Driftboats have a long, and at times controversial, history in their native Oregon. Commonplace on Pacific Northwest waters, the popularity of driftboats is enjoying a surge eastward and today are found in every state. Now comes a comprehensive guide to driftboats, this book covers: the history; the controversy; contemporary boats; purchasing and outfitting a driftboat; rowing basics; reading water; drifting a river; solutions to common river problems; checklists; the future of driftboating; and more. Written with safety and courtesy at the forefront, this guide has all the information you need to be a responsible boat owner and operator.

8 1/2 x 11 inches, 96 pages. ISBN: 1-57188-19-1. #FRAM5507 paper$19.95