This Month's Books

June-July 2000

This is an article from WaveLength Magazine, available in print in North America and globally on the web.

Sea Kayaking by Shelley Johnson,

Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guide,1998. Paperback. ISBN: 0-07-032955-9, pp. 158 Format suitable to woman's interests and learning styles. Discusses kayaking with kids, during pregnancy, overcoming fears, couples' kayaking, women's only courses, how to carry and control your boat, stretching exercises, strokes, gear, etc. Demystifies navigation and weather forecasting, guides you step-by-step through boat repairs. Details all the necessary safety gear. Chock full of tips, a common sense approach to kayaking.

Recipes for Wild Women: Canoe Trippers' Cookbook and Guide by Bushgirl Press,

2000. ISBN #0-9686615-0-5, $14.95Cdn/$12US includes shipping. www.wildwomenexp.com/cookbook.html Contains cooking secrets gathered by the guides of Canada's Wild Women Expeditions over 10 canoe tripping seasons. Learn how to pack for a trip, dry foods in advance, and bake in the wild. A playful and informative guide with stories from trips and tempting gourmet campfire meals accommodating vegetarians, vegans, and those with food allergies. 1-888-WWE-1222 or 705-866-1260. WWE, Box 145, Station B, Sudbury, On, P3E 4N5. Canada

Deep Water Passage : A Spiritual Journey at Midlife by Ann Linnea

1993. Paperback. ISBN 0-671-00282-1, pp. 227, $16 Cdn/ $12US. A moving narrative of one woman's quest for meaning by kayaking around Lake Superior. An introspective tale of courage, stamina, and adventure.
Web: http://www.peerspirit.com/

Adventuring around Vancouver Island: Beach combing to Bungy Jumping by Sue Lebrecht & Susan Noppe

1997. Paperback. ISBN 1-55054-551-5, pp. 234, $18.95. For the outdoors person searching for fun on Vancouver Island, here are many ideas and how to implement them-with suggested gear, destinations, resources (stores and books). Includes sea and white water kayaking, as well as canoeing and boat cruises.

Island Paddling: A Paddler's Guide to the Gulf Islands & Barkley Sound by Mary Ann Snowden

2nd edition, 1997. Paperback. ISBN 1-55143-065-7, pp. 216, $16.95 Cdn/$14.95 US Excellent guide, with b/w photos, good maps, info on launch sites, history of islands and aboriginal peoples, wildlife, fishing, and hazards.

Day Trips With Kids: Great Outdoor Activities Around Vancouver by Jack Christie

Paperback. ISBN 1-55054-560-4, pp. 212, $17.95. Complete with maps, describes easy to reach destinations, with activities that will interest kids.

Vancouver Island Shores: Seashore exploring for the novice by Lynda A. Colbeck

1998. Paperback. ISBN 0-9682002-0-6, pp. 199. Suitable for those new to the coast or with small children who ask a lot of questions. Full of marine life diagrams, scientific and common names, characteristics and where to find them, to help you identify the things you see as you walk or paddle the shorelines.

How To Rent A Public Cabin in South-central Alaska by Andromeda Romano-Lax

1999. ISBN 0-89997-227-6, pp. 282, $15.95. Lists and reviews dozens of cabins and their surroundings: detailed access, availability, facilities, capacity, cost, as well as contact information. Complete with maps and photos.

Reading Weather: Where Will You Be When the Storm Hits? A Falcon Guide by Jim Woodmencey

1998. Paperback. ISBN 1-56044-662-5, pp. 148, $9.95 Cdn/$6.95 US. Pocket size guide will help dispel the myths about predicting weather. A way to understand forecasts and make your own, so you can decide when to launch and when to stay ashore. Contact Tamassee: 888 770-5463

Marine Weather Field Guide (0-89886-666-9) and Guide to Mountain Weather (0-89886-667-7)

2000, $7.95 US ea. Laminated, double-sided, 6-panelled card showing how to read cloud formations, wind action, pressure changes, weather advisories and warnings, and what safety precautions to take in case of thunderstorms and hurricanes. Handy format. Good information.