Paddle your way to fun, fitness, and adventure with this all inclusive guide to the sport of canoeing. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to get started: Tips on choosing the right canoe or equipment; Techniques for paddling in quiet water, moving water, and white water; Recommendations for safety and fitness; Suggestions for planning canoe trips and longer expeditions; Advice on becoming involved in competitive canoeing. Informative, precise, and fully illustrated with helpful photographs and step-by-step drawings, Canoeing will enhance every aspect of your time on the water.