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title: "Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers"
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# Concise, clear paddling guide Includes practical car-topping tips Covers basic & advanced strokes Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers

**Price:** R298
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## Summary

> 🛶 Paddle smarter, not harder – your gateway to water adventure!

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- **What is this?** Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers
- **How much does it cost?** R298 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Beyond Basics:** Explore advanced paddling techniques to elevate your skills and confidence.
- • **Ready for Adventure:** Includes practical tips on car-topping and gear handling for seamless trips.
- • **Compact & Actionable:** A concise guide that fits your busy lifestyle without sacrificing depth.
- • **Master the Waterways:** Learn essential canoeing strokes for lakes and rivers with expert clarity.
- • **Trusted by Pros & Camps:** Highly rated and chosen by summer camps to train the next generation of paddlers.

## Overview

Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers is a concise, well-illustrated guide that covers fundamental and advanced paddling strokes, plus practical advice on car-topping. Perfect for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts aiming to confidently navigate lakes and rivers.

## Description

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Review: Love this concise book on paddling - This is a concise, but well-done book on paddling. It includes both basic and some more difficult paddling strokes. It includes other aspects of paddling, such as car-topping. I bought 12 of them, to give to my summer camp canoeists.
Review: Great! - Basic guide. Not very long. Good illustrations. I am hoping to get a canoe and this is a good start. I'm impressed with the detail in this short book.

## Features

- INTRO PAD:CANOE BASIC LAKE/RIV

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,433,556 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Sea Kayaking #71 in Instructional Sailing #1,450 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 31 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this concise book on paddling
*by B***L on October 31, 2019*

This is a concise, but well-done book on paddling. It includes both basic and some more difficult paddling strokes. It includes other aspects of paddling, such as car-topping. I bought 12 of them, to give to my summer camp canoeists.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great!
*by D***K on December 21, 2016*

Basic guide. Not very long. Good illustrations. I am hoping to get a canoe and this is a good start. I'm impressed with the detail in this short book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good first manual for novice recreational paddlers
*by C***) on November 9, 1999*

The American Canoe Association's Introduction to Paddling, canoeing basics for lakes and rivers, is a short and clear introduction to canoeing. It describes the canoe and related equipment, how to use same, and several cautionary thoughts. The strokes described are few and clear, and river maneuvers and safety considerations are clearly laid out. A fine introductory handbook for any novice canoeist, and probably all that is needed for thye casual paddler

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*