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This definitive guide for navigators contains every pertinent piece of information needed to chart an accurate course, whether on open water or between islands - or icebergs
$16.95
Whether you come by land or by water, this updated edition of Afoot & Afloat is a must for enjoying the best outdoor adventures in North Puget Sound, including Blaine, Bellingham Bay, Fidalgo, Whidbey and Camano Islands, Deception Pass, Edmonds, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Marge and Ted Mueller present everything you need to know about the area’s park and marina facilities, beaches, shorelines, historic sites, nature trails, marine life, and so much more.
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What you need to know before you hit the trails
Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on:
Reviews from previous editions
"The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to equipment and technique available anywhere." – Backpack (UK)
"A clear and comprehensive primer on backpacking gear. Townsend's knowledge is immense." – Sierra
"Belongs in every bookcase dealing with outdoor topics... Chockablock full of useful, practical, commonsense info... If you tramp the outdoors, get this book." – Maine Sportsman
"For those thinking of taking a backpack journey, The Backpacker's Handbook is required reading." – Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Title: The Backpacker's Handbook
Author: Chris Townsend
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: October 10, 2011
Edition: 4th Edition
Pages: 480
ISBN: 9780071754897
Binding: Paperback
$21.00
The first edition of The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook received immediate acclaim with its selection as the Best Outdoor Instructional Book by the National Outdoor Book Award group. Now this book boasts 352 pages with changes throughout to reflect the growth of kayaking as a sport. This book is your first step to adventure on the water, with everything you need to know, from buying a kayak to dressing for the water.
Updates include:
Topics include: Getting Ready; Kayaks; Accessories and Clothing; Getting to Know Your Kayak; Controlling Your Kayak; Getting Into and Out of the Water; Real Life Paddling; Finding Your Way: Kayak Navigation; Trip Logistics; Group safety; Kayak Camping; Planning Your Dream Trip; Taking Care of Your Stuff
"...Her writing is clear and concise, sprinkled with bits of humor and many tips gleamed from her years working as a kayak instructor, guide and outfitter." – Sea Kayaker Magazine
Title: The Complete Sea Kayakers Handbook
Author: Shelley Johnson
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: February 9, 2011
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780071747110
Binding: Paperback
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By Daniel Bagur
Offer the right bait, lure, or fly in the right place at the right time
An impressive body of scientific research shows how fish respond to daily and seasonal changes in weather, light, temperature, and food availability and how they react to color, shape, movement, scent, and sound. These behaviors determine not only where you find fish but when and what they will eat once you find them.
Now, for the first time, fisheries biologist and angler Daniel Bagur has distilled the scientific research into easy-to-follow advice on how to find and catch fish, including:
Title: Where the Fish Are: A Science-Based Guide to Stalking Freshwater Fish
Author: Daniel Bagur
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: April 10, 2009
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9780071592918
Binding: Paperback
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By Tom Fuller
The fastest and easiest way to try your hand at fly fishing
Getting Started in Fly Fishing is dedicated to the simple but neglected truth that the best learning happens while doing. With leisure time more precious and limited than ever, author Tom Fuller gets readers started with only the information that's absolutely necessary for that first day on the stream. In a few quick strokes, Fuller introduces the contents of a pared-down start-up kit and identifies heavily promoted items of gear that are definitely not needed. With succinct, easy-to-follow instructions, he shows readers how to:
Title: Getting Started in Fly Fishing
Author: Tom Fuller
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: June 11, 2004
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9780071427876
Binding: Paperback
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Master fly-fishing in a day
Here is a simple, hour-by-hour handbook for learning fly-fishing fundamentals and beginning a lifetime passion. Bob Sousa masterfully reduces this complex sport to its simplicity, as he covers such subjects as equipment selection and assembly, knot-tying, recommended flies, casting techniques, fly-fishing etiquette, and much more.
Title: Learn to Fly Fish in 24 Hours: An Hour-by-Hour Start-Up Guide
Author: Robert J. Sousa
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: December 21, 2006
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9780071477932
Binding: Paperback
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Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every level
This comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish – from bass and trout to salmon and walleye – and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish.
With numerous photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and a liberal dose of good humor, the author shares his 40 years of angling expertise, including how to:
Laced with amusing anecdotes and commonsense, this book will unlock the secrets of fishing and teach anglers how to catch more fish.
Title: What Fish Don't Want You to Know: The Insider's Guide to Fresh-Water Spin-Fishing
Author: Frank P. Baron
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: September 10, 2003
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9780071417143
Binding: Paperback
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By Ray Killen
Learn practical, easy-to-use techniques for navigating the sea safely and confidently
In Simple Kayak Navigation, kayaking instructor Ray Killen explains everything you need to know about plotting your course for a safe and smooth sea adventure. He teaches you dozens of essential navigation procedures specially adapted to the needs of sea kayakers.
