For a generation, the Basic Essentials® 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® books tell you what you need to know.

 

Learn how to:
Choose a paddle and outfit a canoe
Launch a canoe safely
Perform the basic forward, turning, and correction strokes
Maneuver the canoe
Paddle in wind, waves, and moving water