Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina: The Best Trips from Currituck to Cape Fear (Regional Sea Kayaking Series) [Paperback]

Pam Malec (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Details 40 sea kayaking tours along the coast and in the inland waterways of North Carolina. Mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, trip ratings, and much more.

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From the Back Cover

Guide To Sea Kayaking North Carolina lets kayakers of all skill levels explore 35 trips in some of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich marine habitats on the planet. Designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayakers, this guide gives mile-by-mile descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and interesting sights along the way. Detailed maps and overviews of North Carolina's weather, tide, and current patterns complete this first major treatment of paddling this spectacular coastline. This book is a must for anyone paddling the north Carolina coast, whether exploring quiet, bird-filled estuaries and protected bays or navigating around the Outer Banks. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 208 pages, b&w photos, maps)

About the Author

Pam Malec is the watersports supervisor for Kitty Hawk Sports, a Nags Head, NC based outfitter. She has worked as a sea kayaking guide, and as the manager of the US Surf Kayaking team while they won two world championships.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762708174
• ISBN-13: 978-0762708178
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Kayaking
  • #35 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Kayaking > Sea Kayaking

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Regional Paddling Guidebook, April 22, 2001

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Darren (Jersey Shore, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina: The Best Trips from Currituck to Cape Fear (Regional Sea Kayaking Series) (Paperback)

If you are a coastal paddler who plans to visit the area near the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you will not want to be without this guide.

Pam Malec has compiled an excellent trip planning guide with over 30 day trip paddle plans. Each listing has a general map of the route and describes the required skill level for the trip, wildlife & landmarks of the area, launching and landing sites, safety issues, navigational aids, and camping, lodging & restaurant options. Each trip description also includes a page of local lore (including one about an attack swan!) which really adds to the depth of the guide and to each individual trip.

A chapter on the best kayak surfing spots in the area, safety and surf etiquette and appendices listing local events & paddling clubs, recommended reading, paddlesport rental/ instruction/outfitters, National & State Parks, reserves and refuges really make this an excellent and comprehensive regional paddling guide.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book! Perfect for OBX Paddlers!, May 8, 2003

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Craig Sauvigne (Rock Hill, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina: The Best Trips from Currituck to Cape Fear (Regional Sea Kayaking Series) (Paperback)

I have been going to the Outer Banks for over 20 years now but am new to kayaking. I was looking for a book about kayaking trips all along the Outer Banks. I found this one and bought it. I read through it and now I have a second copy of it so I can pull the maps out to take on my trips without destroying the original.

Pam Malec knows the area really well and has plotted some excellent trips to take. She also gives some great advice on things to watch out for (bugs in Ocracoke, tidal influences, high boat traffic areas, etc) and places to stay and eat in the area of the trips. The book also gives a few history lessons on the area and other interesting facts (Ever wonder about the origin of the marshmellow? Get this book and find out!)

With her book, I have planned three different trips for my next vacation to the area.

This is a fantastic book and I highly recommend it for anyone planning to kayak along the North Carolina coast.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina, September 10, 2003

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John Coleman (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina: The Best Trips from Currituck to Cape Fear (Regional Sea Kayaking Series) (Paperback)

A wonderful timesaver for the kayaker on the Outer Banks. This well organized guide provides concise information of all the day trips in the area including launch directions. I've been on 6 of her trips already and find the information to be accurate and informative. I'd have to spend significant time gathering all this information from the locals myself. A must have book!