Books published by Pesda Press

A practical guide, illustrated with real-life incidents to sea kayak safety and rescue. The underlying principles are highlighted, practical lessons learnt and the hard skills explored in detail. Numerous colour photos complement and illustrate the text. Suitable for novice and experienced paddlers

Serving as a manual for intermediate and advanced sea kayakers, this book covers topics of kayaking history, physiology, boat and paddle dynamics, seamanship and navigation, safety and rescue, weather forecasting, caves, rockhopping and tidal races, expeditions and overnighting, as well as a wealth of tips and resources for the sea paddler.

Suitable for the British Canoe Union navigation courses, this work for sea kayakers covers GPS, reflecting the increased availability and usage of electronic navigational aids. It also includes colour photos, diagrams, maps, and charts, as well as exercises to reinforce and self-assess at the end of each chapter.

This is a thoroughly modern book on the traditional open canoe. It covers all aspects of the open canoe, from design to wilderness travel.

Helps the reader to master the skills needed to manoeuvre a sea kayak efficiently. This title features sequential photos and simple concise language that make the descriptions easy to follow and understand. It explores the foundation skills of posture, connectivity, power transfer and learning to 'feel' how the boat responds.

A guide that can help you to master the skills needed to manoeuvre a sea kayak efficiently in rough water and advanced conditions. For intermediate and advanced paddlers, it draws on the author's personal and coaching experience to help the reader master sea kayak handling skills and techniques.

Describes the south-west coast of England in 50 voyages, from the Isle of Wight to the Severn Estuary. This book presents the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this magnificent section of coast.

This is a selected guidebook of ski tours in the European Alps. We have chosen classic ski tours at a variety of grades spread through the Alps, with some well known venues and others not on the radar of British ski tourers.

In this book Tim Gent shares his enthusiasm for and experience of travelling and camping from an open canoe. He covers planning a journey; selecting the right canoe and equipment for the journey you are planning and how to pack your canoe.

Offers an introduction to Alpine mountaineering. Suitable for those who are planning their first trip to the Alps, this book includes chapters such as: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Protecting Yourself; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Planning an Alpine Trip; and, Glacier Travel.

A guidebook to 44 great sea kayak trips around the archipelago of the Outer Hebrides, from Berneray to the Butt of Lewis, including St Kilda. It presents the navigational and tidal information sea kayakers need on this magnificent section of coast.

Previously published under the title Scottish Canoe Touring, this is a completely redesigned, revised and updated 2nd edition with 135 great canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips, 12 cross-Scotland routes and many short easy trips.

A complete guide to Scotland's first formal canoe trail, the Great Glen Canoe Trail. It helps you plan your paddling journey through the Great Glen across Scotland. It also includes advice on how to deal with the conditions as well as food, equipment, safety, communication and rescue.

Norfolk Broads Canoe and Kayak Guide by Steve Maloney is a must-have for all water sports enthusiasts. Published in 2020 by Pesda Press, this guide is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads by canoe or kayak. The book falls under the genre of travel and adventure, providing detailed information about the various routes, safety measures, and equipment needed for a successful trip. Steve Maloney, an expert in the field, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, making this guide an invaluable tool for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. Published by Pesda Press, known for their high-quality adventure and travel guides, this book is a testament to their commitment to providing readers with accurate and engaging content. Don't miss out on this essential guide to canoeing and kayaking in the Norfolk Broads.

In 1956 the Gower peninsula was designated as the UK's first Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty (AONB). Any visitor to the area will see why: it is packed full of stunning beaches and welcoming villages and provides a breath-taking backdrop to numerous outdoor activities including surfing and paragliding.

This is the revised and expanded 2nd edition of the first complete field guide for the mountains of Snowdonia through the seasons, its plants, animals and rocks. Everything you're likely to see in the hills at that time of year is here in one volume.

A selected guide to over 2,550 climbing routes in the North-West, the Far North, the Hebrides and Orkney.

This book is aimed at walkers, wild swimmers, kayakers, divers, in fact anyone exploring the coastline whether along the shore,on, or under the water. The book showcases the life stories of a wide selection of coastal inhabitants; from barnacles and jellyfish, to seals and lichens and is illustrated in full colour throughout.

In recent years there has been an enormous amount of activity in developing the sport climbing crags and new climbing areas along the A55 expressway corridor in North Wales between Llanddulas and Penmaenmawr. This title features crags that are all easily accessible and it's a fun area.

For most people wandering through the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons is pleasure enough, but sooner or later you may ask yourself, what is that little bird or flower that you see on most of your walks?

In this guidebook you will find descriptions of both well-known classics and little-known gems. It covers the length and breadth of the country and provides something for everyone, whatever the conditions.

70 routes for the off-road runner, these tried and tested paths and tracks cover the whole of Scotland, including the islands. This guide takes runners on a journey of discovery that starts in suburbia and crosses every kind of runnable terrain to reach remote glens and far-flung islands.

Welsh Canoe Classics is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Wales' waterways. Scenic lakes, broad estuaries and whitewater rivers, as they can only be seen from canoe or kayak. Eddie, Adam and Wilf have chosen the best inland touring routes which are described in great detail and illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps.

Kevin sums up his approach to navigation as follows: "Successful navigation should be simple and straightforward, and when done correctly, it will enhance the pleasure you get from the outdoors, not detract from it." His book reflects this view and is a concise and practical explanation of how to find your way in mountains and moorland