Pilates For Kayaking

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The McGuffins share their obvious joy of kayaking and create within the reader a desire to experience the same. (Kim Good Parry Sound Beacon Star 20080618)Joanie and Gary McGuffin have provided an invaluable resource to beginners and experienced kayakers alike. (Kim Good The Muskokan Sun 200809)An excellent resource…. You’d be hard pressed to think of a kayak-related topic that isn’t covered in this book. (Ryan Murdock Outpost 20080731)”When you pick up a paddle and step (more…)

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“From beginner to advanced paddlers, this book is a ‘must have’ for any kayaker’s library. It has become one of my best teaching tools.” — Martin H. Wiser, Kayaking Instructor at Utah State”Many have helped advance the sport of whitewater paddling, but with Whitewater Paddling: The Ultimate Guide, Ken Whiting again proves he is one who stands out among them.” — Scott MacGregor, Publisher, Rapid Magazine”The sheer joy and sharp technique in your books has everything to do (more…)

For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words–and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels. Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigati (more…)

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Thin-but-fit supermodels like Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow and actresses like Ally McBeal’s Courtney Thorne-Smith and Liv Tyler swear by Pilates workouts to keep their figures toned and flexible. The Pilates Body is the latest in a string of books dedicated to this fitness program, which is now soaring in popularity nearly 100 years after it was first developed by Joseph Pilates in Germany in the early 1900s. While today’s Pilates studios take advant (more…)

Don’t get caught without a paddle… Filled with nearly 100 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide-written by the foremost paddlesports experts-gives the aspiring canoe or kayak adventurer everything he or she needs to know before taking the plunge. Inside, discover how to choose between buying a canoe or a kayak, understand paddling techniques and strokes, and find out how to plan a trip and choose an outfitter or guide.

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Hi, I recently received my copy of The Ultimate Guide to Sea kayaking down in Australia & even though I’m new to the sport I had to let you know how impressed I am with the quality of this DVD. The production, lessons & tips, scenery & overall good feel of the whole film just makes you want to go kayaking. The cast & crew obviously love their sport & their enthusiasm is infectious. We’re coming into summer now & I’m looking forward to putting into practice some of the skil (more…)