Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking written by Canoe and Kayak Magazine and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2004-07-06 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't get caught without a paddle... Filled with nearly 100 photos and illustrations, this must-have guide-written by the foremost paddlesports experts-gives the aspiring canoe or kayak adventurer everything he or she needs to know before taking the plunge. Inside, discover how to choose between buying a canoe or a kayak, understand paddling techniques and strokes, and find out how to plan a trip and choose an outfitter or guide.