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Educational Resources

Paddling Related Reference Books

Compiled by Priscilla Haskin

Book Author
Path of the Paddle Bill Mason
Song of the Paddle Bill Mason
Canoeing Wild Rivers Cliff Jacobson
The Basic Essentials of Canoeing Cliff Jacobson
The Basic Essentials of Map & Compass Cliff Jacobson
The Basic Essentials of Solo Canoeing Cliff Jacobson
Knots for Paddlers Charlie Walbridge
Kayak and Canoe Games Laurie Gullion
Canoeing Safety & Rescue Doug McKown
Secrets of Warmth Hal Weiss
Canoeing The American National Red Cross
Canoeing & Kayaking The American National Red Cross
Medicine for Mountaineering James A. Wilkerson, M.D.
Wilderness First Aid National Safety Council
Wilderness First Aid Tom Schimelpfing and Linda Lindsey
Leave No Trace Annette McGivney
NOLS Wilderness Guide Mark Harvey
Clouds & Weather Peterson First Guides
The Whole Paddler's Catalog Zip Kellogg
CRCA Canoeing Program Manual CRCA
CRCA Canoeing Instructor Resource Manual CRCA
Videos/DVD
Path of the Paddle Bill Mason
Soft Paths The National Outdoor Leadership School
Man of the Wilderness Canadian Geographic
Staying Safe in Bear Country:
A Behavioral-Based Approach to
Reducing Risk
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