Harry Roberts and Steve Salins guide canoeists in everything they need to know, such as choosing the right paddle, safe launches, basic forward, turning and correction strokes, and working in wind, waves, and moving water.

BASIC ILLUSTRATED CANOE PADDLING

Discover how to:

• Choose a paddle and outfit a canoe
• Launch a canoe safely
• Perform the basic forward, turning, and correction strokes
• Maneuver the canoe
• Paddle in wind, waves, and moving water

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Falcon Guides’ BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.

About the Author

Harry Robertswas an avid canoeist who advocated a more efficient paddling style. He was editor ofWilderness CampingandPaddlermagazines, and founder and editor ofCanoesport Journal.Steve Salinsis a veteran paddling instructor and the Canoe Technique columnist forCanoe & Kayakmagazine.

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