Includes index. "Outdoor skills for life" -- Cover.
Contents:
Letter from Josh Brankman, executive director, Outward Bound USA -- About Outward Bound -- Preface: getting started -- Introduction: the case for canoeing -- Parts of a canoe -- Factors to consider when choosing a canoe -- Canoeing necessities and accessories -- How far do I go and other trip planning concerns -- About river levels, lake levels, and tides -- Canoeing hazards -- Canoeing safety -- The strokes -- Navigation for canoers -- Loading and unloading your canoe -- What to wear while canoeing -- Traveling with your canoe -- Shuttling and outfitters -- About portaging -- Canoe camping -- Canoe repair -- Appendix A: canoeing checklist -- Appendix B: canoe terminology.
Summary:
"An illustrated guide to the fundamentals of canoeing, including solid instruction on all aspects of canoeing, from types of canoes to equipment choices, paddle and on-the-water techniques, safety tips, and more. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward Bound, this book combines expert instruction with practical tips to ensure a fun and a satisfying canoe trip for your next outdoor adventure"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.