Whitewater Kayaking Books


Nahanni Remembered (Northwest Passage)Nahanni Remembered (Northwest Passage)
Best Price: $17.95
Set in 1937, the author recounts the four winter months he and a family friend spent at a...
Expedition Canoeing, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America (How to Paddle Series)Expedition Canoeing, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Guide to Canoeing Wild Rivers in North America (How to Paddle Series)
Best Price: $12.46
Anyone planning a canoe trip of a few days or a few weeks will benefit from studying the advice...
Canoe Trails of the Deep SouthCanoe Trails of the Deep South
Best Price: $45.00
Essentials of Kayak TouringEssentials of Kayak Touring
Best Price: $1.60
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation?s most...
Whitewater Challenge (Back to nature sports)Whitewater Challenge (Back to nature sports)
Text and photographs describe the thrills and hazards of whitewater canoeing and kayaking.


The Kayaker's Playbook!The Kayaker's Playbook!
Best Price: $13.80
On the cover of this book there's a picture of what appears to be a gnome with an atomic...
A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina: Water WiseA History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina: Water Wise
Best Price: $10.13
From the Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western...
Kayak: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater TechniqueKayak: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
Best Price: $43.37
Veteran kayaker William Nealy shares his twelve years of whitewater experience in this unique...
Path of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of CanoeingPath of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing
Best Price: $149.95
Over 40,000 copies sold! An acknowledged classic. Foreword by Pierre Elliot Trudeau. (1995)
Kayaking on the EdgeKayaking on the Edge
Best Price: $2.89
This book is great! The concepts that the author, Ben Solomon teaches are well illustrated,...


The Squirt Book: The Illustrated Manual of Squirt-Kayaking TechniqueThe Squirt Book: The Illustrated Manual of Squirt-Kayaking Technique
Best Price: $32.14
This is an excellent book for beginning to intermediate squirt boaters or intermediate...
Appalachian Whitewater: The Central MountainsAppalachian Whitewater: The Central Mountains
Best Price: $141.86
The quality of the product was not checked well enough. Three pages had been torn out from the...
Carolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western CarolinasCarolina Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to the Western Carolinas
Best Price: $11.99
on North Carolina white water. There are a number of regional white water guide books, and...
Going Vertical: The Life of an Extreme KayakerGoing Vertical: The Life of an Extreme Kayaker
Best Price: $0.01
I couldn't put this book down! I nearly finished it on the day it arrived. Tao's unique...
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Kentucky (Canoe and Kayak Series)A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Kentucky (Canoe and Kayak Series)
Best Price: $7.95
Technically accurate and informationally superb! This guide is THE ONLY guide to buy for...

English White Water (Bcu Guidebook)English White Water (Bcu Guidebook)
Best Price: $18.59
The first comprehensive guide to the white water rivers, playspots and artificial white water...
Solo Playboating WorkbookSolo Playboating Workbook
Best Price: $14.95
The Solo Playboating workbook explains of dozens of exercises that show how to improve your...
Inflatable Kayak HandbookInflatable Kayak Handbook
Best Price: $73.38
Building Sweet Dream : An Ultralight Solo Canoe for Single and Double PaddleBuilding Sweet Dream : An Ultralight Solo Canoe for Single and Double Paddle
Best Price: $17.69
Looking for something interesting to do about three months ago, I bought a copy of this book. It...
White Water RunsWhite Water Runs

Scottish White Water (Scottish Canoe Association)Scottish White Water (Scottish Canoe Association)
So here it is at last, the long awaited guide to Scottish white water, written by paddlers for...
White Water Safety and RescueWhite Water Safety and Rescue
Best Price: $37.76
The writing of this book started when I tried to put some notes together as course notes for the...
California Whitewater: A Guide to the RiversCalifornia Whitewater: A Guide to the Rivers
Best Price: $29.41
I was rather disappointed with the book. I had expected more details on each river's...
The Wild Coast: Volume 2: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast (The Wild Coast)The Wild Coast: Volume 2: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast (The Wild Coast)
Best Price: $22.76
The ultimate guide to exploring B.C.'s untamed coast. From author and kayaker John...
Sea Kayak the Gulf IslandsSea Kayak the Gulf Islands
Best Price: $17.84
This is the second copy I have purchased - I have kayaked the Gulf Is for many years and this...

