Sea Kayaking : A Manual for Long-Distance Touring by John Dowd
$18.95 US (ISBN: 0295976225)

This guide to long-distance sea kayaking is intended for kayakers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. New to this expanded and updated edition of the classic guide, first published in 1981, are proven techniques for teaching kayaking, helpful information for kayakers who are disabled, and suggestions on how to enjoy a kayaking excursion with minimal impact on the environment.
Paperback - 304 pages Revised edition (May 1997)

Kayaking: Puget Sound, the San Juans and Gulf Islands - 45 Trips on the Northwest Inland Waters by Randel Washburne
$12.95 US (ISBN: 0898861896)

The inland waters of Puget Sound - with their beautiful scenery, intricate waterways, clear and clean water, abundant marine life, and sheltered, storm-free channels - are a favorite playground of kayakers from all over the nation. This book is a guide to the best kayaking trips in an area eminently suited to saltwater paddling. With the suggested side trips and alternatives, the possible kayaking routes equal nearly 100. Each route entry is fully detailed, containing directions, information on trip duration, rating, some specific planning considerations, and an explanation of the area's tide and currents.

Extreme Sea Kayaking by Eric J. Soares, Michael Powers
$15.95 US (ISBN: 007050718X)

From the Back Cover In this sport, the rules are simple: Stay alert and You'll Play Again! Here's a book that will prepare you to enter the tumultous world of pounding surf, rocky coasts, and rough open seas. For fun. Learn how the pros handle the wildest conditions, and read their advice on The might sea-judging surf conditions and hazards; Exposed coast and open sea navigation and voyaging; Paddling techniques for ocean whitewater; Special techniques for bracing, recovery, and rescue in adverse conditions. the authors, both world-class kayakers, detail the handling techniques and paddle strokes for varying sea conditions. They also instruct you in hand signals (with a table of signs), calculated and intuitive navigation methods, and open sea survival. With spectacular action photographs that bring to life the authors' entertaining and instructive exploits, this unique book launches you on an exhilirating encounter with the extreme edge of seagoing adventure.
Paperback - 128 pages (June 1999)

Ottawa River Whitewater: A Paddler's Guide to Middle and Main Channels
by Jim Hargreaves
$13.95 US (ISBN: 1550463179)

Click for an extract from the introductory section of the new guide.