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Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series)

Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series)

Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series)
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Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series) Paperback - 2007

by Jacobson, Cliff

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Falcon Guides. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. 3rd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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  • Title Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series)
  • Author Jacobson, Cliff
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 3rd
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 80
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Falcon Guides
  • Publication date 2007-03-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G08B-01725
  • ISBN 9780762740130 / 0762740132
  • Weight 0.36 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.88 x 6.13 x 0.29 in (22.56 x 15.57 x 0.74 cm)
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress subjects Canoes and canoeing
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007000465
  • Dewey Decimal Code 797.122

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Reader reviews for Basic Essentials® Canoeing (Basic Essentials Series)

From the publisher

Continuing his efforts to increase the skill level of paddlers, Cliff Jacobson offers some unique canoeing techniques and custom design tips never before released. In this fully revised third edition, you'll discover how to choose a canoe that's right for you; select canoe accessories from paddles and PFDs to knee pads and waterproof gear bags; lift, portage, and transport your canoe with ease; master the basic paddling strokes, then learn how to canoe in whitewater and currents; and rescue yourself or a friend after capsizing.

From the rear cover

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

About the author

Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoors writers and wilderness canoe guides. He is a retired environmental science teacher, an outdoors skills instructor, a canoeing and camping consultant, and the author of more than a dozen top-selling books on canoeing and camping. He is a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame.
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