Expedition planning and outfitting, including what you'll need on the water and in camp.Planning and outfitting, including what you'll need on the water and in camp for long or short tripsUsing lines, basic strokes, basic maneuvers, and drills, rigging, loading and unloading, carrying and movingCovers techniques for whitewater and open water travel, navigation, and canoeing in iceFull-color photos and trustworthy text from the experts in outdoor educationAlexander Martin is a senior faculty member and program supervisor at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). He has been in and about open canoes since he was three years old and has canoed across North America and Europe. This is his first book.