The Connecticut River Boating Guide, 3rd: Source to Sea (Paddling Series) [Paperback]

Connecticut River Watershed Council (Author)

Book Description

Series: Paddling Series | Publication Date: April 1, 2007

The authoritative guide to the Connecticut River for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers.

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                               Plan Your Next Adventure

 

Now available in a completely revised edition, The Connecticut River Boating Guide continues to be the classic, authoritative guide for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers on the Connecticut River. This third edition covers the entire waterway from its source at the Canadian border to Long Island Sound, dividing the river into twenty-eight reaches with accompanying GPS-compatible maps. Practical information on boating facilities, ramps, access areas, mileages, difficulty, sources of flow information, and portages makes it easier than ever to plan your next adventure along the river.

 

Featuring:
Guaranteed binding -if this binding fails, thepublisher will replace the book for free

GPS-compatible maps

Mile-by-mile directions that point out key land-marks, navigational hazards, and optional put-ins and take-outs

Information on camping, fishing, and wildlife-viewing opportunities

Sidebars on the river’s natural history, human history, flora, and fauna

This book was authored by, and published in cooperation with, the Connecticut River Watershed Council, the river’s primary watchdog and steward. Council members John Sinton, Elizabeth Farnsworth, and Wendy Sinton thoroughly revised the guide, basing the new maps and text on their latest survey of the river and on the expertise of numerous local river experts.

About the Author

Founded in 1952, the Connecticut River Watershed Council, with headquarters in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is the river's primary watchdog and steward "from source to sea."

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 3rd edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762740973
• ISBN-13: 978-0762740970
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed Mile by Mile Guid to Connecticut River, December 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Connecticut River Boating Guide, 3rd: Source to Sea (Paddling Series) (Paperback)

This is a detailed mile by mile guide to the Connecticut River, breaking the river up into a series of 28 reaches (1 reach per chapter). There are maps for each reach with sufficient lat/lon indicators to enable interpolation for GPS waypoints.

River conditions from flatwater to Class IV whitewater are covered in detail as are campsites, sightseeing/sidetrip opportunities and major landmarks along the river, plus a bit of history.

As a 'boating' guide, it is probably most useful to paddlers in canoes or kayaks, or perhaps rafts/inflatables. Access points, particularly formal and informal access points for cartop boats, are covered in text and on the maps.

The thick, coated cover of the book is excellent quality, will handle some spray, and the page edges are rounded to avoid fraying/splaying -- making this guide suitable for on-river use.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars more than a guide, March 19, 2009

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This review is from: The Connecticut River Boating Guide, 3rd: Source to Sea (Paddling Series) (Paperback)

The guide contains clear, accurately detailed descriptions of launch points often known only to local folks. The only item canoeists need to research is the amount of relief (vertical drop) at "car-top-craft" launch sites. Often sites that lack "ramp" designation present difficult entry conditions. I don't fault the guide as these conditions change with season and from year to year.

I found the description of geography and social, agricultural, and industrial history interesting; well beyond the chamber-of-commerce level. The geological history of the Connecticut Valley is the best I have ever read. It is accurate, inclusive, and understandable and will add to the enjoyment of your cruise or expedition. You'll get more than launch sites from this excellent guide.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some inaccuracies, August 18, 2011

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This review is from: The Connecticut River Boating Guide, 3rd: Source to Sea (Paddling Series) (Paperback)

This is a good guide for those with a yen to paddle the Connecticut. However, some of the descriptions are either outdated, or just plain inaccurate. For example, at Mile 272, you will come to Dodge Falls/Ryegate Paper Company Dam. The book states: "Caution: Do not run these falls unless you aren experienced paddler and have scouted the stretch." This really should read: "Caution: Do not run these falls unless you are 1) suicidal or 2) interested in violating several federal laws." There is a concrete drop of about 20 feet off this Dam. The portage does look like it has been altered to route through the campground, so it is now longer than the book states. The water beyond Dodge Falls is also not swift. This may simply be a matter of discrepancy in the time of year. In the spring, it certainly could be swift. In August, it's a nice long, slow paddle.

The key advice it to scout any area you are unsure of. Very solid advice.

In general, however, this guide is unrivaled in detail, history, and good mileage descriptions.

If you are interested in the primitive camps along the river, check out the Connecticut River Paddlers Trail website.

Happy paddling!