Path of the Paddle : An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

by Bill Mason and Paul Mason

Book Overview

Excerpted from the Introduction The land Canoeing in North America has expanded in recent years to include practically every part of the map. In the United States people of all ages are taking to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550136542
• ISBN13: 9781550136548
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Cordee
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful first step on the path

Path of the Paddle provides more than an instructional text, it introduces the reader to the art of canoeing. Mason infuses the practicality of the subject with a respectful dose of philosophic underpinnings that anyone who has ever slid a canoe onto the water's surface and experienced the joyful dance of boat, paddle and water will appreciate. There are many "how to" canoe books, covering the basic stokes and safety concerns, but this book conveys that information in a form that demonstrates the author's love for his craft.If you want to become a canoeist, not only do I recommend this book, I recommend finding and getting the video of the same title.

Canoe technique - from the best

Bill Mason and son Paul really get down to basics in canoe and paddling technique in this revised soft-cover paddling manual. This book is geared to those who want to learn everything there is about flat-water and white-water travelling. It's the most definitive guidebook on the market.

Excelent book on the basics and love of canoeing.

I own both "Path of the Paddle" and "Song of the Paddle". These are the best books I have seen on canoeing, written by one of the best canoeists ever. They cover all facets of the canoe and how to use them properly. The "step-by-step" photos and the diagrams help teach proper techniques and the text is both informative and entertaining without becoming confusing or boring. Bill Mason and his son Paul have done a splendid piece of work and these books are a cherished addition to my personal library.

best of the how-to books

Best canoeing book on the market. Not only is it a great how to guide on canoe handling, it is an excellent read for those long winter nights for the canoe enthusiast. The book imparts Bill Mason's love of the canoe. Written by a true legend in canoeing and wilderness film making.

Love canoeing? You'll love this book!

This is the best book on canoeing ever written - no kidding! Bill Mason combines practical, hands-on advice gleaned from years of canoeing experience with the soul of an artist via his photography and painting. The total effect for those of us who are drawn to self propelled water craft is wonderful. This is a book that will draw you back again and again....