Both newcomers and experts will enjoy this thorough guide - the first book on marathon canoe racing in over a decade. It is packed with the latest information on technique, equipment, and racing tactics. Illustrated with action shots from across North America, it is designed for runners, cyclists, and skiers looking for a new sport; for recreational canoeists who may want to try a new sport; and for canoe racers who want to learn more about the subtleties of racing. The style is direct and brisk - racer to racer throughout. 
You'll learn how to: Break into competitive canoe racing Cut through the confusing jargon and choose exactly the right canoe and paddle for you Set up your boat like a pro Train for top canoe racing performance Develop a powerful forward stroke Read the river to find the fast racing lanes Ride the stern wake or the side wake Use shallow water to your advantage Find tactical opportunities in every race Put together a successful canoe triathlon team

Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing

Sports & Outdoors

Mansfield, Dick

Heed, Peter

Water Sports

Acorn Pub

This revised edition of Canoe Racing is packed with the latest information on technique, equipment and tactics, and is illustrated with action shots from across North America. Peter Heed, the Attorney General of New Hampshire, is a competitive marathon canoe racer and is a seven-time National Marathon and Whitewater Canoe Champion. Dick Mansfield is a writer/publisher based in Vermont.

Vitesse Pr

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Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing

Canoe Racing: The Competitor's Guide to Marathon and Downriver Canoe Racing