She Explores

Author: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452167672
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

The Paddleboard Bible

Author: Dave Price
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472981464
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Stand-up paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the world - with only a little knowledge and practice, pretty much anyone can get up and get moving, and then there's no limit to where SUP can take you. This complete guide gives you everything you need to know to get started, and much more besides. All the basics are here, from fundamental equipment (a guide to boards, including bargain-priced inflatables, as well as paddles, clothing and simple safety gear) to essential techniques (getting on, getting moving and, just as importantly, landing and getting off). Along with challenges and games to play with your new paddleboarding buddies, the book explores places to go and things to see, from rivers and canals to coastlines and travel further afield. The book also explains all the important stuff you might need to understand about weather, tides, waves and currents. However, The Paddleboard Bible then goes much further. It will take you on paddleboard adventures, from night paddles (showing you the world from the water in a way you've probably never seen it before) to wildlife-spotting safaris and unique photography opportunities; it even reveals the benefits of fishing from a paddleboard. And it's not all gentle stuff – for adrenaline junkies there is SUP surfing, riding white water rapids and for the more competitive types, SUP racing. SUP is also great for fitness (you haven't done yoga until you've done SUP yoga) and there's a booming social side too. It's a fantastic way to meet new people, join groups, go to events and go on unique tours. However you want to get into stand-up paddleboarding, whether you're curious about trying it one afternoon, want to dive into it as a new hobby or really get involved in the scene and the lifestyle, then The Paddleboard Bible is the one-stop book that covers everything you need to know about the most accessible and inexpensive paddlesport.

Stand Up Paddling

Author: Rob Casey
Publisher: Skipstone
ISBN: 1594853258
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
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 everywhereâ€”â€”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!

Scottish SUP Guide

Author: Matt Gambles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
The Scottish SUP Guide is the ultimate Guide to Where to Paddle in Scotland. With detailed descriptions, photos, Google Co-ordinates and local information, its the ideal introduction to SUP in Scotland. This is the first ever Paddleboarding (SUP) guide and book about Scotland. Many years of local knowledge have gone into producing this guide, highlighting some of Scotland's best locations. It includes locations for Surfing, Touring and Whitewater and on Loch, Rivers and Coastline.Whether you are a beginner wanting to know where to go or an expert wanting to hit the best spots, this book is for you.

Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide

Author: Simon Bassett
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1912621150
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 181

Book Description
Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport worldwide. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable boards and the fact that you can just get on and go all add up to its appeal. But, as with everything, a little bit of knowledge and technique makes the experience so much more enjoyable! That is where this book – the first UK how-to book on paddleboarding – comes in. It provides a perfect introduction to the sport: how to paddleboard, what kit to use and where to go. The book guides you through launching, the correct stance, paddling in a straight line, the different types of turns and landing. It shows you how to choose your board and paddle, inflate and deflate an inflatable board, and talks about where to ride as well as weather, safety, maintenance and repair of your equipment. It covers the main types of paddleboarding: touring, racing, surfing and yoga / fitness. All aspects are heavily illustrated with colour photographs making it easy to understand and clear to follow.

How to Increase Your Stand Up Paddling Performance

Author: Suzie Cooney
Publisher: Suzie Trains Maui
ISBN: 9781495175572
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
This incredibly valuable book on stand up paddling performance is the next best thing to having Suzie there next to you on the water and on land, training and coaching you. You might not be able to get to Maui, but Suzie Trains Maui can now come to you! Take advantage of these jewels NOW before your next race. Immediately you'll discover how to: - dominate with more paddle power - become faster off the start - build more body and water confidence - increase your mental game - choose the right fuel for training and race day - develop your very own SUP program - improve your balance - download a FREE SUP Training Log There are hundreds of step-by-step photographs showing exactly how to increase your SUP performance. Improving your cardio capacity and endurance, learning how to develop better balance and faster reaction times for changing conditions, breaking waves or tight buoy turns; are just some of the many ways she will help you increase your paddle board performance. The book you've been waiting for from Maui's elite SUP ocean trainer, athlete and globally known ambassador of the sport, Suzie Cooney, is finally here.

How to Sup with Your Pup

Author: Maria Christina Schultz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615787718
Category : Dog sports
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Learning how to stand up paddle with your dog can be a rewarding experience for both of you, if it's done with care. (This book) will guide you through simple training and is designed to make the learning process smooth and safe for human and pup. It includes everything you and your dog need to SUP-from types of gear to a full training plan.

Paddling Southern Maine

Author: Sandy Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680510737
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in North America. And across the Greater Portland Southern Maine region, paddlers can find plenty of protected, flat water to play in, whether canoeing, kayaking, floating, or coasting along on an SUP. Paddling Southern Maine includes maps, photographs and suggested routes, with a strong focus on safe and responsible paddling and environmental awareness. There is an "At a Glance" chart to help you find just the outing you're looking for, and none of the trips require shuttling or portaging. The authors note the skill level and endurance needed for each trip, and there are fun outings for novices and strong, experienced paddlers, alike.

Islandeering

Author: Lisa Drewe
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
ISBN: 9781910636176
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Walk, scramble, cycle, wade or even swim around the outer edge of our wildest islands. Islandeering provides all the information you need to circumnavigate 50 amazing hidden islands off the shores of England, Scotland & Wales. From Essex, Somerset and Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland and the Hebrides; follow wild foreshores and remote coast paths. Complete each journey to discover a magical archipelago world. 50 islands to bag, with routes from easy to difficult and detailed directions with GPX downloads. Beautiful photography and maps. Hidden islands for the best wildlife, local food, swimming, wild camping, secret beaches, coasteering, legends and foraging. Engaging writing charting historical, geographical and wildlife highlights. Tips for coasteering, scrambling, camping, wild swimming and kayaking.

Natural Surf Technique

Author: Frank Caronna
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692253847
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
I wrote this book with the confidence of 25 years teaching and coaching surfing and feel I have established a technique that will help beginner to intermediate surfers learn and reach their potential faster while staying safe and respectful to other surfers and the ocean. I have used my techniques to help surfers of all levels while keeping in mind the different body types people have and hope you enjoy the techniques and teachings the book provides. You can view the slide up technique and a few other things I teach in the book on YouTube under Natural Surf Technique to better help you understand and connect the techniques better. Enjoy and better safer surfing, Frank Caronna(Author owner and surf coach for Natural Surf Technique)