Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

by Gary McGuffin

Other authorsJoanie McGuffin (Author)
Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

797.122

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Publication

Boston Mills Press (2003), Edition: First Editiion, 208 pages

Description

The most comprehensive canoeing techniques book ever is now available for the first time in paperback. Illustrated with 600 full-color photographs, this wide-ranging book is designed with both beginner and seasoned canoeists in mind. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness and balance. The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, safety and rescue techniques - even how to tie a canoe on your vehicle. Recommended by both the American Canoe Association and Paddle Canada, Paddle Your Own Canoe features: Canoeist's vocabulary Selecting the right canoe Selecting the right paddle Portaging techniques Self-rescue techniques Solo whitewater spins Complete flatwater techniques Complete whitewater techniques… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

208 p.; 11 x 8.5 inches

ISBN

1550463772 / 9781550463774

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