The season is coming and now you have to think about buying something for that mad-paddler. Does he/she need gear; don’t know? So what else is around to buy?
Book: The Fat Paddler
This book is a good read for anyone (so not limited to paddlers) however kayaking plays a big role in the story. The book reads really easy, so even your non-typical-reader will enjoy this one. You can read my review here. It isn’t for sale globally but it can be bought as an e-book.
You can order the e-book via Itunes for E6,49 (the Dutch price)
Book: Around Madagascar On My Kayak (ranging between E20-30)
Riaan Manser paddled around Magascar alone an unaided in 2009. Read all about this great adventure in his book.
You can order it through bol.com and delivery should be within a week.
Book: Crossing the Ditch (ranging between E20-30)
A book from 2009 about the adventures of James Castrission and Justin Jones crossing from Australia to New-Zealand.
You can order it through bol.com, it has a 2-3 week delay!
Book: Sea Kayak: A manual for Interm. and Adv. Sea Kayakers (£ 15.99)
Gordon Brown is an expert and any sea kayaker can learn from his great book.
You can order the book at http://www.seakayakwithgordonbrown.com/Buy.html
DVD: Sea Kayaking with Gordon Brown vol.1 and 2 (£ 19.95 per volume for PAL and £ 29.95 per volume for NTSC)
Gordon Brown is an expert and any sea kayaker can learn from his great DVD’s. The second volume was released 13th October so changes someone already has it are slim.
You can order the DVD’s at http://www.seakayakwithgordonbrown.com/Buy.html
The first volume is also available as download at http://www.seakayakwithgordonbrown.com/DigitalVersions.html
DVD: Kayak Essentials (£ 16.95)
If your paddle-mad person has a lot to learn about kayaking (his/hers experience is limited to easy water) than with this DVD they can become a better paddler.
The Sea Kayak volumes are available only in PAL format.
DVD: Sea Kayak Essentials vol.1 and 2 (£ 21.95 per volume)
If your paddle-mad person goes on adventures in sea-like water or the sea itself this DVD is a must-have. Volume two was just released this October so changes someone already has it are slim.
The Sea Kayak volumes are available in PAL and NTSC format.
You can order the DVD’s at http://www.kayakessentials.co.uk/
In the future there also will be a boxed set containing Sea Kayak Essentials vol.1 and 2.
Gear is a no-go unless you have a list or are in kayaking yourself.
What does someone already have, what does a certain paddler need. What size, etc. etc. I would only advise buying gear to people that either have a wish list or kayak themselves.
