Open Canoe Technique
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7060016
Open Canoe Technique
Paddling an open canoe will give you excitement, tranquillity and a passport to nature.
This book will have you afloat in no time, making the canoe do what you want. It shows you a variety of paddling techniques, how to rescue (and be rescued). Finally, when you're ready to head for the wilds, you'll learn about fast-flowing rivers, portaging from lake to lake, poling, camping and sailing.
Clear water, clean air and unexplored places beckon. Let's go!
For the Beginner:
Handling your canoe
Safety
Clear, straightforward language
Stunning action photography
For the Advanced Paddler
Understanding paddling techniques
Extending your repertoire
Adopting a green approach
Tackling rough water
For the Instructor.
Gives a logical learning sequence
Breaks down each skill into steps
Photo sequences show how to demonstrate each manoeuvre
Nigel Foster is one of the most respected canoe gurus in the world. He holds the British Canoe Union Advanced Proficiency and Senior Instructor awards in open canoe, has led countless expeditions and has canoed solo across the Hudson Straight.
Paddling an open canoe will give you excitement, tranquillity and a passport to nature.
This book will have you afloat in no time, making the canoe do what you want. It shows you a variety of paddling techniques, how to rescue (and be rescued). Finally, when you're ready to head for the wilds, you'll learn about fast-flowing rivers, portaging from lake to lake, poling, camping and sailing.
Clear water, clean air and unexplored places beckon. Let's go!
For the Beginner:
Handling your canoe
Safety
Clear, straightforward language
Stunning action photography
For the Advanced Paddler
Understanding paddling techniques
Extending your repertoire
Adopting a green approach
Tackling rough water
For the Instructor.
Gives a logical learning sequence
Breaks down each skill into steps
Photo sequences show how to demonstrate each manoeuvre
Nigel Foster is one of the most respected canoe gurus in the world. He holds the British Canoe Union Advanced Proficiency and Senior Instructor awards in open canoe, has led countless expeditions and has canoed solo across the Hudson Straight.
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