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Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

by Gary McGuffin (Author), Joanie McGuffin (Author)

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Synopsis

This is the most comprehensive book on canoeing techniques ever published! Illustrated with 600 full-colour photographs, the wide-ranging text is designed for both beginner and seasoned canoeists. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness & balance. 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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Publisher: Boston Mills Press
Published: 01 Jan 2003
ISBN 10: 1550463772
ISBN 13: 9781550463774

Media Reviews
The great thing about their advice is that it's entirely practical, based on long experience, and aimed at anyone who simply wants to improve canoeing techniques.--Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal (06/29/2003)
The most comprehensive book ever written on canoeing technique... essential guide for recreational paddlers is packed with information.-- (09/01/2003)
Helpful to both seasoned and novice canoers, the book includes illustrated instructions for everything from loading the canoe on top of the car to maneuvers in rapids.--Globe and Mail (07/05/2003)
This is, quite simply, the best presented instructional canoeing book ever. It surpasses even Bill Mason.-- (06/01/2008)
These books focus on paddling techniques, including maintaining balance and safety in the full range of currents. The kayak book also includes a special section on kayak camping. Excellent for those ready to take basic skills to the next level. (reviewed with Paddle Your Own Kayak)-- (05/01/2009)
Author Bio

Gary and Joanie McGuffin are known worldwide for their expeditions as professional adventurers. They regularly publish feature articles in such magazines as Explore, Canoe and Kayak, River, and Photo Life. Their book, Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea, received the Great Lakes Booksellers' Association Best Book Award.