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Books and Videos now available from; Ozark River Company

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(Free whitewater and paddling video movie trailers on this page!  Reading samples and soundtracks have been provided by our publisher and the credited book publishers and sponsors.)

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Canoeing:

The Essential Skills and Safety (Book) - By Andrew Westwood  

Whether you enjoy small day trips around local lakes and slow-moving rivers, overnight trips or expeditions, Andrew Westwood’s thoughtful and clear breakdown of canoeing principles, skills and techniques make this book a must-have for solo and tandem paddlers who are interested in maximizing their enjoyment of the canoe.   Read a Sample Segment (PDF)  Details – 144 pages, 7” x 9” , Soft cover, Full Color Price – $14.95 US



Canoe Camping - By Mark Scriver
Whether you’re interested in a weekend trip with friends or family or a multi-day wilderness experience, this easy-to-read guide makes canoe camping fun and safe for both new and experienced canoe trippers. Drawing from the decades of canoe tripping and guiding experience of world renowned canoeist, Mark Scriver, Canoe Camping provides the tools necessary for anyone to plan a comfortable canoe trip. Whatever you need, you’ll find it in this essential guide.  Learn to:  - Plan a smooth trip - Choose the right equipment - Pack your gear efficiently - Set-up camp - Keep your group healthy and comfortable - Cook with fire, stoves and ovens - Organize and prepare your meals - Handle wildlife - Camp with kids - Stay safe in the outdoors Read a Sample Segment (PDF) Details – 124 pages, 6” x 9”, Full Color  Price – $16.95

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Recreational Kayaking:

 

The Essential Skills and Safety (DVD) - By Ken Whiting and Chris Emerick  

Recreational Kayaking provides new and developing paddlers with the skills and knowledge necessary to comfortably and safely enjoy kayaking. Length – 60 minutes Price – 19.95 US View Trailer


The Essential Skills and Safety (Book) - The Essential Skills and Safety - By Alex Matthews and Ken Whiting
Whether your interest in kayaking stems from the desire to get outside and spend time with your friends and family or to explore the endless waterways that surround you, this easy-to-read guide makes paddling fun and safe for both new and developing paddlers. You’ll learn to choose the right equipment, important issues to understand before you hit the water, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, how to get the most out of your kayak, how to stay safe on the water, and much more.  Learn About: - Choosing equipment - Dressing for kayaking - Transporting a kayak - Caring for a kayak - The essential strokes - Dealing with weather - Kayaking activities - Paddling with kids - Handling a capsize Read a Sample Segment (PDF) - Details – 88 pages, 6” x 9”, Full Color Price - $14.95

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Kayak Fishing:

The Ultimate Guide (Book) - By Captain Scott Null and Joel McBride  

Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in North America, and The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing is the most comprehensive book on the sport. Scott Null and Joel McBride draw on their vast experience in both kayaking and fishing to give the new kayak angler a solid foundation of skills and concepts that will allow a safe and comfortable entry into the sport. Details – 144 pages , 9” x 9” , Soft cover, Full ColorPrice – $19.95 US Read a Sample Segment (PDF)

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Fitness:

Kayak Fitness (DVD) - 
Whether you are new to the sport, a weekend paddler or a professional, Kayak Fitness will improve your fitness, make you stronger and keep you motivated.Produced by JAMIE MCDONOUGH with DENI CARRUTH - Shot and edited by: AMMEN JORDAN   View the You Tube .com  trailer  Pub Date: April 2007  Length – 90 minutes  Price – 24.95 US

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Touring and Sea Kayaking:

Rough Waters (Book) - By Alex Matthews  

Whether your interest is in paddling in more challenging conditions, or in learning new skills and concepts that will boost your confidence for sheltered paddling, Sea Kayaking: Rough Waters will take you there. Details – 136 pages, 9” x 8” , Soft cover, Full Color Price – $19.95 US
Read a Sample Segment (PDF)


