Author: Andrew Westwood
Publisher: Fox Chapel/Heliconia Press, Jul 2012
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-896980-69-4
Synopsis
Learn about: the equip & how to choose it; Essential strokes & techniques; Offside & advanced strokes; How to paddle tandem & solo; &, Capsize recovery & safety issues. It helps you to learn to paddle a canoe comfortably, efficiently, & safely. 9x7 inches, 144 pgs.
More Information
This book is for all levels of paddlers, providing beginners with the skills they need to manoeuver a canoe effectively on flat water, and offering more experienced paddlers expert advice on how to hone their skills. Whether you enjoy small day trips around local lakes and slow moving rivers, overnight trips, or expeditions, Andrew Westwood's thoughtful and clear breakdown of canoeing principles, skills, and techniques make this book a must have for solo and tandem paddlers who are interested in maximizing their enjoyment of the canoe.
The Heliconia Press is the award-winning publisher of paddlesport books and DVDs, founded in Canada in 1995 by the family of World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting. The company specialises in outdoor survival, watersports and extreme fishing.
