The Basic Essentials of Canoeing by Cliff Jacobson

The Basic Essentials of Canoeing by Cliff Jacobson

For a generation, the Basic Essentials(R) series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials(R) books tell you what you need to know. Discover how to: Choose a tandem or solo canoe that's right for youTell a good canoe from a bad one Select canoe accessories, including paddles, PFDs, and portage yokes Customize your canoe for greater comfort and safetyLift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease (there are tricks!)Master basic paddling strokes and confidently maneuver your canoe in currents Rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing and avoid making dangerous mistakesChoose a safe course through whitewater and currents

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is an outdoors skills instructor and a professional outfitter and guide, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. Cliff recently retired from teaching middle school environmental science and now splits his time between canoeing and camping, and sharing his love for the sport by writing and teaching about it. In 2003 the American Canoe Association presented Cliff with the Legends of Paddling Award and inducted him into the ACA Hall of Fame.

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ISBN 13	9780934802390
ISBN 10	0934802394
Title	The Basic Essentials of Canoeing
Author	Cliff Jacobson
Series	Basic Essentials Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	ICS Books Inc
Year published	1988-10-01
Number of pages	41
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.