Canoeing and Kayaking

Subject: Canoeing and Kayaking Length: 95 Pages

Canadian Olympic paddler Wolf Ruck provides a clear and well-illustrated explanation of all aspects of canoeing and kayaking technique. He includes detailed descriptions of canoe and kayak design, paddle design, safety techniques, reading white water, white water and flat water competition, and touring. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate the different strokes.

Canoeing has long been a popular North American pastime and kayaking is increasing rapidly in favor, particularly among white water and sea-kayaking enthusiasts. This book will be equally useful to beginners and to experienced paddlers who wish to improve their technique.

Wolf Ruck is a Canadian physical and health education specialist with an extensive background in outdoor education and recreation. He was an animator and consultant for Youth Outdoors Unlimited, a Canadian wilderness school for youth. As a wilderness guide for an Ontario summer camp, he has undertaken many journeys by canoe and kayak through the Canadian North. He is an expert kayaker and was a member of the Canadian Canoeing Team at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.

Also an avid cross-country skier, he translated and adapted for North American readers Cross-country Skiing by Hans Brunner and Alois Kaelin.

Publication:
Originally published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson (1974)
E-published by Biospace Corporation (2004)

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