Canoeing (Basic Essentials) - Softcover

Packed with facts, tips and advice for the outdoor lover, this revised edition provides up-to-date material for a safe, enjoyable trip into the wilderness.

Continuing his efforts to increase the skill level of paddlers, Cliff Jacobson offers some unique canoeing techniques and custom design tips never before released. In this fully revised second edition, you'll discover how to choose a canoe that's right for you; select canoe accessories from paddles and PFDs to knee pads and waterproof gear bags; lift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease; master the basic paddling strokes, then learn how to canoe in whitewater and currents; and rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing. (5/12 X 8 1/2, 72 pages, index, appendix, black-and-white photos, illustrations)