The late Harry Roberts, author of several popular books on outdoor recreation, is fondly remembered as "Uncle Harry" for his friendly, easy-to-understand writing style. Stephen Salins is a paddlng instructor at Pacific Water Sports in Seattle and is a contributing editor to Canoe & Kayak, where he writes the "Canoe Technique" column.

• (1) Starting Right (2) The Basic Forward Stroke (3) Turning and Correction Strokes (4) Turning Your Canoe (5) Maneuvering Your Canoe (6) Keeping the Water Out (7) Canoeing in Wind and Waves (8) Canoeing in Moving Water (9) Take-Out (10) Index