Center thwart, shallow arch, roostertail, low brace--sound familiar?
If not, those terms and many more canoeing fundamentals are explained in
the first book in Stackpole's Paddling Basics series. Whether one's
paddling prowess is limited to a calm lake once a year or a weeklong
white water adventure, the information provided can guide anyone through
such decisions as what type of canoe to purchase or how to navigate
around a swirling current, known as an eddy. Writing in a clear,
get-to-the-point style, Kuhne takes the reader through boat design,
stroke techniques, the reading of currents, and safety tips, such as how
to pull a swamped boat to shore. Line drawings, for example, those
illustrating the difference between an expedition canoe and a
recreational canoe or advanced strokes such as the cross draw, pry, and
duffek, clarify and complement the text. Canoeing may be a
self-propelled sport, but assistance provided by this book will be
greatly appreciated by both beginner and experienced paddlers.
Brenda Barrera (Booklist)