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Laurie Gullion, expert canoeist, teaches women how to get on the water with little frustration. This comprehensive guide includes learning the basic strokes...problem-solving tips...solo strategies...planning river trips...transporting the boat...and more. Add the personal stories of women canoeists, and "Canoeing" is guaranteed to increase the reader's confidence and pleasure in the sport.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Introduction About this book Chapter 1: Great Beginnings Exploring new places The exploration within The lure of canoeing Chapter 2: The Female Canoeist Modern canoeing for women Who canoes today? Types of canoeing Chapter 3: Getting Started Common concerns Friendly clubs The outfitter option Instructional schools Chapter 4: Getting Friendly with Your Canoe Naming the canoe Naming the paddle The impact of boat shape Transporting the canoe to water Entering and stabilizing the canoe Chapter 5: Paddling Straight The one-stroke strategy Paddling forward with the J stroke Solo canoe strategies Chapter 6: Turning a Canoe The onside spin with a draw stroke Onside U-turn while underway The offside spin Offside U-turn while underway Turning a canoe solo Leaning a canoe Chapter 7: Your Rescue Responsibilities Capsize prevention Active self-rescue in flatwater Assisting with a flatwater rescue Group swiftwater rescues Chapter 8: Getting Equipped Selecting a paddle Selecting a life vest Selecting a canoe Outfitting your canoe Your canoeing closet Safety equipment and accessories TLC for your gear Chapter 9: The Canoe Trip Getting organized Route-finding on large lakes A family affair Safe travel trips on the water Understanding whitewater rivers Route-finding in whitewater Trip essentials Chapter 10: Tips and More Tips Conditioning for canoeing Paddling while pregnant Canoeing with a physical limitation Canoeing responsibly Chapter 11: Resources Index

About the Author :
Wilderness guide, college outdoor program coordinator, and American Canoe Association instructor trainer, Laurie Gullion has paddled more than 6,000 miles. She has taught canoeing to people of all ages and has written six books on canoeing, kayaking, and skiing and numerous magazine articles for Canoe & Kayak magazine.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780070251991
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 144
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 185 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0070251991
  • Publisher Date: 16 May 1999
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 349 gr


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