Chicagoland Canoe Base
Bookstore
The Chicagoland Canoe Base features a growing library of books & videos related to the sport of paddling and outdoor living. See something interesting? Give us a call to place an order.
INSTRUCTIONAL
A Nuts 'n' Bolts Guide: Common Sense Survival
Menasha Ridge Press
$ 4.95
Soft Cover
Canoeing and Kayaking, with Physical Disabilities.
American Canoe Association (1990)
$ 14.95
Paddling with Physical disabilities is the subject of this book.
Pages: 101   Soft Cover
Canoeing Complete, Brian Skilling
(1973)
$ 6.00
Contents: basic techniques, eskimo roll, surf canoeing, inland touring, costal touring, slalom, racing, safety, canoe design and canoe building
Pages: 240   Hard Cover
   
Cradle to Canoe
$ 13.95   
Topics include: introducing children to the wilderness, purchasing the right canoe, training young paddlers, campsite activities to keep young campers occupied & entertained
Pages: 167   Soft Cover
   
From Here to There
$ 29.95   
This is the DVD version of VHS TTU143 (replaced by DVD), with additional segments added. Novice through intermediate canoe paddler. Features strokes progression on the lake including stroke combinations. Stokes are then applied on the river with an in-depth presentation of eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, back ferries & S turns
Harsh Weather Camping
Menasha Ridge Press (1980)
$ 8.95
How to enjoy the outdoors under any conditions.
Pages: 212   Soft Cover
Introduction to Water Trails in America.
Stackpole Books (1973)
$ 5.95
Pinpoints the best whitewater and stillwater trips in North America-with basics for enjoying self-propelled excursions afloat.
Pages: 221   Hard Cover
Kayaker's Little Book of Wisdom
ICS Books Inc. (1998)
$ 6.95
Cute sayings about white water paddling. Just for fun.
Pages: 100   Soft Cover
   
Paddling with Kids
$ 14.95   
Paddling With Kids Lessels & Blom The authors draw not only on their own experiences as parents & whitewater paddlers, but also on their expertise as owners of an outdoor store, where they've developed paddling instruction programs for children aged 8 to 18. Novice & experienced paddlersalike will appreciate their practical advice on everything from choosing the right gear to sharing the excitement of paddling with kids. This must-have guide is just the tool you need to plan a paddling trip that is safe, fun, & memorable for you & yourchildren
Pages: 150   Soft Cover
   
Path of the Paddle Series
National Film Board of Canada
$ 22.95   
Join Bill Mason, seasoned canoeist, noted conservationist and wildlife expert as he explains and demonstrates the art of canoeing on quiet water and whitewater. Each of these four film classics is about 28 minutes long. Path of the Paddle: Quiet Water includes Solo Basic and Doubles Basic, two films that show the basic strokes in maintaining control in a canoe. Path of the Paddle: Whitewater includes Solo Whitewater and Doubles Whitewater, which focus on reading the rapids and using the basic paddling strokes to reduce the risk in whitewater canoeing and to increase the sheer joy of a whitewater run.
DVD
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Due to the nature of the publishing industry and other circumstances out of our control, some titles within our Bookstore may be out of print. Prices are also subject to change.
 
  Instructional
Camping
DVD
Family Paddling
Instructional
Kayaking
Miscellaneous
Navigation
Survival
Whitewater Paddling
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