Paddles Up!

Paddles Up!

Author: Arlene Chan

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2009-05-25

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1554883954

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Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men's and women's teams, experts and enthusiasts, and sports health professionals across Canada. Contributing writers include Mike Haslam, executive president International Dragon Boat Federation; Matthew Smith, president Dragon Boat Canada; Kamini Jain, Vancouver; Albert MacDonald, Halifax; Jamie Hollins, Pickering; Matt Robert, Montreal; and Jim Farintosh, Toronto. Through legends, history, and traditions, to paddling tips and mental readiness, and from choosing gear to exceptional achievements, a battery of Canadian dragon-boat notables share their considerable knowledge in one authoritative volume.


Stand Up Paddling

Stand Up Paddling

Author: Rob Casey

Publisher: Skipstone

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1594853258

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Be sure to download the "Rivers" chapter for free so you can try the book before you buy! * Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing outdoor sport * The first comprehensive guidebook to how to SUP at all levels * SUP appeals to everyone, from fitness enthusiasts to paddlers looking for a new challenge Hawaiians were stand up paddle surfing (known as SUP) in the '50s and '60s, but the sport was first seen on the U.S. mainland in the early 2000s, when surfers Laird Hamilton and Rick Thomas brought it to California. Now you see SUP popping up everywhere——it's ranked as the fastest growing sport in the U.S. by the Outdoor Industry Association. Longtime stand up paddler and instructor Rob Casey has authored the first and only comprehensive guide to the sport. From choosing the right gear to stroke techniques (j-stroke, Tahitian, sculling brace) and fitness advice, Rob will have you stand up paddling in no time. Specific chapters focus on flat-water paddling, paddle surfing, and river paddling to show you exactly what you need to take your SUP skills and knowledge to a specific environment. Whether you want to learn about fitness or expedition planning in flat water, how to forecast waves and current for surfing, or how to use river eddies to your advantage -- it's all here in this easy-to-reference guidebook from a SUP expert. If you want to know more about Stand Up Paddling author Rob Casey be sure to check out his amazing photography, and for more frequent updates from our SUP paddling guru be sure to check out his blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, or even his YouTube page!


Paddle Maine’s Moose River Loop & Bow Trip

Paddle Maine’s Moose River Loop & Bow Trip

Author: Angela Quintal-Snowman

Publisher: Untamed Mainer LLC

Published: 2022-05-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Get insider information about paddling one of Maine’s most breathtaking water trails, the Moose River Loop (Moose Loop) & Bow Trip in Jackman! This 40-page book features everything you need to know before you go, including the most accurate and detailed map of the trip you will find anywhere! The book also includes things to know before you go, what to bring, detailed information about each section of the river, and full-color photos of images from the trip and reference photos so you know what to expect and look for! Features Trip overview including the number of miles for each trip, days to complete, information about the rapids, portages, hazards to look out for, fees, who to contact to get your vehicle from Holeb Landing to Attean Landing for the Bow Trip, and emergency contact numbers. Full-color maps that show: Access roads to parking areas The paddle route for both trips Portage trail routes Nearby hiking trails Campsites Day use sites Boat launches Hand carry launches Points of reference Rapids Waterfalls Natural springs Precise GPS coordinates and easy-to-understand driving directions to put-in parking areas and hard-to-find portage trailheads and turns in the river. Things to know before you go: What to bring (and what NOT to bring) Essential gear Clothing Food Personal Items How to pack your gear Camping information Detailed information about each section of the trip including: Distance Number of campsites Number of day-use sites Points of interest Directions Insider information Detailed full-color photos showing the incredible beauty of the area, portage trailheads, and reference points along the route, all with descriptions.


Imagine No More Lies

Imagine No More Lies

Author: Michael Aldrich

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-09-28

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1465361456

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE WORLD? Th e Pate family is brutally attacked and ripped apart by a Chicago crime syndicate. The survivors are split up only to be brought back together by fate and their shared passion for philately. Fast forward...computer genius and biochemical engineer, Ashton Jones secretly designs a special device which would dramatically change not only the criminal justice system but the entire human race. Preventing this new technology from falling into the hands of a powerful international criminal lawyer sparks a struggle between the forces of good and evil. The race for control of this special device sends the Pate family and Ashton Jones on a life and death chase which spans from coast to coast. At what point can family be trusted with the truth, and how many lies and deceit can one family endure? A decision has to be made, but will it be the right one? And, can you imagine a world with no more lies?


Keep Paddling

Keep Paddling

Author: Tommy Sewall

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-05-17

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0578193507

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Hop in the raft with Nick, Zach, Cody and Tommy as they head down the raging water of the Hudson River Gorge. Not only will you enjoy the exciting stories from the river, but you will be challenged to "stay in the raft" as you go through life. You'll read about the importance of the reading the Bible, participating in church, following a guide, and celebrating your victories, all while enjoying the action of the river.


Big Chief Island

Big Chief Island

Author: R. C. May

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2017-12-11

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1532034326

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It is 1980 and the United States has just beaten Russia, winning the Olympic gold medal in hockey. There is no question that people of the world have witnessed a miracle on the ice. Carl White Hawk and Henry White Rock are worlds apart. Although their names sound nearly identical, their lives could not be more different. Carl is a communications major at Slippery Rock University and an elite hockey player who wants more than anything to add an exclamation point to the end of his college career by winning his final competition, the National Club Hockey Championship. Henry, the grandson of the chief of the Rocnaya Nation in Northern Canada, must prove himself worthy of becoming a brave by winning the Nations most important competition. But as they prepare for the most important day in their lives, Carl and Henry have no idea that their two worlds are about to collide and create new destinies for both of them. Big Chief Island shares the tale of an elite hockey player and a First Nation warrior, as each struggles to understand their place in the world as forces beyond their control guide their paths.


Paddle-to-the-Sea

Paddle-to-the-Sea

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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1941

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780395150825

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A small canoe carved by an Indian boy makes a journey from Lake Superior all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.