The Complete Book of Canoeing

By I. Herbert Gordon

Book Overview

The Complete Book of Canoeing is a comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the seasoned veteran. From basic strokes and techniques to advanced rescue maneuvers, the indispensable information that veteran canoer Herb Gordon presents will benefit paddlers at all skill levels. You'll learn about basic equipment, tandem paddling, reading the water, field medicine, coping with wind and waves, lining and tracking, canoeing with children, river rescue and survival, and much more Heavily illustrated with pictures and helpful diagrams and written with Herb's irresistible sense of humor, this book is a must have for every canoeing adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762709006
• ISBN13: 9780762709007
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Learn the basics about canoeing

The material presented in this book is easy to understand, and also entertaining. The entire book can be read within a day. I recommend this book to learn the basics of canoeing.

Beginner canoeist

I think that this book covered a lot of the material needed for canoeing and is a good guide for teaching younger kids before going on a canoe trip. That is the reason that I looked at this book because I am an environmental educator and was planning a canoe trip. It is a good source.