Over 40,000 copies sold! An acknowledged classic. Foreword by Pierre Elliot Trudeau. (1995)
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Originally published in Canada in 1980, this is available in the United States for the first time. The author (now deceased) covers both single and double paddling on flat water as well as white water. Since books on canoeing are limited, this may be a well-used addition to sports/recreation collections.--
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The best book yet on how to canoe. (Globe and Mail )
Besides its outstanding instructional value, this volume is entertaining and an artistic delight. (Paddler's News Bulletin )
The ultimate book for the canoeist of every level of ability. (Canadian Camping ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Besides its outstanding instructional value, this volume is entertaining and an artistic delight. (Paddler's News Bulletin )
The ultimate book for the canoeist of every level of ability. (Canadian Camping ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Canoe technique - from the best,
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This review is from: Path of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing (Paperback)
Bill Mason and son Paul really get down to basics in canoe and paddling technique in this revised soft-cover paddling manual. This book is geared to those who want to learn everything there is about flat-water and white-water travelling. It's the most definitive guidebook on the market.
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Excelent book on the basics and love of canoeing.,
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I own both "Path of the Paddle" and "Song of the Paddle". These are the best books I have seen on canoeing, written by one of the best canoeists ever. They cover all facets of the canoe and how to use them properly. The "step-by-step" photos and the diagrams help teach proper techniques and the text is both informative and entertaining without becoming confusing or boring. Bill Mason and his son Paul have done a splendid piece of work and these books are a cherished addition to my personal library.
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best of the how-to books,
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Best canoeing book on the market. Not only is it a great how to guide on canoe handling, it is an excellent read for those long winter nights for the canoe enthusiast. The book imparts Bill Mason's love of the canoe. Written by a true legend in canoeing and wilderness film making.
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Canoeing in North America has expanded in recent years to include practically every part of the map. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
upper grip hand, back ferry position, diagonal curling wave, good bow paddler, pry eddy turn, draw sideslip, eddy exit, bow pry, stern paddler, sculling draw, nonpower face, pitch stroke, pivot strokes, stern pry, recovery rope, correction strokes, paddle side, paddling solo, whitewater racing, whitewater paddle, high brace, center thwart, eddy line, paddling side, swamped canoe Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nahanni River, Lake Superior, Petawawa River, Wally Schaber, North America, Virginia Falls, Dog River, Algonquin Park, Magnetawan River, Sulphur Mountain, Calvin Rutstrum, Ottawa River New!
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Canoeing in North America has expanded in recent years to include practically every part of the map. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
upper grip hand, back ferry position, diagonal curling wave, good bow paddler, pry eddy turn, draw sideslip, eddy exit, bow pry, stern paddler, sculling draw, nonpower face, pitch stroke, pivot strokes, stern pry, recovery rope, correction strokes, paddle side, paddling solo, whitewater racing, whitewater paddle, high brace, center thwart, eddy line, paddling side, swamped canoe Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nahanni River, Lake Superior, Petawawa River, Wally Schaber, North America, Virginia Falls, Dog River, Algonquin Park, Magnetawan River, Sulphur Mountain, Calvin Rutstrum, Ottawa River New!
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- River Rescue by Les Bechdel on page 138, and Back Matter
- Canoeing Safety and Rescue by Doug McKown in Back Matter
- The Hidden Forest: 2 by Sigurd Olson in Back Matter
- Open Horizons (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage) by Sigurd F. Olson in Back Matter
- The Complete Wilderness Paddler by James West Davidson in Back Matter
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- Canada's Best Canoe Routes by Alister Thomas on 5 pages
- Thrill of the Paddle: The Art of Whitewater Canoeing by Paul Mason on 4 pages
- Song of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Camping by Bill Mason on 4 pages
- Canoeing: A Woman's Guide by Laurie Gullion on page 120, page 121, and page 122
- Canoe Handbook, The: Techniques for Mastering the Sport of Canoeing by Slim Ray in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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