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  Cape Adventure International   -   North West Highlands of Scotland
Provides outdoor activity holidays for adults, families, school groups and young people from across Europe and beyond. They're based in the remote North West Highlands of Scotland, a wild landscape that lends itself to adventure, discovery and exploration. If you want to take part in a specialist or multi-activity holiday that involves Walking, Sea Kayaking, Climbing, Abseiling, Land yachting, Orienteering, Surfing, Survival and more for a day, a weekend or a week then Cape Adventure is maybe what you are looking for ..........
  Mountain & Water   -   Wales-wide Adventure
Rugged sea cliffs and sandy bays; imposing hills and hidden waterfalls; gentle meanders and crashing white water. Whatever you want you will be able to find it in the rich and varied landscape of Wales and the Welsh Borderland. With bases near Crickhowell and Swansea, and surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountans and Gower Peninsula, they are well-placed to offer courses and activities throughout South and West Wales and the Borderlands.
  Black Spruce Tours   -   Canadian North
Providing adventure, sightseeing, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking,  walking,  trekking,  hiking,  small group motor tours,  snowmobiling / skidoo, safari and eco tours to Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada
  Condor Journeys and Adventures   -   Latin America
The unspoiled, virgin slopes of the Andes offer you whitewater experiences amidst beautiful tropical vistas, fauna and flora. Whitewater adventures are a new way to discover the beauty of the country. Throughout the year, you can raft in mild rivers or rivers with difficult whitewater. Their on-line catalogue offers you the possibility to build yourself the journey you have always dreamed of by choosing your destination as well as the outdoor and cultural activities you want to practice.
  Northern Lights Expeditions  -  Kayaking   -   British Columbia in Canada
Northern Lights offers three-to-seven day camping-based kayaking trips, week-long, four-star wilderness lodge-based kayaking, and "Mothership" live-aboard sea kayak tours on their beautiful yacht, the "Spirit Bear." Whale watching and bear watching are also offered.
Their kayaking tours are designed with comfort and safety foremost and for those of all abilities and experience levels; we especially focus on those with no previous sea kayaking experience.

Guide Kayaking / Related Books

Canoe and Kayak Handbook: Handbook of the British Canoe Union 
British Canoe Union
Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners, this book is an invaluable source of information for both novice and expert alike. For the newcomer it will provide a firm foundation in their chosen aspect of the sport. The coach or experienced paddler will find it invaluable as: 1. An update to current theory and practice. 2. An introduction to new aspects of the sport. 3. A pointer to other sources of information such as relevant books and websites.
Paperback 352 pages (March 2002);  Publisher: Pesda Press;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0953195651
Paddle Your Own Canoe  -   Gary McGuffin, Joanie McGuffin
This is the most comprehensive book on canoeing techniques ever published! Illustrated with 600 full-colour photographs, the wide-ranging text is designed for both beginner and seasoned canoeists. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness & balance. The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, safety and rescue techniques - even how to tie a canoe on your vehicle.
Paperback 208 pages (February 2003);  Publisher: Boston Mills Press;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1550463772
The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Course for the Open-water Paddler 
David Seidman
Expanded to include sections on seamanship, navigation, and fitness, this new edition of David Seidman's bestselling guide reaffirms its reputation as the best sea kayaking guide available. "What makes The Essential Sea Kayaker a standout is Seidman's perspective," wrote Canoe & Kayak magazine. "Empathy with the reader. What a concept!" The Essential Sea Kayaker is a top-to-bottom introduction to all the sport has to offer novice and mid-level kayakers, with information on everything from gear, transportation, paddling techniques, group and solo paddling, and safety to the finer points of Eskimo rolling, rescue protocol, and resources to turn to as skills and horizons broaden. A new preface will answer the 10 most frequently asked questions about sea kayaking. "Does a good job demystifying our sport." Sea Kayaker "Filled with the details you need to make paddling safe and pleasurable." Wooden Boat "We needed a book of this quality." Atlantic Coast Kayaker
Paperback 160 pages (January 2001);  Publisher: Tab Books;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0071362371
Sea Kayak Navigation  -   Franco Ferrero
The black art demystified! A book that tells you only what you need to know and cuts out the confusing nonsense! Clear, concise and illustrated throughout with excellent diagrams and drawings.
Paperback 64 pages (February 1999);  Publisher: Pesda Press;  Language: English;  ISBN: 0953195619

Links 

  British Canoe Union
  Open Canoe Association of Great Britain 

  Canoe & Kayak Portal  
  Canoe, Kayak & Rafting Info

  Jammer Boat and Canoe   
  Brookbank Canoes  
  Edinburgh Kayak Club  
  Canoe-Camping Club
The Canoe-Camping Club for family canoeing, part of the Camping and Caravanning Club
  Tower Hamlets Canoe Club   -   near Tower Bridge, London
  Thameswey.co.uk 
A Swindon-based family-orientated canoe club offering a wide range of canoeing and kayaking activities. 
  Wokingham Canoe Club   
  Frome Canoe Club  
  Nottingham Kayak Club   
  Milton Keynes Canoe Club    
  Junior Kayakers
The UK Junior Kayakers Website   -   news, reviews, photos, profiles and more...
  Hastings and District Canoe Club 
  Canoes & Kayaks Direct 
  UK Junior Freestyle & White Water Kayaking 
  Eastwood and East Kilbride Canoe Club 


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