Path of the paddle by Mason, Bill

ISBN: 0442296304

Author: Mason, Bill

Condition: new

Path of the Paddle is the most successful canoeing book published in North America, an acknowledged classic. It is an intelligent blend of canoe instruction and artistry that appeals to novices and experts alike. Paul Mason, Bill Mason's son, and himself a canoeist, has completely revised Path of the Paddle to reflect today's techniques and equipment. Known as the Paddler's Bible, this book is a terrific addition that will attract a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Featuring black and white photographs of step-by-step instructions and a 16 page color insert, Path of the Paddle covers a broad range of topics-everything from the basics, such as parts of the canoe, to advanced techniques for whitewater maneuvers. Other subjects include:

safety precautions
paddling strokes
running rapids
what to do when things go wrong, e.g. wipeouts!
tracking and lining
how to choose a canoe
no-trace camping.

About the Author:

As a teenager, Mason appeared in the acclaimed Path of the Paddle series of canoe instruction films and book. He was a bronze medalist at the 1993 World Whitewater Rodeo Championship. He is an experienced canoe guide, accredited whitewater instructor and freelance cartoonist.

Bill Mason was one of Canada's leading canoeists and conservationists, an artist and an award-winning filmmaker for the National Film Board of Canada. His best-known films are Cry of the Wild, Paddle to the Sea, Song of the Paddle and the Path of the Paddle series.