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Basic Illustrated Canoeing
Contributor(s): Jacobson, Cliff (Author), Levin, Lon (Author)
ISBN: 0762747595     ISBN-13: 9780762747597
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2008
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Annotation: Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, 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.

BASIC ILLUSTRATED CANOEING


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 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

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.



Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Canoeing
Dewey: 797.122
LCCN: 2007049917
Series: Basic Illustrated
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 6.06" W x 8.93" (0.48 lbs) 96 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, 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.

Contributor Bio(s): Jacobson, Cliff: - Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a canoeing consultant and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on camping and canoeing. He lives in River Falls, Wisconsin.