Open Canoe Technique

by Nigel Foster

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Paddling an open canoe will give you excitement, tranquillity and a passport to nature. This book will have you afloat in no time, making the canoe do what you want. It shows you a variety of paddling techniques, how to rescue (and be rescued), even how to roll. Finally, when you're ready to g=heads for the wilds, you'll learn about fast flowing rivers, portaging from lake to lake, poling, camping and sailing. Clear water, clean air and unexplored places beckon. Let's go! For the beginner:* Handling your canoe.* Safety.* Clear, straightforward language.* Stunning action photography. For the advanced paddler:* Understanding paddling techniques.* Extending your repertoire.* Adopting a green approach.* Tackling rough water. For the instructor:* Gives a logical learning sequence.* Breaks down each skill into steps.* Photo sequences show how to demonstrate each manoeuvre.
  • ISBN10 1898660263
  • ISBN13 9781898660262
  • Publish Date 25 July 1996
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 15 August 2013
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited
  • Imprint Fernhurst Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 96
  • Language English