Basic Canoeing: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

by Jon Rounds

2003 National Outdoor Book Award WinnerStep-by-step photos on correct form and essential strokesIllustrated guide to river maneuvers plus information on gear, safety, choosing a canoeThis illustrated guide on the essential skills of canoeing should be required reading for anyone getting into the sport. A section on the mechanics of good paddling is followed by a catalog of the most important strokes, each illustrated in sequential photos, with concise text on the key points. Essential river maneuvers--eddy turns, peel-outs, and ferries--are demonstrated by the Olympic paddling team of Wayne Dickert and Horace Holden, Jr.

120 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[C-shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just ordered an Old Town canoe; must learn basic canoeing skills! This little book is 15 years old, but contains good basic information.