The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater KayakingThe Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking
Best Price: $53.95
Great Book. Highly recommend. This book is like the bible for beginner paddlers looking to...
Gems of White Water of the High AlpsGems of White Water of the High Alps
Best Price: $29.99
This book describes 46 white water rivers located in southeastern France, between Grenoble in...
Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate GuideWhitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide
Now in its second edition, Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide has become the established,...
Canoeing (Outdoor Adventures Series)Canoeing (Outdoor Adventures Series)
Best Price: $13.21
This text is excellent. It is full of photos that clearly show everything that is explained. ...
Canoeing the Adirondacks with Nessmuk: The Adirondack Letters of George Washington SearsCanoeing the Adirondacks with Nessmuk: The Adirondack Letters of George Washington Sears
Best Price: $11.55
This slim collection of letters originally published in Field and Stream magazine is a record of...

River Thrill Sports (Superwheels & Thrill Sports)River Thrill Sports (Superwheels & Thrill Sports)
A guide to the equipment, skills, and safety precautions required for rafting, canoeing, and...
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Ohio Volume 1 (Menasha Ridge Press Guidebooks)A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Ohio Volume 1 (Menasha Ridge Press Guidebooks)
Best Price: $54.00
First Descents: In Search of Wild RiversFirst Descents: In Search of Wild Rivers
Best Price: $10.46
Dropping into the unknown on a rubber raft, hurled against rocks and cliff walls, only to round...
Whitewater in B.C.'s Southwest: A Guide to Accessible Runs for Beginner to Advanced KayakersWhitewater in B.C.'s Southwest: A Guide to Accessible Runs for Beginner to Advanced Kayakers
I have to say that I found this book fairly disappointing. Having long waited for Stuart Smith...
Thrill of the Paddle : The Art of Whitewater CanoeingThrill of the Paddle : The Art of Whitewater Canoeing

Canoeing MississippiCanoeing Mississippi
Best Price: $50.00
Offering lively currents, big woods, abundant wildlife, and plenty of solitude, the great number...
Whitewater!: The Thrill and Skill of Running the World's Great RiversWhitewater!: The Thrill and Skill of Running the World's Great Rivers
Best Price: $4.99
I just recieved Mark Blaines book last week as a gift and was instantly drawn to the catchy...
River Safety A Floaters GuideRiver Safety A Floaters Guide
Best Price: $6.50
River Safety: A Floater's Guide examines actual floating accidents, then moves on to...
Day Paddling Long Island Sound: A Complete Guide for Canoeists and Kayakers (Countryman Guide)Day Paddling Long Island Sound: A Complete Guide for Canoeists and Kayakers (Countryman Guide)
Best Price: $3.83
I think this book is better if you live in Conneticut than Long Island but there are many spots...
Essentials of River KayakingEssentials of River Kayaking
Best Price: $0.95
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation?s most...

Canoeing and Kayaking Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)Canoeing and Kayaking Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)
Best Price: $12.10
If you're thinking about exploring Florida's waters on a paddle craft, this book is a...
Canadian Rockies Whitewater: Southern: A River Guide for Canoeists, Kayakers and RaftersCanadian Rockies Whitewater: Southern: A River Guide for Canoeists, Kayakers and Rafters
From Back Cover: If you are looking for whitewater in the southern Canadian Rockies, this is the...
The Canoeist: A MemoirThe Canoeist: A Memoir
Best Price: $8.75
I watched THE CANOEIST evolve from the first scribbled pages to the last polished paragraph, and...
Rolling a KayakRolling a Kayak
Best Price: $8.49
Ken's book had just what I needed for bringing by roll up to snuff. My formerly bombproof...
Whitewater Rafting - An OverviewWhitewater Rafting - An Overview
The ebook ?Whitewater Rafting - An Overview? is exactly what you need if you want to start white...

