Items related to Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon...
Synopsis
Both newcomers and experts will enjoy this thorough guide - the first book on marathon canoe racing in over a decade. It is packed with the latest information on technique, equipment, and racing tactics. Illustrated with action shots from across North America, it is designed for runners, cyclists, and skiers looking for a new sport; for recreational canoeists who may want to try a new sport; and for canoe racers who want to learn more about the subtleties of racing. The style is direct and brisk - racer to racer throughout.
You'll learn how to:
Break into competitive canoe racing
Cut through the confusing jargon and choose exactly the right canoe and paddle for you
Set up your boat like a pro
Train for top canoe racing performance
Develop a powerful forward stroke
Read the river to find the fast racing lanes
Ride the stern wake or the side wake
Use shallow water to your advantage
Find tactical opportunities in every race
Put together a successful canoe triathlon team
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Peter Heed, one of the top-ranked canoe racers in North America, has placed in the top ten finishers of every major canoe race in the U. S. and Canada. A canoe racer since 1977, he is a three-time U.S. Whitewater champion, a four-time New England Marathon champion. and the National Tandem Triathlon winner three times. He is two-term past president of the U.S. Canoe Association. He has written and produced the acclaimed canoe racing video, The General Clinton.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon...
Stock Image
Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0937921521-7-1
Seller Image
Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0937921521.A
Seller Image
Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing
Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6JUN001551_ns