Frank Carlson Library

The rivers of Maryland and Washington, D.C. hold a wealth of splendor from Annapolis to Worcester County. Paddling Maryland and Washington, D.C. features fifty river trips for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers searching for the perfect paddle, whether it is a half-day or a full-day trip. History buffs will appreciate the sidebars detailing local information. Look inside to find: • Full-color photos • GPS coordinates • Detailed river descriptions •...

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater is the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon-home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run descriptions from local area paddlers who know these rivers and creeks better than anyone else, this is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime's-worth of paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Includes... Run...

Get Ready Now! 12 Immediate Actions To Take Before Your Next Rowing Season was written with one thought in mind - to help you reduce the hassles that so often occur during a rowing season. Many of those troubles can be easily prevented. Written by expert rowing coach Mike Davenport, Ed.D, Get Ready Now is written for anyone in rowing who wants to spend more time rowing and coaching, and less time fixing and repairing. Get Ready Now! - The Get Ready...

Revised Edition published 2014. Right now there are over 1.6 million people who love boating on the rivers, lakes and oceans around Australia. They must be onto something. So what's stopping you from getting in on this lifestyle? Buying a boat can be daunting and depending on whom you talk to, you will get all kinds of advice. Some of it's great but much of it can be lousy. At last there is one book that answers every question you could have about...

A generously photographed and illustrated handbook for beginners and seasoned paddlers, “Kayaking Made Easy” is brimming with advice, humor, and personal anecdotes about every aspect of flatwater and sea kayaking. Dennis Stuhaug, an encouraging and enthusiastic instructor, takes a step-by-step approach to introducing kayaking gear, strokes, maneuvers, and the complexities of long-distance navigation. This edition is completely updated with information...

Bungee boarding utilizes kinetic energy in a way that has not been fully explored by action-sports enthusiasts. The application of the science of centrifugal force as it translates to the connection between the board and the rider is an exciting new angle. The spinning technique of hanging on to the board while your feet are no longer attached is truly untapped, with new areas of tricks to be discovered in all areas of board sports.

This is Volume 1 of the eBook series, The Captain's Guide to Hurricane Holes, and covers The Bahamas region. The Captain's Guide to Hurricane Holes is a navigational aid designed for yacht and boat captains transiting the waters of The Bahamas and the Caribbean. If you are so unfortunate as to find your yacht or boat in the path of an oncoming hurricane, this book will provide advice on the safest locations to flee to as a last resort. Sitting out...

From the outdoor training experts. Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags. Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills.

The Essentials of Surfing is a textbook for surfing. You can't learn to surf by reading a book, but The Essentials of Surfing will give you the knowledge you need to be more confident about learning to surf, avoid conflicts with other surfers, and diminish your chances of becoming a productive member of society. The Essentials of Surfing has useful information for surfers of all levels, but it does not cover advanced topics, like pulling aerials,...

I first joined the fishing tackle industry as a fishing rod engineer for Shimano, this was later followed by the role of Product Manager for the fishing division. I have since moved on in my career; but as all fishermen know, you can never quite be really that far from what's true to your heart; hence my writing of this book. In short, the book introduces the various fishing categories, walks you through the process of how a blank is made, explains...