Eskimo RollingEskimo Rolling
Best Price: $85.57
The Eskimo roll--the self-rescue technique of righting a capsized kayak without leaving the...
The American Canoe Association's River Safety Report 1992-1995The American Canoe Association's River Safety Report 1992-1995Kayaking: Riding the Rapids (Cover-To-Cover Books)Kayaking: Riding the Rapids (Cover-To-Cover Books)
Best Price: $8.00
Canoe and White Water: From Essential to SportCanoe and White Water: From Essential to SportKayaks to HellKayaks to Hell
Best Price: $101.14
I've only had..and enjoyed this book for over 10 years, and since I'm not out paddling,...

White Water Europe: Book Two South AlpsWhite Water Europe: Book Two South Alps
Although there are other guides in different languages and several online resources, this guide...
White Water Nepal, 2ndWhite Water Nepal, 2nd
I wanted to kayak in Nepal and was hard-pressed to find any resources. This book, along with...
Canadian Rockies Whitewater - The Central RockiesCanadian Rockies Whitewater - The Central Rockies
From Back Cover: If you are searching for whitewater paddling in the central Canadian Rockies,...
Volume 2: British Columbia's West Vancouver IslandVolume 2: British Columbia's West Vancouver Island
Best Price: $27.58
John Kimantas had enough research and insight to break up the West Coast region of Canada into a...
Above the Gravel Bar: The Native Canoe Routes of MaineAbove the Gravel Bar: The Native Canoe Routes of Maine
Best Price: $10.34
Army veteran David S. Cook presents Above the Gravelbar: The Native Canoe Routes of Maine, a...

Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate GuideKayak Fishing: The Ultimate Guide
Best Price: $95.06
Had this book been entitled "Kayak Fishing: A Beginner's Guide" or "Kayak...
The Kayaking Book: Revised Edition (Plume)The Kayaking Book: Revised Edition (Plume)
Best Price: $7.19
Day Paddling Long Island Sound: A Complete Guide for Canoeists and Kayakers (Countryman Guide)Day Paddling Long Island Sound: A Complete Guide for Canoeists and Kayakers (Countryman Guide)
Best Price: $3.83
I think this book is better if you live in Conneticut than Long Island but there are many spots...
Essentials of River KayakingEssentials of River Kayaking
Best Price: $0.95
The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation?s most...
Canoeing and Kayaking Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)Canoeing and Kayaking Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)
Best Price: $12.10
If you're thinking about exploring Florida's waters on a paddle craft, this book is a...

Canadian Rockies Whitewater: Southern: A River Guide for Canoeists, Kayakers and RaftersCanadian Rockies Whitewater: Southern: A River Guide for Canoeists, Kayakers and Rafters
From Back Cover: If you are looking for whitewater in the southern Canadian Rockies, this is the...
The Canoeist: A MemoirThe Canoeist: A Memoir
Best Price: $8.75
I watched THE CANOEIST evolve from the first scribbled pages to the last polished paragraph, and...
Rolling a KayakRolling a Kayak
Best Price: $8.49
Ken's book had just what I needed for bringing by roll up to snuff. My formerly bombproof...
Whitewater Rafting - An OverviewWhitewater Rafting - An Overview
The ebook ?Whitewater Rafting - An Overview? is exactly what you need if you want to start white...
Eskimo RollingEskimo Rolling
Best Price: $85.57
The Eskimo roll--the self-rescue technique of righting a capsized kayak without leaving the...

The American Canoe Association's River Safety Report 1992-1995The American Canoe Association's River Safety Report 1992-1995Whitewater Devils: Adventure on Wild WatersWhitewater Devils: Adventure on Wild Waters
Best Price: $13.99
In 1967, in celebration of Canada's 100th birthday, Les Voyageurs left Rocky Mountain House,...
The Essential Whitewater Kayaker: A Complete CourseThe Essential Whitewater Kayaker: A Complete Course
Best Price: $65.43
I'm new to kayaking and being a kind of do-it-yourself person, instead of taking a kayak...
Basic Essentials Canoeing, Revised Second Edition (Basic Essentials Series)Basic Essentials Canoeing, Revised Second Edition (Basic Essentials Series)
Best Price: $0.01
This book has usefull information and lots of opinions. There is a sense of a "know it...
Canoeing and Kayaking Utah: A Complete Guide to Paddling Utah's Lakes, Reservoirs & RiversCanoeing and Kayaking Utah: A Complete Guide to Paddling Utah's Lakes, Reservoirs & Rivers
Best Price: $13.17
I agree with the author when he says that this is the only guide to flatwater in Utah. Even...

