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The Canoe Handbook

Autor: Slim Ray

Número de Páginas: 228

The essential maneuvers for all canoeists, developed at the acclaimed Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Canoe Nation

Autor: Bruce Erickson

Número de Páginas: 254

More than an ancient means of transportation and trade, the canoe has come to be a symbol of Canada itself. In Canoe Nation, Bruce Erickson argues that the canoe’s sentimental power has come about through a set of narratives that attempt to legitimize a particular vision of Canada that overvalues the nation’s connection to nature. From Alexander Mackenzie to Grey Owl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the canoe authenticates Canada’s reputation as a tolerant, environmentalist nation, even when there is abundant evidence to the contrary. Ultimately, the stories we tell about the canoe need to be understood as moments in the ever-contested field of cultural politics.

Paddling Know-How: A Complete Guide to Mastering Your Canoe Adventure

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 170

Discover the Enchanting World of Canoeing: A Comprehensive Guide for Navigating Waterways with Grace and Confidence Embark on an extraordinary canoeing journey with Paddling Know-How: A Complete Guide to Mastering Your Canoe Adventure, your ultimate guide to mastering this timeless art form. Whether you're a seasoned paddler seeking to refine your skills or a novice eager to explore the wonders of canoeing, this comprehensive guide provides the knowledge and practical advice you need to navigate any waterway with grace and confidence. Within these pages, you'll find a wealth of information covering every aspect of canoeing, from selecting the right canoe and essential gear to mastering basic and advanced paddling techniques. Learn how to navigate different water conditions, from calm lakes and flowing rivers to the thrilling rapids of whitewater streams. Discover the art of canoe camping and overnight trips, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature's waterways. For those passionate about fishing, delve into the specialized techniques of canoe fishing, including choosing the right canoe, essential gear, and effective fishing methods. Whether you prefer trolling or fly...

The Canoe Theory

Autor: Dave Hibbard

Número de Páginas: 170

"The Canoe Theory compares an organization and its members to a canoe and its crew. Like canoes, businesses need every member to "paddle" together for greater success. Today, more than ever, employers and employees feel disconnected from one another. The Canoe Theory provides solutions to difficult challenges business leaders and employees alike face and details how to bridge the gap and "paddle" together. This short yet powerful book lays out the seven simple principles of The Canoe Theory and how implementing them equals organizational success. Business leaders from across the country from organizations such as The Irvine Company, DuPont, and Steelcase (just to name a few) practice "The Canoe Theory." Evaluate your organizational needs, read this book, and turn your business or organization into a dynamic force with The Canoe Theory!" -Amazon.com editorial review "The Canoe Theory captures the essence of the type of corporate culture which produces best in class results. It is a must read for anyone in management."-Patricia Cochran, CFO of VSP, the nation's largest specialized health plan for vision care, which has been listed on Fortune magazine's "100 best companies to work...

Inheriting a Canoe Paddle

Autor: Misao Dean

Número de Páginas: 241

If the canoe is a symbol of Canada, what kind of Canada does it symbolize? Inheriting a Canoe Paddle looks at how the canoe has come to symbolize love of Canada for non-aboriginal Canadians and provides a critique of this identification’s unintended consequences for First Nations. Written with an engaging, personal style, it is both a scholarly examination and a personal reflection, delving into representations of canoes and canoeing in museum displays, historical re-enactments, travel narratives, the history of wilderness expeditions, artwork, film, and popular literature. Misao Dean opens the book with the story of inheriting her father’s canoe paddle and goes on to explore the canoe paddle as a national symbol – integral to historical tales of exploration and trade, central to Pierre Trudeau’s patriotism, and unique to Canadians wanting to distance themselves from British and American national myths. Throughout, Inheriting a Canoe Paddle emphasizes the importance of self-consciously evaluating the meaning we give to canoes as objects and to canoeing as an activity.

Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips

Autor: Laurel Archer

Número de Páginas: 348

This first volume of the guidebook series Northern British Columbia Canoe Tripsdescribes in detail eight northern BC paddling routes over eleven rivers, and is designed to provide canoeists with all the information they require to plan a river trip appropriate to their skill level and special interests. Each route includes: a summary of the main attractions of the trip where to start and where to finish along the river trip length in days and kilometres required maps suggestions about when to go star ratings for difficulty and for historical and recreational value Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips: Volume Onecovers numerous routes never documented in any publication before, including the Taku, Jennings, Omineca and Gataga rivers, among others, as well as more well-known favourites such as Fort Nelson and the Dease. The book provides paddlers of all types with a variety of river trips to choose from based on comprehensive and comparative information, as well as detailed and specific navigational notes to aid them along their chosen route.

