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With this book in hand, boaters can cruise down the Jersey Shore––from New York Harbor to Delaware Bay––in the good company of Captain Donald Launer.

Captain Launer brings many years of experience as a skipper of small boats to this engaging nautical and historical guide to New Jersey’s tidal waters. Cruise with him from the New Jersey/New York state line near the mouth of the Hudson River, past Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook, and into the Manasquan Inlet. From there, he gives you a choice of voyages: the inside route through the Intracoastal Waterway to Toms River, Barnegat Bay, Atlantic City, and Cape May, or taking the offshore passage. Then you explore the Delaware Bay and its tributaries and cruise up the Delaware River to Trenton.

This revised edition contains updated information about onshore facilities, marinas, restaurants, stores, sites of interest, docking fees, bridge heights, maritime service stations, weather, navigation, and safety, as well as post–September 11 regulations in the waters around New York City.The book also includes a wealth of photographs and sea charts. ... Read more

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An enjoyable appetizer to a Jersey cruise
Captain Launer is an articulate, informative, and entertaining guide. His information is current and detailed. I have enjoyed reading this book straight through from the Introduction. I look forward to extending my nextBaltimore-to-Cape May cruise up the ICW to Atlantic City with Captain Launer's guide at hand.

well presented; accurate; organized;useful
Captain Donald Launer is one of the more knowlegeable sailors along the New Jersey shore. He lives there and is devoted to marine arts and sciences as they effect boaters.

His book is scrupulously accurate, unusuallyreadable, and more than interesting for sailor, motorboater or just aninterested reader.

Although the book is sequential in form, in thatit presents a travalogue from New Jersey's dramatic Palisades to ratherscruffy Trenton Falls, it is equally useful as a reference book; theorganiztion is outstanding.

Captain Launer has also kindly provideda fairly complete reference section.

This is a "must book"for any skipper who wishes to cruise New Jersey Waters. A great gift forany Garden State boater.

Get off the beaten track - read this book!
"A Cruising Guide to New Jersey Waters" is a delightful sail up all the little tidal rivers, through the marshes, backbays & canals - a waterway tour around peninsula New Jersey. I went to several of thelovelier locations described in this book by car. If you want to really gooff the beaten track, forget the popular tourist guides & check outbooks like this one. ... Read more

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This new edition of AMC's popular Quiet Water New Jersey is completely updated, featuring more than 50 quiet water tours of the state's most stunning paddling destinations.
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I shoulda just bought a map
A more appropriate title should have been Still Waters...... as the author only deals with lakes and ponds, and not that many of them. More than just for the beginners this book is for the completely dumb that can't read a map.

Don't leave home without it!
I bought Kathy Kenley's book as a novice paddler who needed guidance to explore the lakes of southern New Jersey.It has been everything I hoped it would be.The descriptions are right on, and the directions to access points are perfect.While I cannot personally speak for the accuracy of information north of Burlington County, I have personally used it for information on about half the listed lakes in the south, and have yet to be misdirected in any way.I expect it is equally valid and valuable up north.This is a "must have" for anyone wishing to enjoy the pleasures of canoing or kayaking on lakes and bays in the Garden State.

Comprehensive NJ Flatwater Guide
Although the descriptions of the listings are somewhat short and the b&w photographs for each site don't do them justice, this is a fairly comprehensive listing of NJ flatwater sites.The guide also includes some nice smaller lakes.

The guidebook is great in providing paddlers with all they need to get to each site and see for themselves the beauty that NJ offers to those who kayak and canoe.

Grab this book and your paddle and get on the water!

Comprehensive and helpful
The authors of this book must be paddlers because they have included information paddlers really need, (access points, boat traffic, changing conditions, etc...).

I want to explore these waters this summer and feel that this guide is extensive enough for me to know what to do, how to pack and what to watch for when I go.

This resource guide makes trips to these lakes easier for paddlers ,like me, that do not live in the immediate area of these waters.
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Describes the aquatic events of the Olympic Games and previews the athletic competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. ... Read more

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Be prepared for water emergencies! If you are responsiblefor the welfare of those who spend time in or around the water—asan aquatic manager, scuba diving instructor, or emergency rescueworker—or if you’re a water sport enthusiast yourself, then youneed to know how to prevent and manage aquatic accidents. Thispotentially lifesaving guide shows you how.

The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effective rescue and first aid procedures—techniques proven to save lives—for all water-related injuries.

