Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide To The Art Of Canoeing Av Gary Mcguffin, Joanie Mcguffin

<p> The most comprehensive canoeing techniques book ever is now available for the first time in paperback. </p><p> Illustrated with 600 full-color photographs, this wide-ranging book is designed with both beginner and seasoned canoeists in mind. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America''s most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness and balance. </p><p> The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, safety and rescue techniques - even how to tie a canoe on your vehicle. </p><p> Recommended by both the American Canoe Association and Paddle Canada, <b>Paddle Your Own Canoe</b> features:<ul> <li/>Canoeist''s vocabulary <li/>Selecting the right canoe <li/>Selecting the right paddle <li/>Portaging techniques <li/>Self-rescue techniques <li/>Solo whitewater spins <li/>Complete flatwater techniques <li/>Complete whitewater techniques </ul></p>