Basic Essentials – Canoeing
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 distil 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 bad 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 maneuvre your canoe in currents
- Rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing and avoid making dangerous mistakes
- Choose a safe course through white water and currents.
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