The Ghosts of Canoe Lake

Autor: Gaye Clemson

Número de Páginas: 83

Over the last 15 years, Gaye. I. Clemson, a resident of Canoe Lake has been collecting stories and recollections from fellow Algonquin Park residents in an effort to capture the voices and history of this vibrant community. Ghosts of Canoe Lake, is the fifth book in her series of insights into a group that has been and continues to be an integral part of the historical fabric of this majestic place in Northern Ontario. In summer she can be found on Canoe Lake or at algonquinparkheritage.com. In winter she resides in Capitola, CA with her twin sons. Other Publications: Gertrude Baskerville: The Lady of Algonquin Park Algonquin Voices: Selected Stories of Canoe Lake Women Rock Lake Station: Settlement Stories Since 1896 Treasuring Algonquin: Sharing Scenes from 100 Years of Leaseholding Tom Thomson Murder Mystery Game MORE ABOUT: Algonquin Park's Portage Store

The Politics of the Canoe

Autor: Bruce Erickson , Sarah Wylie Krotz

Número de Páginas: 320

Popularly thought of as a recreational vehicle and one of the key ingredients of an ideal wilderness getaway, the canoe is also a political vessel. A potent symbol and practice of Indigenous cultures and traditions, the canoe has also been adopted to assert conservation ideals, feminist empowerment, citizenship practices, and multicultural goals. Documenting many of these various uses, this book asserts that the canoe is not merely a matter of leisure and pleasure; it is folded into many facets of our political life. Taking a critical stance on the canoe, The Politics of the Canoe expands and enlarges the stories that we tell about the canoe’s relationship to, for example, colonialism, nationalism, environmentalism, and resource politics. To think about the canoe as a political vessel is to recognize how intertwined canoes are in the public life, governance, authority, social conditions, and ideologies of particular cultures, nations, and states. Almost everywhere we turn, and any way we look at it, the canoe both affects and is affected by complex political and cultural histories. Across Canada and the U.S., canoeing cultures have been born of activism and resistance as much as ...

Canoe the Diverse Waters of New Jersey

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 142

New Jersey, with its diverse waterways, offers an abundance of opportunities for canoeing enthusiasts. From the scenic Delaware River to the coastal bays of the Jersey Shore, there's something for every paddler. This comprehensive guidebook provides all the information you need to plan and enjoy a canoe trip in the Garden State. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just starting out, this guide has something for you. It covers everything from choosing the right canoe and packing for your trip to learning basic canoeing techniques and navigating different water conditions. You'll also find detailed descriptions of New Jersey's most popular canoeing destinations, including state parks, rivers, lakes, bays, and coastal waterways. With its clear instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photographs, this guide will help you make the most of your canoeing adventures in New Jersey. So grab your paddle and get ready to explore the Garden State's hidden gems! In this book, you'll discover: * The best canoeing spots in New Jersey, from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore * Detailed descriptions of each destination, including difficulty level, distance, and points of interest * Tips for...

Prehistoric Canoe Builders

Autor: Sierra Layne , Ai

Número de Páginas: 162

Prehistoric Canoe Builders unveils the pivotal role of ancient boatbuilding in shaping human history, demonstrating how indigenous communities transformed waterways into vital trade routes and cultural highways. The book explores the ingenious methods and diverse materials used in prehistoric boat construction, from birch bark canoes in northern regions to dugout logs and reed bundles elsewhere. It highlights the profound impact these watercraft had on migration patterns, cultural exchange, and resource distribution, revealing how canoes were integral to the social, economic, and even spiritual lives of early societies. This study uniquely blends archaeological findings, ethnographic studies, and experimental reconstruction to provide a multifaceted view. For example, the book illustrates how replicating ancient canoe construction techniques provides researchers with valuable insights into the skills and knowledge required to build these watercraft. By delving into specific case studies from around the world, the book reveals the technological innovations and environmental adaptations of prehistoric people. The book progresses systematically, first introducing fundamental canoe...

Canoe Carving Craft

Autor: Evelyn Foster , Ai

Número de Páginas: 153

""Canoe Carving Craft"" explores the deep connection between river communities and their environment through the art of canoe building. More than just a means of transportation, canoe carving embodies cultural resilience, ecological knowledge, and community identity, acting as a living archive of a people's history and relationship with nature. The book reveals intriguing facts, such as how the designs of canoes reflect a community's intimate understanding of local waterways and how the choice of materials showcases sustainable harvesting practices passed down through generations. The book progresses through different aspects of canoe carving, starting with an introduction to various canoe styles and communities, then moving into material sourcing, construction techniques, and the cultural and spiritual significance of canoes. It uniquely combines detailed technical descriptions with in-depth analyses of the craft's cultural and ecological importance. This approach allows readers to understand not only how canoes are made but also why they are vital to the identity and survival of river families. Through ethnographic research, oral histories, and firsthand observations, ""Canoe...

