Dimensions
196 x 255 x 17mm
Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world's best paddling spots ? from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions allow you to dream of being there. It's perfect for planning your next paddling adventure, or alternatively allows you to indulge in some armchair paddling in places to which only the most adventurous will go. From a leisurely SUP in a breath-taking Swedish archipelago, where you can stay in the King of Sweden's bed (for free!), to an adrenaline-fuelled whitewater kayak down Chile's Inferno Canyon, this book has it all. This includes gentle lakes and rivers, crashing surf, dramatic coasts and the oceans beyond them. All types of paddle craft are included from canoes and kayaks to SUP boards and packraft. Every continent is covered, so expect to find places you've paddled alongside those you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information such as the experience required, how to get there and what else to do once you are there. Discover where you will paddle next ? in reality or in your imagination. AUTHORS: Eugene Buchanan is the former Editor-in-Chief of Paddler magazine, and has written about the outdoors for more than 30 years. He is an avid adventurer with several first descents to his credit. His passion for travelling, writing and paddling has taken him around the world, to more than 30 countries on six continents. Jason Smith was Managing Editor of Canoe & Kayak UK. A river running whitewater paddler at heart, he's paddled all over the world and represented Great Britain at the Freestyle World Championships. He has tried his hand at nearly every kind of canoeing and kayaking: his favourite pastimes are getting trashed in his playboat at the whitewater course in Nottingham, sea kayaking and open canoeing. James Weir is a canoeist, photographer and writer. He represented Great Britain in white water canoeing and was seeded in the top 10 white water canoeists in the World. When not on the river, James works as a freelance photojournalist for several international canoeing magazines. James' unique style, experience and competition success' make him one of the most prominent canoeists on the planet.
