This Month's Books

The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook by Shelley Johnson

This book covers it all and covers it well. Courses, clothing, accessories, technique, navigation, weather, trip planning, maintenance & repair. Shelley Johnson has been paddling for years; she's done her research and presents the material in a practical and straightforward manner. Enjoyable reading, excellent illustrations, great information.

Ragged Mountain Press, 2002. ISBN 0- 07-136210-X Softcover, B&W, 281 pp. $18.95 US

Cradle To Canoe: Camping and Canoeing with Children by Rolf and Debra Kraikern

Boston Mills Press 1999. ISBN1-55046-294-6, softcover, Color, 167 pp. $19.95 Cdn. $13.95 US

Rolf and Debra Kraiker believe you're never too young to start paddling. In Cradle to Canoe, they provide excellent advice on training and entertaining young paddlers, selecting camping gear and clothing, providing sufficient food, campsite selection, and safety. Although this book is written primarily for canoeists, it's very useful for kayakers paddling with children.

The Kayak Roll-VIDEO by Performance Videos

Performance Videos 55 minutes, $29.95

The Kayak Roll demonstrates and explains a smooth and effortless roll with crystal clear underwater footage and animation. The progression section presents step-by-step instruction. The diagnostic section offers solutions to master or teach the roll. Designed for every skill level, beginner to instructor.

Web: www.performancevideos.com

Rowing to Latitude by Jill Fredston

North Point Press 2001. ISBN 0-374-28180-7, hardcover, color, 289 pp. $24. US, $38.95 Cdn.

This is the enchanting story of Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler, who have paddled together for more than 20,000 miles. Alaskan avalanche specialists during the winter months, they prefer to spend their summers exploring the rugged coastlines of the northern latitudes-Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Norway. A wonderful book about lives full of adventure, challenge and companionship.

Salish Sea Handbook by Holly Arntzen, Daphne Macnaughten, Briony Penn and Gloria Snivelyn

Parks Canada. 2002. ISBN 0-660-18596-2, B&W, 108 pp. $30 Cdn

The Salish Sea Educator's Handbook is a beautifully illustrated companion to the Salish Sea CD, which features local children's choirs singing with Holly Arntzen about marine conservation. The Handbook provides over 40 music, science and social studies activities that are linked to the song lyrics and fulfill prescribed learning outcomes for grades K to 7, with black line masters, and a section on field trips. Includes CD with 11 songs. Parks Canada is now running wokshops for educators. Contact Artist Responce Team: 250-544-4006.

The Zen of Wooden Kayak Building-VIDEO by Chesapeake Light Craft

60 minutes $29.95

www.clcboats.com

John Harris takes you step-bystep from a pile of parts to the launch of an elegant varnished Chesapeake 16 kayak. Epoxyfiberglass work and varnishing techniques are clearly demostrated, so that the techniques can be transfered to any stitch and glue boat. Excellent information and engaging wit.

Cougar Attacks, Encounters of the Worst Kind by Kathy Etling

The Lyons Press, 2001. ISBN 1-58574-221-X, hardcover, 236 pp. $24.95 US

Kathy Etling presents a chilling array of cougar attacks, 284 in all from the 1830s to the present, while acknowledging the rarity of these events and the importance of cougars. She includes information on cougar biology, behaviors and body language, management techniques and common-sense advice on staying safe in cougar country. An interesting and useful