The book also provides specific steps that you can take to prevent accidents, and it gives you the tools you need to promote safety on the water, including tips for people who have children with them in aquatic settings. Whether you are simply an avid boater or swimmer or a member of a water rescue team, this book will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to prevent water-related injuries and save lives. ... Read more

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Since the start of the 20th century, Detroit has been the hub of the motorized world. It was only natural that the powerful motors built in DetroitÂ’s huge factories eventually found their way into high-speed boats and that organized racing soon followed. Starting in 1916, Detroit became the center of powerboat racing. Names like Gar Wood, Chris Smith, and Horace Dodge dominated the sports pages of the 1920s and 1930s. Following World War II, racing in Detroit entered its golden era. Led by local businessmen like Jack Schafer, Joe Schoenith, and George Simon, hydroplane racing captured the heart of the community in a way that has never been equaled. ... Read more

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Kite surfing is as intense a sport as thrill seekers could hope for.Adrenaline pumping, heart in the throat stuff.Like earlier extreme sports volumes on skateboarding and surfing, this book gets right into the action; rub shoulders with kite surfers, learn how they live, what they drink, how they talk, what kind of music they listen to, and other pastimes they enjoy. ... Read more

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Kitesufing, para ver.
Este nao e um livro de instrucao. Em impressao de excelente qualidade, apresenta fotos com qualidade fotografica. Alem das bonitas paisagens, mostra tambem as modalidades do esporte e a vida profissional de alguns dos icones do kite frances. ... Read more

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A beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide on the planning, preparation, and training for cold water diving. More than 100 full-color photos illustrating in detail the techniques and procedures for safe and comfortable cold water diving. Special sections on safety tips, dry suits, and diving equipment, including items for thermal protection, cylinder valves, and regulators. The author, past president of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences, is an ice diver with more than 15 years of cold water diving experience. ... Read more

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Great reference book
When I found out that my PADI Ice Diving Specialty Course did not provide
any reference material, I decided to search the web for a book on ice
diving. After an exhausted search, I came across this book and bought it.
Being well informed before taking a course gives you a definite edge and the confidence to be able to ask intelligent questions about the material being taught. This book gives you that edge as well as the desirable knowledge every diver wants when he or she begins a new diving activity. The book is filled with great color photos and illustrations, and is packed with first-rate information. Anyone taking an Ice Diving Course should read this book. For the price, it's worth the money. Plus, it's nice to have a good reference book to refer to at a later date.

Very good info in this book
Bought this book as an additional source of info prior to doing my PADI Ice Diving Course.I've found instructors teach what they know which isn't always what is safest so I wanted to make sure when I made decisions they were informed ones.This book helped me ask some questions regarding my own safety I would never have thought about had I not read it.Anyone considering taking an Ice Diving course should buy this book and read it prior to taking the course.Remember singnals are different depending who your instructor is but as long as everyone is using the same ones it's OK.This book is definately worth the money.

Great Book!
I am taking the YMCA ice diving course now and although the YMCA has it's own text, I decided to read this book for some additional insight. I'm glad I did. This book is packed with color photos of ice diving activities and was very easy to read. This text made a great addition to my course's text. A MUST read. ... Read more

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"The best White Water Guide books ever." ... Read more

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A Good Guide for Europe
Although there are other guides in different languages and several online resources, this guide provides English-speaking whitewater paddlers with the critical information they need to find the classics of the North Alps region.

The book features 60 classic runs for kayakers and rafters in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Northeast Italy. These are separated by region as the Upper Rhine Valley, Engadine, Landeck, Lech Valley, Haiming, Upper Bavaria, Kitzbuehel Alps, and Val di Sole. In addition to the main river descriptions, Knowles and Bandtock include brief descriptions of "lesser classics" and "other runs" which round out the paddling possibilities for those spending more time in a particular region.

The river descriptions provide a good overall summary of the character of each run, but the book is more than that and serves as a travel guide to whitewater paddlers with notes on each country and region targeted towards those planning a whitewater vacation. There are suggested itineraries as well as stories and historical background that round out the guide and make it much more than just a collection of river descriptions. ... Read more

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The most up-to-date edition of Greg French's popular guide to the trout waters of Tasmania. Packed with plenty of fishing information, maps and full colour photographs of this amazing state. ... Read more

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Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to save him and the gull from a raging storm. ... Read more

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Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man
Robert McCloskey's Caldecott Medal winner is a classic.I read Burt Dow to our children and extended daycare family a countless number of times.The pictures and onomatopoeic language brings this action-packed, humorous narrative to life.Our son, a brand new father, smiled when he received this copy for Father's Day.I highly recommend this memory making adventure.If you have any doubts, check out Burt Dow at your local library before purchasing.

