<p>The most comprehensive canoeing techniques book ever is now available for the first time in paperback. </p><p>Illustrated with 600 full-color photographs, this wide-ranging book is designed with both beginner and seasoned canoeists in mind. Gary & Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness and balance. </p><p>The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, safety and rescue techniques - even how to tie a canoe on your vehicle.</p><p>Recommended by both the American Canoe Association and Paddle Canada, <b>Paddle Your Own Canoe</b> features:<ul><li />Canoeist's vocabulary<li />Selecting the right canoe <li />Selecting the right paddle<li />Portaging techniques<li />Self-rescue techniques<li />Solo whitewater spins<li />Complete flatwater techniques<li />Complete whitewater techniques</ul></p>