For the youngest and oldest paddlers, a day of canoeing offers accessible and ample opportunity for adventure and exercise in the great outdoors. But in order to enjoy the canoeing experience to its fullest, there are many important aspects of the sport to learn. This one-of-a-kind guide offers authoritative, easy-to-follow instruction on everything from selecting the right boat and paddles for your needs to handling varying water conditions to safety on and off the water. Also included are basic skills for the beginning canoeist, solo-canoeing techniques, and tandem-canoeing adventures, as well as advice on supplies, transporting equipment, environmental stewardship, and planning day trips and extended outings.