This is the Sea III - A Film by Justine Curgenven  

This is the Sea 3 is the third in a series of award winning adventure sea kayaking films by renowned explorer and documentary maker, Justine Curgenven. It includes over 2 hours of sea kayaking expeditions, action and wildlife from Antarctica, the Faroe Islands, New Zealand, Wales & Scotland. > View Youtube.com trailer Length – 120 mins Price – $29.95 US Pub Date: April 2007


This is the Sea II - A Cackle TV Production
Take a head-long dive into over 90 minutes of inspiring, edge-of-your seat sea kayaking action from award winning filmmaker Justine Curgenven & Cackle TV. Immerse yourself in stunning photography from Japan, Tasmania, Newfoundland, The Great Lakes, British Columbia, Norway & Wales, featuring some of the world's best paddlers. You will be inspired!  SPECIAL BONUS: 30 min documentary of the first all-female circumnavigation of Tasmania by Justine Curgenven, Trys Morris & Gemma Rawlings  View Trailer  Length – 90 minutes  Price - $29.95


The Essential Skills and Safety  By Alex Matthews and Ken Whiting
Touring and Sea Kayaking provides beginner and experienced kayakers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking.  Whether you’re interested in touring around inland waterways, or exploring coastal waters, the stunning photography, fun illustrations, and concise descriptions drawn from expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews, and World Champion Kayaker and best-selling author, Ken Whiting, make this book the most valuable on the sport.  Learn About:  Choosing and caring for equipment - Transporting a kayak - The fundamental strokes and concepts - Important safety considerations - Recovering from a capsize - Coping with wind and waves - Paddling in surf - Overnight kayak trips - And much more… Read a Sample Segment (PDF) Details – 128 pages, 6” x 9”, Full Color
Price – $19.95


DVD - The Ultimate Guide to Sea Kayaking

is a four-part video by World Champion Kayaker, Ken Whiting, and expert sea kayaker, Alex Matthews, which provides both new and experienced paddlers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and comfortably enjoy sea kayaking.  Unique to the sea kayaking world, The Ultimate Guide To Sea Kayaking combines top-notch instruction with unmatched cinematography and adventure travel. Award-winning cameraman, Chris Emerick, captures all the action from destination hotspots around Vancouver Island, the Olympic Peninsula, and Canada’s renowned Algonquin Park.  PART ONE introduces new paddlers to the sport through equipment tips and basic information you need before you hit the water.  PART TWO focuses on the essential strokes and techniques.  PART THREE looks exclusively at safety and rescue techniques.  PART FOUR deals with more advanced paddling techniques, such as preparing for multi-day trips and dealing with surf, currents and weather.  View Teaser | View Full-length Trailer  Other Clips:  Interaction with Whales (MOV) Shot and Edited by Chris Emerick  Written by Ken Whiting and Alex Matthews  Music by Nectar, Gary Hoey, Jackpot, Jeremy Kay  Length - 120 minutes- Price - $29.95 US

 

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Whitewater Videos:

b.EAST - A film by Lisa Utronki
Level Six presents… b.EAST: Every spring, paddlers from around the world migrate to eastern North America in pursuit of the massive early season flows. b.EAST follows some of the most committed and accomplished on this journey. With challenging, awe inspiring whitewater, b.EAST takes you on a thought provoking ride that offers a window into the soul of the sport.  Featuring: Tyler Curtis, Steve Fisher, Tanya Shuman, Ruth Gordon, Patrick Camblin, Vincent Dupont, Mariann Saether, Jon Church, James Roddick, Andrew Holcombe, and more. Trailer Meet the b.East Crew (mov) Length – 35 minutes  Price – 19.95


Dynasty - Teva Presents... DYNASTY...

