Paddling Basics: Canoeing [Paperback]

Cecil Kuhne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Series: Paddling Basics

The first in the Paddling Basics series. Equipment, basic and advanced paddling techniques, and safety measures. Checklists and resources for preparing a canoe outing.

Editorial Reviews

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Center thwart, shallow arch, roostertail, low brace--sound familiar? If not, those terms and many more canoeing fundamentals are explained in the first book in Stackpole's Paddling Basics series. Whether one's paddling prowess is limited to a calm lake once a year or a weeklong white water adventure, the information provided can guide anyone through such decisions as what type of canoe to purchase or how to navigate around a swirling current, known as an eddy. Writing in a clear, get-to-the-point style, Kuhne takes the reader through boat design, stroke techniques, the reading of currents, and safety tips, such as how to pull a swamped boat to shore. Line drawings, for example, those illustrating the difference between an expedition canoe and a recreational canoe or advanced strokes such as the cross draw, pry, and duffek, clarify and complement the text. Canoeing may be a self-propelled sport, but assistance provided by this book will be greatly appreciated by both beginner and experienced paddlers. Brenda Barrera

About the Author

Cecil Kuhne is an experienced kayaker and a regular contributor to Paddler magazine. He lives in Dallas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728811
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728812
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,378,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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