Burt Dow, McCloskey Masterpiece
When Robert McCloskey took pen in hand to write Burt Dow he was at the top of his game and a gifted student of art and literature. His story of a Maine fisherman who goes out to sea in a leaky boat with an old one lung engine and catches a whale is the start. He puts a bandaid on the whales tail just before an oncoming storm at sea causes him to take refuge inside the grateful whale. Does that remind you of anything? Jonah? Androcles? Ahab? the African Queen? The story that delights children does appear to be a parody of the literature of the 40's and 50's when many rewritings of classic stories appeared. But that is not all. Oh No! That is not all. Take a look at the pictures in McCloskey's most colorful picture book. Who do you see? Winslow Homer? Jackson Pollock? Edward Hopped? Franz Marc? Writing as a children's librarian, I can think of few children's books with more intellectual adult entertainment.

Good to Learn Boat Terms
It's not a simple picture book wih short sentences, this one's longer than most picture books. It's nice to learn boating terms. It's an interesting book but not cute. (Maybe it's more of a book for little boys who like adventure.)

If you like cute, there's Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens

a winner - loved it thirty years ago, love it still!
when i was a kid my grandparents lived next door to robert mccloskey, and he gave me a copy of this book.i fell in love with this book then, and still love it.it's light-hearted, creative, tension-building - and like all of his books, wonderfully illustrated.

mccloskey takes us to a time and place that mixes america from the 40s or 50s with the fanciful land of his imagination - a great combo!

burt dow is an gentle old sea salt, and his seagull, the whales, and his adventure spun magic in my memory!

i hope all kids get a chance to read this story!

I knew Burt Dow!
This is awonderful book, all of the kids I know love it (and I have gifted it to many).

When I was a little boy I lived on Deer Isle, Maine and I met Burt Dow who was a real person and he did have a old boat in his front yard filled with flowers. It brings back many memories.I think any child of the right age will like this book. ... Read more

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In this wise and thrilling book, Criag Lambert turns rowing--personal discipline, modern Olympic sport, grand collegiate tradition--into a metaphor for a vigorous and satisfying life.Amazon.com Review
Some sports--the solitary ones, in particular--are simply moreprone to mysticism and mystery than others. Golf,certainly. Long-distance running, of course. Fishing. Climbing. Eachhas a literature that confronts the essence of its lonely pursuit andexplores the way the solitude and self-discipline these sports demandgrow the spirit and fill the competitor. Lambert's graceful reflectionon rowing is a lovely addition to the genre, part memoir, partnarrative, part celebration of a relatively arcane endeavor, andutterly provocative. The superficial journey here is over water; thereal one is internal. "Like Einstein," he writes, "we wish to knowGod's thoughts. We shall attempt to pry them loose with an oar. Theraw elements of the sport are our teacher: the wind and the water, theboat and its oars, our own bodies and minds." Given those elements,it's no surprise that the education is a profound one. The surprise ishow accessible and appealing it turns out to be. --JeffSilverman ... Read more

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What does Carlos Casteneda have to do with Rowing?
Lambert is well informed about the people and places of the New England rowing scene through the 60's 70's and 80's. These were the years that Harvard's Coach Harry Parker transformed the sport, producing teams of highly consistent, superb performance. CRASH-B, the ergonometer competition was started during these years. And the Craftsbury Common Sculling Center trained thousands of people, who otherwise would not have rowed. There is much here about learning and practicing the sport as an adult. Where the book wanders from its purpose is in the attempt at mysticism. We are treated to quips about zen buddhism, tai chi, and the conclusion references the central metaphor from Carlos Casteneda's fictional shaman "Don Juan".These are presented as if they were received wisdom.

There is unquestionably something elegant and poetic about the sport, captured since the 19th century in the paintings of Thomas Eakins and observed by most anyone who has watched crews, doubles and single sculls emerging from the morning mists of the Charles River. To dress this up with vague references to eastern religion, and the alleged words of an imaginary Yahqui shaman undermines Lamberts serious purpose. This said, the book offers direct observation of many of the critical years of the recent development of the sport in New England, and is worth reading if only for that reason. It is a sport with much quiet beauty and few have written, not just about the method of rowing, but the context of the community of rowers.The silent company of these people is one of the principle reasons to row. And this Lambert captures nicely.

