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Kids Gone Paddlin': The Young Paddler's Guide to Having More Fun Outdoors
Kids Gone Paddlin' The Young Paddler's Guide to Having More Fun Outdoors Author:Tom Watson This fun-to-read book helps parents introduce their kids to the safe enjoyment of canoeing, kayaking, rowing and rafting.Kids love water activities! Now more than ever, families are spending more time together in the outdoors. Whether it's with friends and family or a solo outing, non-motorized boating is a fun and exciting way to experie... more »nce and explore the outdoors. Photos and illustrations help the young reader learn all the important skills and to stay safe. Includes index for easy reference to topics of interest.Chapters include:
Kinds of boats: canoes, kayaks, sit-on-tops, tubes, rafts
What to wear: PFDs, general clothing, footwear, helmets, accessories
Special skills: navigation, chart reading, water reading, seamanship
Packing for a trip: equipment list, weight considerations, safety
Where to go: coastal, inland waterways, parks, foreign, guided trips