Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers

Rating:
Summary: Good first manual for novice recreational paddlers
Review: The American Canoe Association's Introduction to Paddling, canoeing basics for lakes and rivers, is a short and clear introduction to canoeing. It describes the canoe and related equipment, how to use same, and several cautionary thoughts.

The strokes described are few and clear, and river maneuvers and safety considerations are clearly laid out.

A fine introductory handbook for any novice canoeist, and probably all that is needed for thye casual paddler