Join the Young Gun Crew on this global kayaking adventure. Launch into the White Nile’s legendary Hypoxia rapid and experience first descents on the thundering rivers of Madagascar. Witness the first ever Hail Mary off New Zealand’s Maruia Falls. Watch awe struck as the best and brightest kayak stars stick big wave tricks and radical new down river moves. If you thought the new school of kayaking had reached its peak, Dynasty is here to say you are mistaken! Trailer: View Trailer Clips: Rush Hail Mary Attempts (MOV) -  Download the Soundtrac -  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIST OF DYNASTY PREMIERES COMING UP!  Length – 35 minutes  Price – 29.95 US


'Girls at Play' - By Anna Levesque - 

Finally, a whitewater kayaking resource specifically for women!  Five-time Canadian Freestyle Team member and World Freestyle Medalist, Anna Levesque, brings you 'Girls at Play', the first whitewater kayaking instructional video for women. 'Girls at Play' captures the essence of the female kayaking experience with fun, helpful instruction and advice from top female paddlers.  Girls at Play will help women perfect their freestyle and river running skills by improving on the four key elements of freestyle technique women struggle with most: edge control, balance, timing, and upper body positioning.  In addition to great technical instruction, 'Girls at Play' also features interviews with a number of experienced female paddlers expressing their thoughts on issues that affect women in paddling. Hear inspirational stories and helpful advice from many top females including: Erica Mitchell, Tanya Shuman and Tiffany Manchester! Information on women's gear, boat designs for women, outfitting and even some yoga are thrown into the mix of 'Girls at Play'. So, enjoy the video and have fun paddling like a girl!   Sample Segment (1.4 MB MOV)  Starring - Erica Mitchel, Tanya Shuman, Tiffany Manchester  Shot and Edited by Chris Emerick  Testimonials  "This video will carve new waves in the industry." - Michelle Tennant, avid female paddler  "Informative, fun, outstanding!" - Tiffany Manchester, Canadian Freestyle Team member Length - 60 minutes Price - $19.95 US ($.50 of each video sold will be donated to American Whitewater!) BUY GIRLS AT PLAY AND WHITEWATER BASICS FOR WOMEN FOR $29.95

Whitewater Kayaking Basics for Women

the latest installment in Anna Levesque’s ground breaking Girls at Play series, offers whitewater kayaking instruction for beginners specifically tailored to women.  With breathtaking footage captured by renowned whitewater video-grapher, Chris Emerick, and invaluable instruction from a World Freestyle Medallist tuned into the essence of the female kayaking experience. Anna Levesque’s Whitewater Kayaking Basics for Women helps beginners approach renew their skills.  Bonus Feature: a 25 minute yoga routine for paddlers.  
Sample Segment (6.0 MB MOV)  Price - $19.95 US ($.50 from each DVD sold will go directly to Soft Power Health in support of its efforts to fight malaria in Uganda.)  BUY GIRLS AT PLAY AND WHITEWATER BASICS FOR WOMEN FOR $29.95


Long Live a Free Magpie by Lisa Utronki and James McBeath 

is a whitewater kayaking adventure of discovery and hope, as a small group, featuring some of the world’s greatest kayakers, brings you to the endangered Magpie River of Northern Quebec.  Starring: Steve Fisher, World Champ. Brendan Mark, National Champions Tyler Curtis, Chris McDermott, Vincent Dupont and a variety of international and national paddling greats!  View Sample Segment Length - 52 minutes Price - $19.95 US (Proceeds of each video sold will be donated to Foundation Riviera, protecting Quebec Rivers!)


Liquid Skills with Soar - Two great videos for the price of one! 