A sculler and a scholar and so much more
Every so often I find a book that actually opens my eyes.Craig Lambert's "Mind Over Water" is one of those books.When I was first given it, I wondered what a memoir about rowing would have to say to me when the closest I'd ever gotten to rowing was riding in a glass-bottomed boat one summer in childhood.Within the first three pages, I understood.And I was hooked.It's hard to call a meditative memoir a page-turner, but this one is.I hated putting the book down, so hungry was I for Lambert's next graceful thought, his next provocative insight, his next flash of wicked humor.Yes, this little gem of a book is about the fascinating world of rowing and rowers, it's about feats -- both large and small -- of heroic and brilliant athleticism; but it's really about so much more.It's about the stuff that makes us alive.

A guide to life.
This is a beautiful piece of work that brings life down to earth (water).
And in this life, everyone wins. Everytime.

LAME!
Over the top and over writen! I couldn't read more than half of it. I'll never get those hours back!
I know I never want him in my boat, if he talks the way he writes!

not for athlete
This will be a short review. To use an example visit the sample extract that is offered on this web site. The author mentions a double head. He builds it up as something mythic and impossible. This is a joke. Six miles is nothing. Just nothing. Its a warm up for some. Sports writing is not easy but effort should be made to represent the true hardships of a sport, because if you fake it you also fake the joy that can be derived from the sport. Rowing is tough and you learn a lot about yourself from it but limiting it to oh its really cold in the morning and the hagiographies of US olympians is boring and misguided.I suggest Lambert visit a few more boat clubs. ... Read more

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It's an exciting time in Fairyland.Everyone is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics!But Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies' magic objects.Now they're threatening to take over the whole competition!

The goblins are making a splash at the town pool with Samantha the Swimming Fairy's magic goggles.It's time for Rachel and Kirsty to dive into another adventure!

Find the enchanted object in each book, and help keep the Fairyland Olympics magical!

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Loved by elementary and preschool too
My 2nd grader started reading these books, and got her 3-year-old sister hooked on them, too. We read them together and they both love this series. The books follow a familiar formula in which Jack Frost steals some magical fairy item and Rachel and Kirsty must help the fairies save the day. They are light reading but always entertaining. We read them over and over.

Good for sensitive kids
Elementary-school-aged girls love these books.My girls start reading them as soon as they're unwrapped!Not exactly literary masterpieces, but kids find them interesting and funny.The stories are always light - good for sensitive children who aren't yet ready for (and might tend to avoid reading) books that are scary or upsetting.
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a must for an oregon canoeist
i've lived in central oregon for 25 years and this book exposed me to hundreds of great canoeing lakes i did not even know existed... ... Read more

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This pathbreaking look at aqua aerobics, deep-water running, and swimming for all fitness enthusiasts includes information on equipment, technique, workouts, and rehabilitation, plus guidelines on heart rate monitoring, nutrition, and flexibility, and strength. 50 line drawings.Amazon.com Review
There's a lot of mythology surrounding swimming and waterexercises: that water work is only for senior citizens, arthritissufferers and rehabbing professional athletes; that it's not anefficient way to build cardiovascular endurance or burn fat; that it'sinferior to land-based exercise programs like running and weighttraining. Water Workouts not only attacks those myths, it showshow to use a swimming pool and a few pieces of equipment to improveeverything: strength, endurance, flexibility, muscularity. If youdon't mind getting wet, this is one of the best workout manuals you'llfind. ... Read more

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Informative
I got some good ideas on how to increase muscle strength in the water.Excellent service.

The first book on water exercise that truly makes sense.
A well-written first person summary from two authors who are authorities in water exercise, one a swimming coach and triathlete, the other a Harvard sports medicine surgeon.A concise description of what is medically and scientifically sound for water exercise, yet dispersed with real-life exercises and experiences.There are many mentions of their experiences in the water with famous athletes and details of what works for them.There is a very informative guide at the end which explains their philosophy on nutrition, aerobic exercise and flexibility.It is an inspirational reading on a topic which needs more authority.I want to read the next book they write together!It is easy and informative reading, and a must for both the serious athlete and the athlete looking for a tough workout in a forgiving environment. ... Read more

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Good basic water ski book
This is a good basic water ski book.The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that some of the information is dated(But not much).I run a camp water ski program and this is a great book for the price! ... Read more

