The Complete Book of Canoeing (Canoeing How-To) » (3RD)

Herb Gordon has been paddling North American waterways for more than 30 years. He is currently a national wilderness trip leader and canoe instructor. During his twenty years as a writer and senior producer at NBC News, he won the coveted Peabody award three times for his documentaries. His articles have appeared in such publications as Field & Stream, Skiing, Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times.

A comprehensive guide for the beginner and an invaluable reference book for the seasoned veteran. Learn basic strokes and maneuvers; advanced paddling; classification of rivers and rapids; outdoor cookery; first aid for canoeists; coping with wind and waves; portaging; lining and tracking; solo paddling; canoeing with children; river rescue and survival; and emergency procedures.

Library Journal

While this book is aimed at the beginner, it contains much information that will interest the intermediate paddler as well. The basic canoeing strokes are covered in detail, as is the basic equipment required. The author, a national wilderness canoe trip leader for the Sierra Club, also discusses maneuvering in heavy wind, wilderness travel, travel with children, emergency procedures, cooking, and first aid. Despite its title, much of the material in this book seems beyond the scope of a beginner's book but should whet the novice's appetite for further reading. This book will fill the needs of libraries seeking a single book to cover the topic and will complement large subject collections as well.--Donald H. Dederick, SUNY Health Science Ctr., Brooklyn

(1) Basic Equipment (2) Paddling (3) Getting Underway (4) Liveries and Outfitters (5) Short Trips (6) Canoeing with Kids (7) Wilderness Travel (8) Outdoor Cuisine (9) Field Medicine (10) Protecting Our Rivers