A special, double feature DVD consisting of the award winning video Liquid Skills (2002 Paddler Magazine's Best Instructional), and the video SOAR - Skills on all rivers. Together, these videos cover an awesome set of skills guaranteed to improve your paddling, whether you're just beginning to kayak, a competent paddler looking for that edge, or a highly experienced paddler looking to kick bad habits.  Two great videos for the price of one!  Learn the fundamental strokes and concepts, the roll, safety techniques, fundamental play boating techniques, creek boating techniques, big water paddling techniques, and much more! Liquid Skills:  An award-winning instructional video of beginner and intermediate whitewater kayaking technique.  Covers all the fundamental strokes, skills, concepts and moves.  Provides an awesome foundation for beginners entering the sport, and a huge help for experienced paddlers wanting to kick bad habits.  SOAR:  A cutting edge instructional video of intermediate and advanced whitewater kayaking technique.  Looks closely at the essential strokes, river running techniques, creek boating techniques, big water paddling techniques, and river safety issues.  Provides amazing insight into how to get the most out of your kayak. Your paddling is guaranteed to improve, and your confidence on challenging whitewater will SOAR!  Music by - Nectar, Burt Neilson Band, Count Clovis, Oliver Mtukudzuki, Astropimps, Chola  Starring - Ken Whiting, Tyler Curtis, Kevin Varette, Simone French  View Sample Segment of Liquid Skills - 4.0 MB (Mov)  View Sample Segment of SOAR - 4.0 MB (Mov)  Length - Over 2 hours!  Price - $29.95 US 



New Reign, A Young Gun Production  

represents the next generation of rippers that are pushing the evolution of kayaking. Follow the Young Guns to 10 different countries as they seek out extremes and the most epic freestyle ever shot. YGP brings you the experience with innovative angles and cinematography that change the way the world sees kayaking. Featuring: Dan Simenc, Pat Keller, Merlin Hanauer, Tyler Bradt, Laura Nash, Yonton Mehler, Lane Jacobs, Michael Edmiston, Patrick Camblin, Dustin Urban, Dale Monkman, Ben Brown, Dave Tiedje, Steve Fisher, Nick Miller, Brooks Baldwin, Marlow Long, Charlie Center, Rush Sturges  Length – 30 minutes  Price - $19.95


Riversense 

is a documentary that explores the lives of five whitewater paddlers at different stages of life and how they navigate on and off the water.  We meet cult hero, the late William Nealy, author, cartoonist, and whitewater legend, who introduces us to the whitewater society of "A.D.D. kids". We meet TR Yon, a fifteen-year-old playboater who grew up on the Nantahala river who is about to leave home and test his skills on the whitewater rodeo tour. Next we meet extreme paddlers BJ & Katie Johnson who are about to start a family. And finally we meet Dunbar Hardy, who broke his back running a fifty- foot waterfall in Ecuardor. We learn about his miraculous recovery and how he introduced an even more unlikely student to the sport after his accident.  Each story gives us a different portrait of the whitewater kayaking community and an appreciation of the way rivers shape our lives.  If you've ever struggled to explain why you paddle, riversense is the answer. You may even find that you learn something about yourself.  New scenes with William Nealy, Katie Johnson, & TR Yon Also, whitewater legends and familiar faces weigh-in on the meaning of riversense, life, and much more. AWARDS:  Telluride Mountain film Festival - Official Selection  Durango Film Festival - Regional Audience Award  Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival - Best of Entries  Water walker Film Festival - Action Winner  View Trailer  Length - 78 min  Price - $19.95 US


Playboating with Ken Whiting 

Sequel to the award-winning, best-selling instructional video, 'Play Daze', 'Play boating with Ken Whiting' is a step-by-step guide to all play boating moves, and is guaranteed to improve your paddling. While following some of the best paddlers in the world on their jouneys through Canada and Chile, novice play boaters will learn the fundamental skills and techniques, while competent paddlers will learn how to take their paddling to new levels. Highly experienced paddlers will be taken right to the edge, and shown the secrets to all the latest freestyle moves.  Includes: surfing, spinning, squirting, double pumps, stalls, flat water cartwheels, clean cartwheels, split wheels, aerial loops, flat water loops, tricky-whu's, blunts, air screws, pan ams, helix's, some great practice drills, and much more.  AWARDS:  National Paddling Film Festival - Best Professional  Paddler Magazine - Best Instructional    View Sample Segment - 5.3 MB (Mov)  Music by - Nectar, Gary Hoey, Jac  Starring - Ken Whiting, Tyler Curtis, Kevin Varette, Chad Hitchins, Ruth Gordon, Paul Harwood  Shot and Edited by Chris Emerick  Length - 100 minutes  Price - $29.95 US