Killen's simple, easy-to-learn navigational methods will help you determine your position, ensure your safety, and keep you on track. Emphasizing the importance of pre-trip planning, Killen shows you how to plot your course and how to make adjustments to it when unexpected situations arise. You'll also get advice on navigating in fog and wind, compensating for currents, avoiding collisions, and taking bearings.
You'll also learn how to:
Title: Simple Kayak Navigation: Practical Piloting for the Passionate Paddler
Author: Ray Killen
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: May 1, 2006
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780071467940
Binding: Paperback
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Hone your fly-casting skills in just a few hours!
The better you can cast, the more you'll enjoy fly-fishing. With good casting technique you can place the fly where you want it, effortlessly and with precision and grace, even when wind or obstructions conspire against you. In Master the Cast, George V. Roberts Jr., a lifelong fly-fisher and sought-after instructor, walks you through a course that breaks the complicated mechanics into a few simple components. Then, with the help of hundreds of photos and illustrations, he shows you how to master these in seven concise lessons, including:
Master the Cast is an indispensable resource for all fly-fishers, beginner to advanced, that will have you casting flies with confidence, precision, and consistency after only a few hours' practice.
"Most fly-fishers cast mechanically without understanding the mechanics of the cast. But understanding precisely what is going on and why is what makes a good caster into an excellent one. George Roberts understands casting mechanics inside and out, and his Master the Cast will help you do just that." – James R. Babb, editor, Gray's Sporting Journal
Praise for George Roberts' A Fly-Fisher's Guide to Saltwater Naturals and Their Imitation:
"A book in a class by itself." – Fly Fishing Saltwater
"It is difficult to overestimate the importance of this book." – The Fly-Tyer's Catalog
Title: Master the Cast: Fly Casting in Seven Lessons
Author: George V. Roberts
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: February 11, 2005
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780071449007
Binding: Paperback
$25.00
Your one-stop guide for saltwater fishing in North America
Whether you're an experienced angler looking to improve your skills or a beginner just discovering the joys of saltwater fishing, this authoritative guide will help you bring in bigger and better fish every time you cast your line. Saltwater Fishing Made Easy is your all-in-one resource for fishing methods and techniques, tackle and bait, and, most important, the fish themselves.
Before you go on your next fishing excursion, make sure this book is in your tackle box. Inside you will learn:
Title: Saltwater Fishing Made Easy
Author: Martin Pollizotto
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: March 31, 2006
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780071467223
Binding: Paperback
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By Lynn Haney
Roughing it doesn't have to be uncomfortable...or expensive!
Camping in Comfort is the complete guide to help you enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear without wasting money on expensive, unnecessary paraphernalia. Packed with information on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, and camp kitchens, it also offers detailed information on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, backpacking and bicycle camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and much more.
Title: Camping in Comfort
Author: Lynn Haney
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press
Published: September 4, 2007
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780071454216
Binding: Paperback
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By Scott Bannerot & Wendy Bannerot
Here is the first-ever complete guide to finding, catching, processing, and cooking fish from the decks of a slow-moving cruising sail- or powerboat. Scott and Wendy Bannerot have successfully cruise-fished tropical and temperate seas for more than two decades.
"The definitive book." – Cruising World
"Every culture has its bible, and until now, there wasn't one for the voyager with a passion for catching fish." – Ocean Navigator
Title: Cruisers Handbook of Fishing
Author: Scott Bannerot & Wendy Bannerot
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: September 16, 2003
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 432
ISBN: 9780071427883
Binding: Paperback
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By Vin Sparano
If you want to catch fish away from home, find a local expert
Vin Sparano has fished the coast from Virginia to Florida with some of the country's best-known anglers for decades, and he's been collecting their hard-earned advice the whole time. Now he's sharing it in this book. The Southeast Guide to Saltwater Fishing & Boating includes tips from the likes of Jerry Gibbs, Barry Gibson, Lefty Kreh, George Poveromo, Tom Richardson, Al Ristori, and Mark Sosin. Local experts don't come any more qualified than this group.
Heading farther north? Pick up a copy of Northeast Guide to Saltwater Fishing & Boating.
"... probably the best book of its kind ever published, and should be a must for serious anglers everywhere." – The Suncoast News
"Takes the guesswork out of fishing." – Tampa Tribune and Times
"This guide lives up to its name." – Soundings
"These extremely comprehensive guides will serve time and again as your local'expert.'" – The International Angler
Title: South East Guide to Saltwater Fishing and Boating
Author: Vin Sparano
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: October 22, 1995
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9780070598928
Binding: Paperback
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The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back – and it’s better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you’re heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need.
