Basic Essentials® Canoe Paddling (Basic Essentials Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762742844 ISBN 13: 9780762742844

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2006

A compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more.

From the Back Cover:

For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.
Learn how to:
Choose a paddle and outfit a canoe
Launch a canoe safely
Perform the basic forward, turning, and correction strokes
Maneuver the canoe
Paddle in wind, waves, and moving water

About the Author:

The late Harry Roberts, author of several popular books on outdoor recreation, is fondly remembered as "Uncle Harry" for his friendly, easy-to-understand writing style. Stephen Salins is a paddlng instructor at Pacific Water Sports in Seattle and is a contributing editor to Canoe & Kayak, where he writes the "Canoe Technique" column.