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Whitewater Books:

Rolling a Kayak - By Ken Whiting  

Rolling a Kayak is Ken Whiting’s sixth book on kayaking technique and the most comprehensive, clear and concise guide to learning and perfecting the kayak roll. Written for both whitewater and sea kayakers, this book provides novice kayakers with foundation skills and step-by-step instructions for the standard kayak rolls, such as the C-to-C, Sweep and Pawlata rolls.  Details – 88 pages, 9” x 9”, soft cover, Full Color  Price US $16.95  Read a Sample Segment (PDF)

Futaleufu Whitewater: 

A Paddler’s Guide to Chile’s Futaleufu River - by Tyler Curtis is a comprehensive guide to the Futaleufu River in Patagonia Chile. The book has detailed descriptions and photos of all rapids and sections of the Fu and of its tributary rivers. It provides visitors with important travel information, a history of the region, and contributions from some of the most influential paddlers and people of the region. Whether you’ve visited the Fu, or hope to visit the Fu someday, Futaleufu Whitewater is a book you need to get your hands on. Click here to read a sample  Length - 120 pages $19.95 US


TORRENT - This is a beautiful coffee table book!

Teva Presents Torrent - is a journey through the lens of Jock Bradley, one of the most published and respected whitewater photographers of all time with an eye that has beheld many of the world's greatest paddlers in some of the most exotic locations.  Resplendent in its quality of reproduction, this coffee table style book is the first of its kind in the paddling world. The 160 full-color pages, bound by hard cover, draws the soul of whitewater to the surface, stimulates the senses, and captures the imagination.  * TORRENT is an American Whitewater fundraiser. $5 from the sale of each TORRENT book will go directly to American Whitewater in support of their efforts towards river conservation and access issues.  Length - 160 pages, hardcover, full color, 10" x 12"  Price - $39.95 US


Ultimate Whitewater - The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking 

- Ken Whiting and co-author Kevin Varette cover everything from the most basic skills and concepts to the most advanced, cutting edge paddling techniques. You'll learn to choose the right equipment, the essential strokes and paddling techniques, the art of reading whitewater, river running techniques, river safety and rescue, creek boating skills, big water skills, play boating techniques, surf kayaking technique, squirt boating, slalom and much more. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. Includes detailed illustrations, stunning photos and literary contributions from many of the world's finest kayakers.  Includes segments from:  Tao Berman - World Record waterfall holder  Dunbar Hardy - Expeditionary Kayaker  Phil and Mary DeRiemer - Instructional Gurus  Brendan Mark - World Champion Squirt boater  Anna Levesque - Creator of the 'Girls at Play' video  Sample (1.5 MB PDF)  Photos by Paul Villecourt  Illustrations by Paul Mason  Length - 288 pages  Price - $22.95 US


The Playboater's Handbook 2 

follows up on the best-selling success of the original handbook with a completely updated look at freestyle kayaking technique. This gorgeous, 220 page, full color book is the ultimate step-by-step guide to all playboating moves. Learn everything from the fundamental skills, and how to catch a wave for the first time, to the latest and greatest aerial moves. Includes special segments from Corran Addison, Steve Fisher and Tyler Curtis. View a Sample Segment  Length - 224 pages  Photo - Paul Villecourt  Price - $22.95 US

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Phone: 417-538-4848 or 417-538-4802

(Formerly in the Gainesville and Alton, MO river areas for 9 years)

(76 west from Branson Missouri - Country Music 76 boulevard, 18 miles - follow 76 west through Cape Fair, as it turns in to 173. Look for our paddling center and resort on Table Rock Lake at the Flat Creek bridge!)

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