Title: The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler
Author: Richard A. Lovett
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press
Published: January 8, 2001
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780071360197
Binding: Paperback
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By Tom McNally
There's an old saying among fly fishers that equipment isn't the only thing, it's everything. But the best equipment in the world will catch few fish if you don't know how to use it. Experienced anglers with dimestore equipment can outfish the superbly equipped tyro every time – because they know how it's done.
With nearly fifty years of fly fishing to look back on, Tom McNally knows how it's done, from angling for tiny brook trout in mountain streams to fly casting for giant marlin in the open ocean – and everything in between. This book is the culmination of a long and respected career as one of the world's best-known outdoor writers – the collected knowledge of almost half a century of fly fishing condensed to fit between two covers. Here, in plain language, is a complete book of fly fishing from a complete fly fisherman.
Title: The Complete Book of Fly Fishing
Author: Tom McNally
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: September 22, 1997
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780070456389
Binding: Paperback
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By John Robison
For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words – and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels.
Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.
Title: Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling
Author: John Robison
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: April 17, 2003
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9780071392341
Binding: Paperback
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Expanded to include sections on seamanship, navigation, and health issues, the completely updated and redesigned new edition of David Seidman’s bestselling guide reaffirms its reputation as the best sea kayaking guide available. A top-to-bottom introduction for novice and mid-level kayakers, this highly visual handbook provides kayakers with the whole scoop on everything from gear, transportation, and paddling technique to the finer points of Eskimo rolling, rescue protocol, group and solo paddling.
Title: The Essential Sea Kayaker: A Complete Guide for the Open Water Paddler
Author: David Seidman
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: December 27, 2000
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780071362375
Binding: Paperback
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Developed primarily for long-distance treks, the ultralight method is considered by many traditional backpackers as too austere. Author Ryel Kestenbaum shows that thanks to recent improvements in equipment design and manufacture, as well as in food processing, ultralight backpacking now offers a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional backpacking methods. In The Ultralight Backpacker, he dispels the myths surrounding this rapidly growing trend. Kestenbaum acquaints readers with the ultralight philosophy and shows how backpackers can once and for all do away with heavy packs and move quickly and comfortably on the trail, whether on a day-trip or season-long trek. He also provides the most complete survey available of ultralight equipment, clothing, and footwear, along with tips on how to select the right gear for each reader's unique interests, needs, and personality.
Title: The Ultralight Backpacker: The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail
Author: Ryel Kestenbaum
Publisher: International Marine Publishing
Published: July 17, 2001
Pages: 139
ISBN: 9780071368285
Binding: Paperback
$15.95
Don't let winter weather keep you indoors! Best Winter Walks & Hikes Puget Sound offers typically snow-free trails for winter walks and hikes. From urban parks in Seattle and the eastside communities to the foothills and lowlands of the Nisqually River, from the Issaquah Alps to the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas -- there are outdoor experiences waiting for you wherever you go.
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Let mapmaker and waterfall junkie Greg Plumb be your guide to a perfectly formed punchbowl falls, a cataract viewed from a swinging bridge, or a horsetail waterfall visible right from the road. This exhaustive guide helps you visit the best of the Pacific Northwest’s waterfalls, with each waterfall keyed for accessibility by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value. He notes which falls can be seen right from the road, are viewed from a swinging footbridge, descend from glacial meltwaters, were formed by the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, or have salmon attempting to jump them.
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Author Greg Johnston has had a long and intimate relationship with this coast, and his voice is distinctive, passionate, often opinionated, and clearly knowledgeable. His authoritative guide provides detailed, fun, and family-friendly activities, as well as expansive information, history, and geology. (If Captain Cook passed by where you are, this guide will tell you _ and make the trip feel all the more satisfying.) In addition to numerous hiking options _ including some never-before-published trails _ Greg covers every state park along the coast, other public parks, campgrounds, fishing and clamming spots, paddling options, and the best beachcombing destinations.
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Urban Trails San Francisco is the first ever guidebook on hiking in San Francisco. The book contains 100 full-color photos and covers 50 history- and nature-filled routes: 40 in San Francisco, 6 in Marin County, and 4 south of the San Francisco border.
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Urban Trails: Kitsap focuses on the trails, parks, and preserves within the urban and suburban areas around Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, and the Key and Kitsap peninsulas. You’ll find trails to beaches, old growth forests, lakeshores, wildlife-rich wetlands, rolling hills, scenic vistas, meadows, historic sites, and vibrant communities. All of the routes here are designed to show you where you can go for a nice run, long walk, or quick hike right in your own backyard.
