From the back:
A recreational canoeist in his native Texas, Rick Sparkman thought he knew all about the sport when he moved to Nova Scotia in 1981. Getting dumped from his canoe in one of the swift, cold rivers of his new home adjusted his thinking.
Woodlands Canoeing is a guide to the pleasures of canoeing in the northern woodlands, where the channels are narrow, the water is swift and often shallow, and conditions can vary from day to day. Designed for novice canoeists or those accustomed to canoeing on more predictable rivers and lakes, the book mixes practical instruction in paddling, poling, lining, and portaging with historical insights and personal stories. Drawing upon his years of experience as a solo and tandem canoeist, Sparkman also includes chapters on canoe tripping and camping in comfort, canoeing with children, and , for the real enthusiasts, the delights of winter canoeing.
As well as canoeing in all seasons, Rick Sparkman teaches marketing at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and he serves on the board of directors of Mountain Equipment Co-op. Readers of Eastern Woods and Waters will recognize the clarity of his writing and his keen sense of humour.
Published in 1998.
What’s included:
- 155 page book
Shipping and Handling is $6.99 within Canada and $13.99 to the US.
Index:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
ORIGINS OF THE MODERN CANOE
CANOES AND PADDLES
- Canoes
- Paddles
- Carving Your Own Paddle
CANOEING EQUIPMENT
- For the Canoe
- For the Canoeist
- Other Personal Equipment
TANDEM PADDLING
- Four Strokes That Will Get You Across a Lake
- More Strokes for Versatility
- Keeping on Course
- Rescues
SOLO PADDLING
- Solo Canoes
- Paddling Position
- Some New Strokes
CANOEING WITHOUT A PADDLE
- Poles
- Learning to Pole
- Lining
THE PORTAGE TRAIL
- Carrying Your Canoe
- Carrying Your Gear
CANOEING WITH KIDS
DRY CAMPS
- Tarps
- Tents
FIRE AND FOOD
- Building a Good Fire
- Cooking on a Fire
- Cooking on a Stove
- Miscellaneous Good Advice
MOVING WATER
- Assessing Your Route
- Handling Your Canoe
CANOEING AROUND THE CALENDAR
- Fall Canoeing
- Winter Canoeing
- Canoeing From Ice Out Through Summer
NOT ROUGHING IT
Bibliography
List of Illustrations