Far Distant Echo: A Journey by Canoe from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay

Autor: Fred Marks , Jay Timmerman

Número de Páginas: 304

Outdoorsmen and armchair travelers will encounter history, ravenous insects, trail menus, hungry bears, and the quiet joys of endurance in this intriguing recounting of a 2008 canoe expedition. Six men began a 1,300-mile canoe trip along a traditional fur-trading route. During the two-and-a-half-month expedition, four of them dropped out. One of the two who saw it through (Marks) turned 62 on the trail, and the satisfaction of the authors at completing the trek is expressed in vibrant if understated language: "Both of our hearts were racing. We had made it." The highly detailed account of planning the trip underscores the atmosphere of authenticity, and problems encountered along the way ring true. This is no journal of transcendental rapture; the emphasis is on the incidental and, often, on mishaps. Moments of serendipity, too, are presented keenly. Publishers Weekly 07/09/2012

The Survival of the Bark Canoe

Autor: John Mcphee

Número de Páginas: 148

In Greenville, New Hampshire, a small town in the southern part of the state, Henri Vaillancourt makes birch-bark canoes in the same manner and with the same tools that the Indians used. The Survival of the Bark Canoe is the story of this ancient craft and of a 150-mile trip through the Maine woods in those graceful survivors of a prehistoric technology. It is a book squarely in the tradition of one written by the first tourist in these woods, Henry David Thoreau, whose The Maine Woods recounts similar journeys in similar vessel. As McPhee describes the expedition he made with Vaillancourt, he also traces the evolution of the bark canoe, from its beginnings through the development of the huge canoes used by the fur traders of the Canadian North Woods, where the bark canoe played the key role in opening up the wilderness. He discusses as well the differing types of bark canoes, whose construction varied from tribe to tribe, according to custom and available materials. In a style as pure and as effortless as the waters of Maine and the glide of a canoe, John McPhee has written one of his most fascinating books, one in which his talents as a journalist are on brilliant display.

The Deep-sea Canoe

Autor: Alan Richard Tippett

Número de Páginas: 148

This updated version of Tippett s 1977, The Deep Sea Canoe, describes a significant but often overlooked aspect of the expansion of Christianity in the South Pacific, that of South Sea Island believers who carried the gospel from one island to another in their deep sea canoes. It is a well-researched study by one who knew the islands and their people, a man known by the Fijians as one who spoke their language."

How to Canoe and Kayak Like a Pro

Autor: Ashley P. Watson Norris

Número de Páginas: 50

With this "How-to" guide, readers will learn all the basic knowledge of canoeing and kayaking and the important aspects of each. Between the terminology and necessary gear to reading the water and safety rules, readers will learn what is needed to become a skilled canoer and kayaker.

Algonquin Voices - Selected Stories of Canoe Lake Women

Autor: Gaye I. Clemson

Número de Páginas: 190

Since 1917, much has been written about the life and death of artist Tom Thomson on Canoe Lake in Ontario's Algonquin Park. Thomson was a major influence on the Group of Seven, but until now, little has been known about the women whose lives he touched: Annie Fraser, proprietress of Mowat Lodge who likely knew a lot more than she ever let on; Louisa Blecher, mother of Martin Blecher the man who was silently accused of playing a hand in Thomson's death; Molly Colson, owner of the Algonquin Hotel where Tom was last seen; and the elusive Winnifred Trainor, Thomson's alleged love interest. After years of painstaking research, Gaye I. Clemson's ALGONQUIN VOICES brings to life the lives of these and many other courageous women who have lived and loved on the shores of Algonquin Park's famous Canoe Lake since 1905. "In 1997 I got inspired to trace and record the settlement history of all of my Canoe Lake neighbours," Clemson, a 48-year resident of Canoe Lake, explains. "In the process I discovered a treasure trove of family stories about the lives of women pioneers, business owners, children's camp leaders and independent spirits from all walks of life, who were captivated by the lake's...

To the Arctic by Canoe 1819-1821

Autor: Stuart Houston

Número de Páginas: 278

When supplies ran out, the return trek across the Barrens became one of the most tragic incidents in the history of Arctic exploration. Robert Hood was one of those who perished on this trip. Weakened by starvation, he was shot through the head by a member of the party turned cannibal. A highly sensitive and educated man with a painter's eye for detail, Hood was an astute observer of the political and social ways of the North. The journal reveals his awareness, unusual in his time, of the adverse effects on Native peoples and their environment of the coming of the Europeans. Hood's paintings capture the beauty as well as the harshness of the North. His bird paintings in particular are of special artistic and historical interest.

