Basic Essentials Canoeing (Paperback)

Cliff Jacobson

ISBN 10: 0762740132 / ISBN 13: 9780762740130

Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Old Saybrook, 2007

Beschreibung

Paperback. Continuing his efforts to increase the skill level of paddlers, Cliff Jacobson offers some unique canoeing techniques and custom design tips never before released. In this fully revised third edition, you'll discover how to choose a canoe that's right for you; select canoe accessories from paddles and PFDs to knee pads and waterproof gear bags; lift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease; master the basic paddling strokes, then learn how to canoe in whitewater and currents; and rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing. An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780762740130

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Basic Essentials Canoeing (Paperback)
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Old Saybrook
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0762740132
• ISBN-13: 9780762740130
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 3. Auflage
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

Continuing his efforts to increase the skill level of paddlers, Cliff Jacobson offers some unique canoeing techniques and custom design tips never before released. In this fully revised third edition, you'll discover how to choose a canoe that's right for you; select canoe accessories from paddles and PFDs to knee pads and waterproof gear bags; lift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease; master the basic paddling strokes, then learn how to canoe in whitewater and currents; and rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.