Basic Essentials® Canoeing

by Cliff Jacobson

Overview

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 third 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762740130
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	03/01/2007
Series:	Basic Essentials Series
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.