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In this newly revised hardcover edition of The History of Surfing, world champion surfer Nat Young explores the history, stories, and inside expertise gathered in his years of deep involvement with the sport of surfing. The History of Surfing covers the full gamut, including surfing history, professionalism, surfboard evolution, professional surfers, the Hawaiian Islands, kneeboards, wave skills, kitesurfers, and the future of surfing. Also included are discussions with some of the sports greats-Duke Kahanamoku, Kelly Slater, and Lisa Anderson-as well as exclusive rare color photos covering surfing's exciting past and present, bringing to life one of the most exciting and stunningly beautiful sports in the world.
Author Bio: Nat Young is recognized as one of the great surfers in the history of the sport, having won the world championship in 1966. At that time his new power-oriented surfing style was based on surfing a shorter board than was traditionally used. He is credited with starting the style which was the basis for contemporary surfing. He was born in 1947, and grew up in Collaroy on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, where he lives with his family.
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A lively survey any library will relish
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF SURFING: FROM WATER TO SNOW offers a fine survey of surfing and surfing history, offering a survey of surfing's attractions and famous names from Hawaii to California and covering ancient Hawaiians to modern times. Color photos and vintage photos abound in a guide covering the evolution from surfing to snowboarding and more, blending stories with history for a lively survey any library will relish.

To those who wonder how it all started
I haven't had the pleasure to meet Mr. Young yet, but he sure knows a whole lot about the history of surfing, being part of it as well as probably a skilled researcher.
The Complete History of Surfing brings highlights and details regarding the evolution of the sport, insights about top athletes and some key characters profiles, which have helped me quite a lot better understand surfing, not only as a sport but moreover as a way of life. ... Read more

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AUSTSWIM has gained an outstanding national and international reputation for the training of quality teachers of swimming and water safety. Government, the aquatic industry and the community recognise AUSTSWIM awards as the industry standard for teachers of swimming and water safety. The high-quality courses from AUSTSWIM have been enhanced by manuals and associated learning materials which cater for the teacher-training needs of a rapidly expanding and vibrant aquatic industry. This manual represents the next step in AUSTSWIM's commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes and as such represents a significant step forward in providing an enhanced experience for students.

The improved four colour design and presentation will further assist course candidates to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills to become competent teachers in aquatic education. The topics deemed necessary for learning all aspects of teaching swimming and water safety are covered by this manual. While these skills are being developed, every opportunity is taken to impart water safety knowledge, to reduce the likelihood of aquatic incidents, including drownings.

This manual plays a pivotal role in facilitating the delivery of quality swimming and water safety programs throughout Australia.

AUSTSWIM has gained an outstanding national and international reputation for the training of quality teachers of swimming and water safety. Government, the aquatic industry and the community recognise AUSTSWIM awards as the industry standard for teachers of swimming and water safety. The high-quality courses from AUSTSWIM have been enhanced by manuals and associated learning materials which cater for the teacher-training needs of a rapidly expanding and vibrant aquatic industry. This manual represents the next step in AUSTSWIM's commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes and as such represents a significant step forward in providing an enhanced experience for students.

The improved four colour design and presentation will further assist course candidates to acquire the appropriate knowledge and skills to become competent teachers in aquatic education. The topics deemed necessary for learning all aspects of teaching swimming and water safety are covered by this manual. While these skills are being developed, every opportunity is taken to impart water safety knowledge, to reduce the likelihood of aquatic incidents, including drownings.

This manual plays a pivotal role in facilitating the delivery of quality swimming and water safety programs throughout Australia. ... Read more

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A handy, waterproof guide to the skills you need to get afloat safely and enjoyably. Covering navigation, first aid, provisioning, manouvering and hundreds of other essential aspects of boating this is the ideal book to keep aboard and to hand whenever you are on the water.

The Boating Handbook is the ideal reference for people getting on the water in yachts, dinghies, motorboats or powerboats, covering as it does techniques and ideas common to everyone afloat. Fully illustrated, it highlights aspects to consider when afloat with children or the inexperienced, and introduces the fundamentals of launching, recovering and moving a boat at slow speed in confined areas. Navigation is covered at a level to give confidence to those starting out as well as providing an essential reminder to those with more experience. Essential advice for looking after your vessel and equipping it as well as provisioning and clothing are all given, as well as what to do in distress situations.

Contents:

·         Introduction

·         The Basics

·         The Boat

·         Equipping your Boat

·         Basic Navigation

·         Cooking and Provisions

·         Activities and Skills

·         Pitfalls and Problems

·         References and Resources

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Extreme Rafting provides all of the necessary practicalities for anyone interested in rafting and offers detailed guides to the extraordinary natural settings that can be reached by this "extreme" mode of transportation.It also includes sections on canoeing, kayaking, and other popular water sports. ... Read more