Book Description

Customer Reviews (2)

Explains the most common hazards confronting canoeists
River Safety: A Floater's Guide examines actual floating accidents, then moves on to identify and explain the most common hazards confronting canoeists. Author Stan Bradshaw draws upon more than twenty-five years of experience and eleven years of teaching canoeing safety to show how the vast majority of fatal river accidents are easily avoidable if canoeists follow a few basic, simple rules. From "reading the water" and identifying river hazards, to basic principals and techniques of river navigation, to fundamentals of river rescue and a thorough discussion of clothing and equipment, River Safety is highly recommended reading. Enhanced with equipment and first aid kit check lists, a section on important knots for river runners, and an extensive directory of river running courses offered throughout North American, River Safety is a "must" for the novice canoeist and has much of significant value for even the seasoned river floater.

Small investment for a lifetime of reward
I'm an open ocean paddler and thought I could handle an upcoming rivertrip without any fuss; but this book brings to light in an easy to readformat the great need that even the most experienced of paddler has toproperly prepare for the calmest of water journeys on the best of days. I'mvery greatful for the river reading techniqes Bradshaw discribes and forthe true stories of people who lost their lives because they weren'tprepared. With so many people getting out on the water these days, bookslike this are essential and will save many lives. ... Read more

Book Description

Customer Reviews (2)

Oddly Organized by Location
I found that this book lacked organization by geographical region of Oregon. It has a good sized map of Oregon in the front with the various trips represented as a dot with a number in it. There are no city or county indications on the map. If you wanted to look for trips in Bend, you'd be guessing what trips are there. There are regional maps in the back, but I don't think there is an index into them. You just have to hunt around. I was thinking of kayaking in Bend on the stretch of the Deschutes from Wiki Up reservoir to Bend, the first easy section, which stops at the falls about 8 miles downstream. It shows the stretch on one map as easy but no mention is made of how to get there or what to expect.

It has a rather large index to its credit.

Great Oregon Boating Reference Book
Paddling Oregon -along with Soggy Sneakers- are the two definative guide books about Oregon boating.

Paddling Oregon has a well-organized desciption of multiple runs of 92 different rivers. Included in eachoverview is information about the character, location, gradient, class andskill level and a list of appropriate craft for the run. Information aboutpotential shuttle sources is also included.

Paddling Oregon is acomfortable format and easy-to-read narrative which provides great detailsand provides a good feel for the river.

The one criticism I have is thebook fails to provide useful maps for use on the river. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

The Classic Guide to BC Paddling
While this book is now somewhat dated (published in 1986) and out of print, it still remains the classic guide to whitewater paddling opportunities in Southwestern British Columbia. This book does not describe the dozens of "new-school" runs that have been discovered over the last decade and some of the drops mentioned as unrunnable are now routinely paddled. For that reason, this book is no longer considered comprehensive and you won't find any mention of well-known runs such as the Stein, Ashlu Creek, Homathko, or the dozens of other world-class creek runs in the Whistler area and Fraser Valley. This book is however a comprehensive guide to the classic runs that were originally pioneered in long fiberglass boats. It's long past time for a new guidebook to take this one's place but for nearly two decades this has been the best available. The rivers described are all great runs that are still enjoyed today.

Consider this book a starting place to explore the wonderful rivers of BC. For intermediate paddlers or anyone looking for fun play runs this book likely covers most of the rivers you'll be interested in. If you are a creek boater on a road trip to experience the best BC has to offer you won't find much in this guide. The guide covers 38 different runs along with the world-famous tidal rapid at Skookumchuck. These include runs on the following rivers: Capilano, Seymour, Coquitlam, Kanaka, Elaho-Squamish, Cheakamus, Birkenhead, Lillooet, Chilliwack, Chehalis, Cogburn, Big Creek, Silver Creek, Coquihalla, Similkameen, Tulameen, Mission Creek, Shuswap, Seymour, Adams, Clearwater, North Barriere, Bridge, Cayoosh Creek, Nicola, Thompson, Nahatlatch. While the book is old, the river maps are excellent and as long as you can calibrate your frame of reference appropriately the guide will give you a good idea of what each river is like. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Humerous Stories About BIG Rivers
If anyone can make a white-knuckled ride through a Class V rapid sound like a humerous adventure, it is Jeff Bennett.Drawing from trips down the classic hairball runs in North America, Bennett uses his great storytelling skill to get the reader laughing and enjoying these extreme adventures.Anyone who has guided, kayaked, or simply clung on for dear life on these rivers can relive the experience from a more "lighthearted" frame of reference.Part two of the book gives the reader more logistical information on flow levels, put ins, and take outs.Highly recommended for those interested in exploring the outer limits of navigable rivers. ... Read more

Book Description
Newly revised and updated, the third edition of The Whitewater Sourcebook continues to be the paddler's best companion to U.S. Rivers. This reference and planning tool tells you how and where to obtain information on streams throughout the country. Every step of planning a whitewater trip is given in this extensive volume, including telephone numbers, optimal water levels, access points, and listings of the best guide books available. A new section on web addresses helps you get connected to all the current river information on the internet. Entries are alphabetical for easy reference, with the choice streams listed for each state. So grab your paddle and grab The Whitewater Sourcebook, the most complete whitewater directory coast to coast. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Ultimate Sourcebook for American Whitewater Rivers
This is one of the most comprehensive coast to coast whitewater reference books available.This extensive volume contains info on planning a whitewater trip on virtually every continental US whitewaterriver and stream.It's organized by state and also contains maps, hydrologic & gauge info,telephone numbers, access info, best guidebooks for each river, permit requirements and contacts for additional information.There'sspecial sections on the Wild & Scenic River System, whitewater schools, organizations, festivals anda listing of books &periodicals with first aid & safety info and boating techniques.Appendices also include AWA Safety Code and Permit & Reservation Application forms.

So many rivers.....so little time. ... Read more