Canoe & Kayak Magazine

Beginner's Guide
2008 Edition

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Canoe & Kayak's 2008 Edition of the Beginner's Guide is on sale now. It's our once a year issue that inspires and educates all those new to paddle sports. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand or paddling shop, or subscribe today!

C&K Eco Fact: C&K proudly uses 85 percent post consumer waste.

On the Cover:
Kayaking on the Racecoursce section of the Rio Grande near Pilar, New Mexico.
photo by Michael De Young


FEATURES

RAFTING WITH KIDS 101 - A week floating the San Juan River with 10 kids, ages 2 - 12: Crazy fun, or just plain crazy?
by Eugene Buchanan

SOLO ESCAPE- Sometimes eluding the rat race is as simple as climbing into a canoe and paddling away.
by Alan S. Kesselheim


DEPARTMENTS

FORWARD - The hard way, and the easy way.
By Kate Stepan

PUT IN - A dozen reasons to start paddling, three instructors to teach you how , and the lingo to tell about it.

THE PADDLING LIFE - Eugene gets real about artificial rivers.By Eugene Buchanan

HOW TO - Steer your canoe, carry your boat, fish from your kayak, and paddle like an Olympic champ.

GEAR GUIDE- Everything you need to get started.

DESTINATIONS - Quiz yourself on the continent's best paddling spots.

PHOTO FINISH -A postcard from Nebraska's Sandhills.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Call: (800) 829-3340

Reader Comments
Posted on Mon Jun23, 2008, 3:53 PM by Abigail Rome
Please send me your writer's guidelines for submitting an article on a recent canoeing and kayaking trip. Thank you.

Posted on Sun Sep14, 2008, 9:04 AM by Tom Hicks
I cannot find this issue anywhere, can it be ordered. I am a current subscriber.

Posted on Mon Sep29, 2008, 5:13 PM by Gantt Hickman
I would like to know if you can order this issue as well.

Posted on Fri Oct24, 2008, 12:15 AM by Guillermo E. Torres
Hi friends: I would like to get the Beginner's Guide 2008, but I couldn't find it in the bookstores, where could I get one? I live in Newnan, Georgia 30265. Thanks. Guillermo E. Torres

Posted on Thu Oct30, 2008, 12:00 PM by Guillermo E. Torres
I called to the suscription number, as I told I am not a suscriber they gave me another number to call 1-866-542-2679. An answer machine gave me this website www.primediabackissues.com and you can find there only the Beginner's Guide 2007 if you would like to buy one.

Posted on Sat Nov15, 2008, 9:17 PM by Trish Ainlay
How can I get the 2008 issue of kayak beginners guide. Thank you

Posted on Mon Aug17, 2009, 12:34 PM by Scott
Hi Everyone, I have some backissues of the beginners guide 08 here, that i can send out. you can reach me by emailing scott.waidelich@sorc.com or by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to 12025 115th Ave NE STE D200 Kirkland, Wa 98034. our number here at Canoe & Kayak is 425-821-1451

Posted on Sun Sep13, 2009, 8:46 PM by Jeanne Doyon
Please send me a copy of your writer's guidelines for this publication. I would also enjoy getting a copy of the magazine as well. Warm regards, Jeanne Doyon 101 Fire Tower Rd Pomfret Center, CT 06259


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