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Guide books<br />
NEW ZEALAND WHITE WATER<br />
New Zealand White Water – Revised Edition<br />
The long awaited white water bible. This updated version has many<br />
of the best river runs throughout New Zealand, with descriptions<br />
of each run and its grade.<br />
Don’t leave home without it.<br />
UPPER NORTH ISLAND / SOUTH ISLAND<br />
Tick your trip off in one of these two books, as you work your way<br />
around the country.<br />
These excellent guides give you details on most of the trips available<br />
in the specified area, many of which you may not have thought of.<br />
A great accessory for the Yakity Yak Club trip. If you’ve not been<br />
there before, read about it and go with someone who has.<br />
Great books for planning and dreaming.<br />
SEAMANSHIP FOR KAYAKERS<br />
- Getting Started<br />
$34.99<br />
NI $34.99<br />
SI $29.99<br />
This is the first in a series of seamanship videos. It follows the<br />
progress of a group of beginner paddlers on their first kayak trip as<br />
well as a skilled but motley crew headed for a spot of trouble. The<br />
video outlines the skills & knowledge needed for safe kayaking on<br />
the sea. Boat-handling & recovery skills are covered with special<br />
emphasis on the importance of navigation, oceanography, weather<br />
& coastal-camping savvy, all of which will be subjects of later, indepth<br />
videos.<br />
Your host is John Dowd, author of Sea <strong>Kayak</strong>ing -- A Manual for<br />
Long-distance Touring and the founding editor of Sea <strong>Kayak</strong>er<br />
Magazine. This is an introductory video filled with information, shot<br />
in a viewer-friendly style and based loosely upon the leadership<br />
programme developed in British Columbia by seasoned instructors<br />
John Dawson & Dan Lewis.<br />
Length: 60 Minutes<br />
$49.90<br />
– Navigation<br />
This is the second video in the series hosted by John Dowd. It<br />
introduces the essence of practical navigation for kayakers.<br />
Emphasizing sound judgment, it includes kayak-specific piloting<br />
techniques, understanding charts, navigational equipment,<br />
basic compass work, navigating in reduced visibility, open water<br />
crossings, & compensation for wind, current & tides. Also covered:<br />
rules of the road, GPS use & misuse, & night navigation.<br />
It is based on programmes developed by John Dawson and Dan<br />
Lewis. <strong>Kayak</strong>-specific piloting techniques, understanding charts,<br />
navigational equipment basic compass work, crossings, reduced<br />
visibility, wind, current and tides, etc.<br />
John Dowd is the author of Sea <strong>Kayak</strong>ing -- A Manual for Longdistance<br />
Touring and the founding editor of<br />
Sea <strong>Kayak</strong>er Magazine.<br />
$49.90<br />
Length: 60 Minutes<br />
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