Canoe and Camera

Autor: Thomas Sedgwick Steele

Número de Páginas: 152

By Canoe and Dog-train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians

Autor: Egerton Ryerson Young

Número de Páginas: 300

Canoe Travelling

Autor: Warington Baden Powell

Número de Páginas: 212

The British Canoe Union Coaching Handbook

Autor: British Canoe Union

Número de Páginas: 394

A manual of coaching techniques, advice and guidelines for the canoe and kayak coach. This book is a mine of useful information and practical tips. If you aspire to be a better canoe or kayak coach, this is the book for you. The book divides into three sections: Part One deals with coaching theory and fundamentals such as psychology and physiology explained in terms that make sense to a practical coach. Part Two looks at generic coaching skills that will provide useful tools whatever discipline the coach is involved in. It works its way from introducing people to canoesport right through to coaching elite athletes. Part Three looks at specific aspects of canoesport such as slalom, racing, sea kayaking, white water kayaking, open canoeing and freestyle.

Art of the Canoe with Joe Seliga

Autor: Jerry Stelmok Deborah Sussex

Número de Páginas: 180

Joe Seliga is a craftsman, noted for his handcrafted canvas-covered cedar canoes, who lives in Ely, Minnesota.

The Ultimate Canoe Challenge

Autor: Brand Frentz , Verlen Kruger

Número de Páginas: 249

Verlen Kruger and his partner Steve Landick wanted to take a canoe trip that would surpass all others, and they did. Paddling their canoes or carrying them on the connecting land passages, they toured North America, from the Arctic Ocean to Baja California, from New Orleans to the coast of Maine, crossing the USA from south to north and west to east. They mastered wild storms on the ocean, often paddled 75-100 miles or more in a day, shot through deadly rapids going downstream, and paddled up several major rivers, reaching the climax by going up the Grand Canyon. Again and again they were warned, "It can't be done" or "You'll never make it", but each time they rose to the challenge and kept going, finally competing a canoe trip of 28,000 miles that lasted three and a half years and was appropriately named The Ultimate Canoe Challenge. This is the story as Verlen lived it.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region

Autor: Robert Beymer , Louis Dzierzak

Número de Páginas: 266

Find your way into the western BWCAW via 27 entry points, accessible near Ely, Minnesota. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota—over a million acres of wilderness on the US-Canada border—is a magnet for visitors seeking to explore some of the most beautiful waterways in the world. With a canoe or kayak, you can paddle its remote lakes, rivers, waterfalls, forests, and trails. Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region by Robert Beymer and Louis Dzierzak helps you select the perfect trip for your schedule, ability, and interests. This classic guide—along with its companion volume, Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Eastern Region—has been the trusted source for more than 40 years on where to go in the BWCAW and its 1,000+ lakes. Now fully updated, it’s the bible to the 1,200 miles of canoe routes and 154 miles of portage trails in the wilderness. The guide describes 27 entry points in the western part of the BWCAW—those accessible near Ely, Minnesota, from the Echo Trail, Fernberg Road, and State Highway 1. For each entry point, both a short and a long route are described, along with all the information you’ll need to plan a successful...

Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit

Autor: Michel Gauthier

Número de Páginas: 91

Located within a day's drive of Vancouver and Victoria, the Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit invites city-weary paddlers to crystal clear lakes, lively streams, and quiet ponds, all linked to each other by portages wide enough to accommodate canoe or kayak carts. The route is just right for beginners who want to experience the joy of canoe tripping. Intermediate paddlers will also enjoy the secluded places on the circuit. Ease of access, a choice of managed or unimproved campsites, and world class scenery reward both novices and old hands with a great wilderness experience. This guidebook provides maps, GPS waypoints, and detailed descriptions of every campsite and portage on the circuit.

A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on the Rivers and Lakes of Europe

Autor: John Macgregor

Número de Páginas: 232

First published in 1866, this book caused a sensation in Europe and America, sparking a wave of recreational canoeing by such well-known figures as Robert Louis Stevenson and inspiring paddlers from the Victorians to the modern practitioners of canoe camping and sea kayaking.

Voyage of the Paper Canoe

Autor: Nathaniel Bishop , Nathaniel Holmes Bishop

Número de Páginas: 406

Nathaniel Bishop paddled along natural and manmade waterways from Quebec to Florida in 1874-75. Most of the way he travelled alone in paper canoe. This is the story of his incredible journey.