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Today's best canoes are faster, sleeker, lighter and stronger than anything the native Americans ever built! Family sized tandem canoes that weigh under 45 pounds - and solo canoes that weigh less than 30 pounds! - are a reality. Despite continuing innovation, the basics of how to paddle, pack, and portage canoes has not changed. Canoeists must still be able to paddle a straight course, turn sharply, brace in currents, and execute a host of other maneuvers. And every paddler must know how to avoid rocks, waterfalls, dams, and other dangers. In this book, you'll learn how to:
choose a tandem or solo canoe that's right for you. tell a good canoe from a bad one select canoe accessories - paddles, PFD's, portage yokes, etc. customize your canoe for greater comfort and safety. lift, 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. avoid making dangerous mistakes.Choose a safe course through rapids.
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| Price: | $8.95 |
| Publish Date: | 03/01/2007 |
| Edition: | Third Edition |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 80 |
| Trim Size: | 6x9 |
| Publisher: | Falcon |
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