Although he reluctantly agrees to accompany his little brother on a canoe trip, eighteen-year-old Eric finally gains new respect for this younger sibling whose ingenuity rescues him.

Provides information on choosing the right canoe, how to transport it, important strokes, canoe tripping, how to plan a canoe expedition, and the latest canoeing technique.

Describes canoes and canoeing for relaxation in races, on rushing rivers, and over short or long distances, with safety tips, and more.

Join four men on a 2600 mile canoe jourey through blizzards, frozen lakes, and mountains as they travel for 130 days from the Alaskan coast to the Hudson Bay. From the challenge of paddling up the Rocky Mountains to the stark beauty of the tundra, this film is an adventure through North America's last great wilderness.

The instructors demonstrate canoeing safety and rescue techniques for almost any kind of canoe.