Synopses & Reviews
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 youre 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
Synopsis
A compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more.
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.
Table of Contents
(1) Starting Right (2) The Basic Forward Stroke (3) Turning and Correction Strokes (4) Turning Your Canoe (5) Maneuvering Your Canoe (6) Keeping the Water Out (7) Canoeing in Wind and Waves (8) Canoeing in Moving Water (9) Take-Out (10) Index