Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 80 pages
- Published by: Falcon
- Edition: 3rd Edition March 1, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0762740132
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0762740130
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Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
- Weighs: 4 ounces
Product Description
An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.
Back Cover Copy
For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know. Discover how to:
Choose a tandem or solo canoe that’s right for you
Tell a good canoe from a terrible one
Select canoe accessories, including paddles, PFDs, and portage yokes
Customize your canoe for greater comfort and safety
Lift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease (there are tricks!)
Master basic paddling strokes and confidently maneuver your canoe in currents
Rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing and avoid making dangerous mistakes
Choose a safe course through whitewater and currents
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