins/Nicholson" guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways - experienced boaters and those planning their first boat trip, walkers, cyclists and visitors. Maps show: locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and the towpath; waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal; boatyards, pubs, restaurants and shops; mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes: the history of each canal; local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants; opportunities for walking and cycling. Comprehensive navigational notes include: maximum dimensions and low bridges; mileages, advice and potential hazards; navigation authorities and contact details.;Waterways covered in this guide - River Avon, Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line), Droitwich Canal, Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and the River Severn, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge and Dudley Canals, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester and Birmingham Canal.

CTK346
ISBN 10: 0007211104
ISBN 13: 9780007281619
No of Pages: 176
Page Size: 210 x 148
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series: Waterways Guide
Published Date: 06/03/2006
Edition: New ed
Cover: spiral bound
Weight: 250 gms
£14.99

Nicholson Guide to the Waterways 4: Four Counties & the Welsh Canals

This guide to waterways in Wales and the West Midlands features four-colour Ordnance Survey mapping, with facilities and towpaths clearly shown, and comprehensive navigational notes. Newly restored/opened canals and rivers are included.;The navigational notes contain information on: planning a cruise, using a lock and bridges, winding holes, boatyards and local services. The notes also cover: the history of each canal, places of interest, pubs and restaurants and opportunities for walking and cycling.;The waterways featured in this guide are: Caldon and Leek Canals, Crumlin Arm, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, Swansea and Neath Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver.

CTK347
ISBN 10: 0007136676
ISBN 13: 9780007281640
No of Pages: 176
Page Size: 210 x 148
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series: Waterways Guide
Published Date: 03/03/2003
Edition: New ed
Cover: spiral bound
Illustrations: colour maps
Weight: 260 gms.
£14.00

Nicholson Guide to the Waterways 5: North West & the Pennines

Colour maps clearly showing locks, towpaths and boating facilities as well as comprehensive navigational notes. First published in the 1970s, the "Collins/Nicholson" guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways - experienced boaters and those planning their first boat trip, walkers, cyclists and visitors. Maps show: locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and the towpath; waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal; boatyards, pubs, restaurants and shops; mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes: the history of each canal; local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants; opportunities for walking and cycling. Comprehensive navigational notes include: maximum dimensions and low bridges; mileages, advice and potential hazards; navigation authorities and contact details.;Waterways covered in this guide - Aire and Calder Navigation, Bridgewater Canal, Calder and Hebble Navigation, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Huddersfield Broad Canal, Lancaster Canal, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Macclesfield Canal, Peak Forest and Ashton Canals, Rochdale Canal, Trent and Mersey Canal.

CTK036
ISBN 13: 9780007281657
No of Pages: 184
Page Size: 210 x 148
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series: Waterways Guide
Published Date: Spring 2009
Edition: New ed
Cover: spiral bound
Weight: 270 gms.
£14.99

Nicholson Guide to the Waterways 7: River Thames & the Southern Waterways

This guide to the River Thames and southern waterways features four-colour Ordnance Survey mapping, with facilities and towpaths clearly shown, and comprehensive navigational notes. Newly restored/opened canals and rivers are included.;The navigational notes include information on: planning a cruise, using a lock and bridges, winding holes, boatyards and local services. The notes also cover: the history of each canal, places of interest, pubs and restaurants and opportunities for walking and cycling.;The waterways covered in this guide are: Basingstoke Canal, Bridgewater and Taunton Canal, Exeter Ship Canal, Grand Western Canal, Kennet and Avon Canal, the River Thames and River Wey.

CTK037
ISBN 10: 0007211155
ISBN 13: 9780007281671
No of Pages: 192
Page Size: 210 x 148
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series: Waterways Guide
Published Date: March 2006
Edition: New ed
Cover: spiral bound
Illustrations: colour maps
Weight: 260 gms.
£14.99

       
Touring Guides and Maps - Abroad

   
Adventure Kayaking: Baja

Trips for kayakers of varying levels of skill and experience.

Tips for keeping safe and healthy on your trip.

The best sites for snorkeling, fishing and clamming.

Places to buy hot tamales, cod beer and other local epicarean treats.

CTK460
ISBN 13: 9780899972473
Page Size: 229 x 152
Publisher: Wilderness Press*
Published Date:
Cover: paperback
Weight: 320 gms. 
£14.99

Bodensee Lake Constance Canoe Touring Map
1:100 000

Double sided, waterproof map with campsites, cycle routes and foottpaths as well as suggested canoe tours around the lake

CTK566
ISBN 13: 9783899610932
Page Size: 115 x 255 folded
Publisher: Pollner*
Published Date: Summer 2007
Cover: folded map
Illustrations: colour both sides
Weight: 60 gms 
£9.99

Der Regen, Canoe And Cycle Map - Germany
1:70 000

Cycling and canoeing map for the Der Regen region of Southern Germany. The map shows cycle routes, river routes and campsites. 1:70,000 scale with colour photographs of local places of interest and settlements highlighted. Printed on waterproof paper.

CTK617
No of Pages: 1
ISBN 10: 3899611047
ISBN 13: 9783899611045
Publisher: M Pollner
Published Date: September 2011
Binding: Sheet map (folded)
Weight: 30g 
£9.99

Sea Kayaking Guide Brittany
60 paddles
 

With its sparkling sea, 2,700km of coast and more than 800 islands and islets, Brittany is a paradise for sea kayakers. Brimming with local knowledge and practical advice, this guide contains full details of 60 paddles covering the entire Atlantic and Channel coasts of Brittany from Le Croisic to Cancale.
Although these trips could all be undertaken as single voyages, advice is also given on linking several into longer expeditions or on simply selecting a spot for a couple of hours on the water. Each itinerary is accompanied by a detailed sketch map and contains all the information necessary for a safe and enjoyable day out; good launching and landing spots, timing and tidal information, distances and any local conditions to watch out for.
Superb colour photographs, notes and anecdotes will stimulate further interest in this fascinating region. Equally relevant for the experienced sea kayaker, or a relative beginner, this guide will help you make the most of a week's holiday or lay the foundations for a lifetime of exploring this exciting coast. Good paddling!

Table of contents :
From the Loire to the Vilaine
The Gulf of Morbihan and Surrounding areas
Around Lorient
The Quimper area
Around Douarnenez
The Crozon peninsula
Around Brest
The Morlaix area
The pink granit coast
Around Paimpol
The emeral coast

For each paddle, Veronique and Guy give tidal and flow information, difficulties, navigation indication, places of interest, where to put in and where to park the car, map sheet numbers, etc.
A detailed map (in nautical miles) will help you to follow the route description.

The introduction gives you what you have to know to go paddling in Brittany :
Rules and Regulations
Tidal Flows
Weather Forecasts
Coastguards Bulletins
Some Hazards and more

12 pages of addresses: camping, places of interest, cafes.

CTK637
No of Pages: 320
Page Size: 130 x 230 mm
ISBN 10: 2910197328
ISBN 13: 9782910197322
Publisher: Le Canotier Editions
Published Date: April 2013
Edition: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: colour photos and maps 
£22.50



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