Ultimate Paddling Adventures : 100 Epic Experiences with a Paddle

Take a thrilling paddling tour around the world – from frozen wastes in Alaska to steamy rivers in South America. Explore rivers and seas in Europe and visit tropical waters in other continents. Inspirational descriptions of 100 adventures and stunning photography will help you plan your next paddling adventure or indulge in armchair paddling.

Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world’s best paddling spots – from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far East, Australasia and the Pacific. There are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert.Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action, while inspirational descriptions allow you to dream of being there. It’s perfect for planning your next paddling adventure, or alternatively allows you to indulge in some armchair paddling in places to which only the most adventurous will go.From a leisurely SUP in a breathtaking Swedish archipelago, where you can stay in the King of Sweden’s bed (for free!), to an adrenaline-fuelled whitewater kayak down Chile’s Inferno Canyon, this book has it all. This includes gentle lakes and rivers, crashing surf, dramatic coasts and the oceans beyond them.All types of paddle craft are included from canoes and kayaks to SUP boards and packraft. Every continent is covered, so expect to find places you’ve paddled alongside those you never knew existed. Each entry is accompanied by useful information such as the experience required, how to get there and what else to do once you are there.Discover where you will paddle next – in reality or in your imagination.

“The book cherry picks a hundred paddling venues from around the world. These involve all kinds of paddling and at all grades, the easier paddling with scenery to compensate.” (The Canoeist) “Stunningly illustrated book detailing the world''s most breath-taking on-water adventures.” (Bookseller Buyer''s Guide)