Book description
A stunningly illustrated book detailing the world′s most
breathtaking on-water adventures
Whether it′s paddling down mountain chasms or exploring rugged
coastlines, navigating a canoe or kayak counts as one of life′s
indescribable joys. And in this memorable collection of 100
extraordinary on-water experiences, armchair adventurers and avid
water sport enthusiasts are given a taste of canoeing and kayaking in
every climate, condition, and geographical location. From the frozen
wastes of North America, the rivers and seas of Europe and Asia, to
the stunning waters of the Far East and Australasia, each paddle
stroke is brought to life.
With something for everyone-from the white water adrenalin junkie to
the extreme sea kayaker-Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures
offers true-life adventurers useful, detailed information telling you
exactly how, where, and when to attempt any on-water expedition yourself.
- The three co-authors are highly experienced paddlers from both
sides of the Atlantic. Eugene Buchanan is editor-in-chief of
Paddling Life, Jason Smith is editor of Canoe & Kayak UK while
James Weir is a prize-winning paddler and journalist who still leads
extreme paddling expeditions worldwide.
- Striking full-page photographs are matched with lively text that
bring 100 adventures to life
Offering a rare, inside look at living the life of adventure in every
climate and latitude, this spectacular album of memorable canoeing and
kayaking experiences is an ideal gift and a must for those who wish
they′d been there-and those who already have.
Eugene Buchanan is the Editor-in-Chief of Paddler
magazine. A member of New York's Explorers Club, Eugene is an avid
adventurer with several first descents to his credit. His passion for
traveling, writing, and paddling has taken him to more than 30
countries on six of the seven continents.
Jason Smith is editor of Canoe & Kayak UK, Britain's
bestselling paddle-sports magazine Jason is an active paddler and his
career includes a first descent of the Rio Cothuasi in Peru,
representing Great Britain at the World Freestyle Kayaking
Championships and challenging the huge rapids of some of the world's
biggest whitewater rivers.
James Weir explores and competes all over the world; coaching
white water canoeing and guiding rafts down Europe's most challenging
rivers. He has represented Great Britain in white water canoeing and
currently represents Switzerland. When not on the river James is busy
indulging his passion for photography and works as a freelance
journalist for several international canoeing magazines.