The Hidden Coast: Kayak Explorations from Alaska to MexicoThe Hidden Coast: Kayak Explorations from Alaska to Mexico
Best Price: $84.70
I am so bummed that this book is out of print. I read it in the summer of 1995, while...
The Rivers of Costa Rica: A Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting GuideThe Rivers of Costa Rica: A Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting Guide
Best Price: $51.31
This book is is slightly dated - a revision is in the works from what I can tell of Web based...
The Bombproof Roll and BeyondThe Bombproof Roll and Beyond
Best Price: $5.74
I teach rolling lessons on a weekly basis and I purchased this book because I am always trying...
Art of FreestyleArt of Freestyle
Best Price: $367.22
This book is intended to be instructional, inspirational and of interest to both novice and...
Western Whitewater from the Rockies to the Pacific: A River Guide for Raft, Kayak, and CanoeWestern Whitewater from the Rockies to the Pacific: A River Guide for Raft, Kayak, and Canoe
Best Price: $278.48
This is a big book, 590 pages, that is just packed with useful information. Most of the book is...

Rogue River guidebook: Grave Creek to Foster BarRogue River guidebook: Grave Creek to Foster BarWhitewater Paddling for Tandem CanoeistsWhitewater Paddling for Tandem CanoeistsKayak: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater TechniqueKayak: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
Best Price: $35.00
William "Not Bill" Nealy should be known to virtually every paddler through...
First Descents: In Search of Wild RiversFirst Descents: In Search of Wild Rivers
Best Price: $8.94
This collection of whitewater stories centers on the theme of new experiences and adventures...
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Ozarks (Canoe and Kayak Series)A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Ozarks (Canoe and Kayak Series)
Best Price: $11.08
Kennon's Ozark Whitewater was by far the best whitewater guidebook for the Ozarks (and the...

White Water Nepal: A Rivers Guidebook for Rafting & KayakingWhite Water Nepal: A Rivers Guidebook for Rafting & Kayaking
Best Price: $160.72
Over the last few years, the popularity of Nepal as a destination for whitewater rafting and...
White Water Europe: Book One North AlpsWhite Water Europe: Book One North Alps
Best Price: $288.46
Whitewater of the Southern RockiesWhitewater of the Southern Rockies
Best Price: $49.00
This book is commonly referred to as the "New Testament" of whitewater in Colorado. ...
Path of the PaddlePath of the Paddle
Best Price: $124.44
This is the best book on canoeing ever written - no kidding! Bill Mason combines practical,...
New York Exposed, The Whitewater State, Vol 1New York Exposed, The Whitewater State, Vol 1
Best Price: $330.74
This one-of-a-kind river guide includes: Key River Information for Rivers, Steep Creeks and Play...

Sea Kayaking: Rough WatersSea Kayaking: Rough Waters
Best Price: $15.56
No doubt one of the better produced books. Unfortunately, the content does not live up to the...
Whitewater ChileWhitewater Chile
Best Price: $94.41
If you've ever dreamed of paddling in Chile, you've found the book that can make your...
White Water KayakingWhite Water Kayaking
Best Price: $38.01
This is an instructional book about white water kayaking. Olli Grau is one of today's...
Carolina Whitewater: A Canoeist's Guide to the Western CarolinasCarolina Whitewater: A Canoeist's Guide to the Western Carolinas
Best Price: $173.26
One of the first guides to WNC whitewater, this book covers all of the significant whitewater...
Wildwater West Virginia, 4thWildwater West Virginia, 4th
Best Price: $14.93
Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association in 1965,...

Ozark WhitewaterOzark Whitewater
Best Price: $39.89
The venerable "blue book" of Ozark whitewater streams and paddling is as good...
A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Florida (Canoe and Kayak Series)
Best Price: $11.08
Maybe if you live in Florida you can make sense of these maps. There are no cities on them. If...
Northwoods Whitewater: A Paddlers Guide to Whitewater of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ontario and MichiganNorthwoods Whitewater: A Paddlers Guide to Whitewater of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ontario and Michigan
Best Price: $11.99
The author's love of wildwater boating and his love for the scenic rivers described in this...
  
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