The Basic Essentials of Canoe Poling - Softcover

Rock, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 093480236X ISBN 13: 9780934802369

Publisher: UNKNO, 1992

Synopsis

Canoe Poling is a challenge which paddlers can enjoy as an alternative to traditional canoe propulsion. Discover a dynamic way of using a pole to explore waterways inaccessible due to limited upstream river access. An important skill for wilderness canoe campers as well as river guides conduction river rescues. Canoe Poling provides total independence for the recreational canoeist by removing the need for car shuttles and additional people to coordinate river use. Poling is an excellent way to extend the canoeing season during low water conditions when the paddle becomes useless. Race your canoe in poling events around the country. Travel upstream and downstream employing expert techniques.

About this title

About the Author

Harry is a national champion canoe poling racer. He has won every major American Canoe Association competition since the early 1980's. Harry is a regular contributor to the American Canoe Association's newsletter and is chairman of the National Poling Committee.

Review

"Inspiring and fresh... with enough detail to encourage canoeists of any level to learn, stand up, and try something different." Canoe Magazine. -- Canoe Magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 093480236X
• ISBN 13: 9780934802369
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 66