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You love to paddle. And you love to eat. So why are you still slurping soggy ramen out of a grubby coffee cup, when you could be reveling in a luxurious camp meal? "The Paddling Chef" was written for people who paddle, but who no longer want to be penalised for their love of the outdoors by lifeless meals. Paddler Dian Weimer shows hungry readers how to pack, carry and cook outdoor meals that help make water borne trips memorable - for all the right reasons. In "The Paddling Chef", you'll find well over 100 tried-and-true recipes for your favorite ingredients, as well as valuable planning and packing strategies. International in flavour, this cookbook contains tasty snippets from Indian, Chinese and Japanese foods, and section on wild foods.

Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. You’ll learn to • Choose the right equipment • What to understand before you hit the water • Essential strokes and techniques • How to get the most out of your kayak • How to stay safe on the water • Dressing for kayaking • Transporting a kayak • Caring for a kayak • Dealing with weather • Kayaking activities • Paddling with kids • Handling a capsize

"Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide" is the 10th of an award winning series of books and DVDs by world renowned kayak instructor, Ken Whiting. Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and exercise, spend time with your friends and family, or explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and experienced paddlers looking to broaden their horizons. In this work, you'll learn about: how to choose the right equipment; the essential strokes, manoeuvres, and paddling techniques; capsize recoveries; paddling on the sea and in surf zones; paddling on rivers, lakes and in moving current; how to get the most out of your kayak; how to stay safe on the water; and, paddler's first aid. This work contains 192 pages and over 200 full colour photographs.