- Paperback: 152 pages
- Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (Oct 13 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0873224434
- ISBN-13: 978-0873224437
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.1 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,385,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"""This book is inviting with sound instructional
sequences. Excellent balance in the presentation of the sport and recreation of paddling."""
Dave Harrison
Editor in Chief, Canoe magazine
"""A great beginner's book. . . . Enjoyable and memorable."""
James R. Abel, MD
Wilderness canoe guide, Senior staff physician, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
"""Canoeing will help bring the activity of canoeing into the 21st century."""
Kim P. Whitley
Outdoor specialist, instructor, Department of Kinesiology, The College of William and Mary
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"""This book is inviting with sound instructional
sequences. Excellent balance in the presentation of the sport and recreation of paddling."""
Dave Harrison
Editor in Chief, Canoe magazine
"""A great beginner's book. . . . Enjoyable and memorable."""
James R. Abel, MD
Wilderness canoe guide, Senior staff physician, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
"""Canoeing will help bring the activity of canoeing into the 21st century."""
Kim P. Whitley
Outdoor specialist, instructor, Department of Kinesiology, The College of William and Mary
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Book Description
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Join the millions who have already discovered the fun and excitement of canoeing--this complete guide shows you how. From canoeing skills to an entire section on great destinations, Canoeing provides all the information you need to get a lifetime of enjoyment out of this great outdoor activity.
Laurie Gullion, an expert instructor and experienced canoe tour guide, makes it so easy for you to learn the basics that you'll want to start canoeing right away. Using an upbeat and engaging writing style, she discusses:
- choosing the right equipment,
- guidelines for safe canoeing, and
- flexibility and strengthening exercises for canoeists.
Gullion also explains the fundamental strokes and maneuvers that will allow you to paddle flatwater rivers and lakes efficiently and safely. With the help of dozens of full-color photos, you'll learn to execute the draw, pry, forward and reverse sweeps, forward stroke, and J stroke. Plus, you'll learn how to rescue yourself, others, and gear after a capsize.
But Canoeing is much more than a ""how-to"" book that you will use only a few times. It's loaded with reference information that has lasting value for even experienced canoeists. You'll find checklists that will help you organize single and multi-day canoe trips. You'll also find suggestions for trips to some of the best canoeing destinations around the world, including information on:
- prevailing weather conditions,
- sights to see,
- paddling distance and difficulty,
- camping facilities, and
- passport and permit needs.
For those who want to get serious about canoeing, this book shows you how to determine if you're ready to tackle whitewater runs, enter racing competitions, or try alternative forms of paddling such as sea kayaking and river kayaking. You'll also find listings and descriptions of canoeing videotapes and books, information about canoeing periodicals, and addresses for canoeing governing bodies around the world.
This book is part of the Outdoor Pursuits Series from Human Kinetics. Like all the books in the series, Canoeing emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and--most of all--the fun of outdoor activity!
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This book taught me everything I know...about canoeing, anyway., Sep 30 2005
By Mike Smith - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canoeing (Paperback)
In 1999 and 2000--as a young, adventure-crazed hippy--I spent six-and-a-half months circumnavigating the entire 1,960-miles shoreline of Lake Powell, in Utah and Arizona, in a beat-up Old Town-Tripper. I canoed the shores of every river arm, every bay, every canyon, and every cove. I lived mainly on brown rice, experienced terrifying waves and windstorms, spent weeks of the winter in crushing solitude, and months of the summer dodging drunken jet-skiers.For over six months, canoeing was my life, and this book was my only instructor. I had no clue what I was doing, but in a matter of days, studying this book and following its advice, I was able to meet every challenge nature could offer.
My next planned trip is a long kayak paddle along the entire chain of Aleutian Islands...and I'll be taking a Laurie Gullion book with me then, as well. Probably her book on coastal sea kayaking--and next time I'll practice more.
If you're interested in canoeing, get this book. It will tell you all the basic strokes you need to know, and give you good advice on safety and equipment.
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