Kayaking Georgian Bay [Paperback]

Jonathon Reynolds (Author), Heather Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

It would be hard to design waters more suited to sea kayaking than those of Georgian Bay. For expert kayakers, there are the large waves and deep water off the Bruce Peninsula. For kayakers of more modest skills, there are the sheltered waters of the 30,000 Islands. This book contains over 25 individual kayaking routes divided into four areas: the North Shore, the Eastern Shore, the Southern Bay and the Bruce. Jonathon Reynolds and Heather Smith's adventure company, Nomadic Adventures, offers tours in the Canadian wilderness and abroad.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Boston Mills Press (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550462806
• ISBN-13: 978-1550462807
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,606,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars interesting but inaccurate, September 23, 2002

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Erica (Georgian Bay, Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kayaking Georgian Bay (Paperback)

This book has some nice descriptions of the area and gives you a starting point. But it is full of internal contradictions (e.g., 2 day trip in the description but 4 day trip in the summary) and outright errors (e.g., the phone number for White Squall is wrong throughout the book) and the information is getting outdated faster than you would think (e.g., the fellow who welcomed kayakers to tea out on the Mink Islands has moved and some marinas have new names and phone numbers). The black and white photos are disapointing, being colour originals not well reproduced in grey scale. At best, this book is less useful than talking to a local resident or outfitter. More up-to-date (and verified) information can be found on the Internet. If you know nothing about the area, this book will give you a sense of what to expect and ideas on where to go. Just double-check any facts before you go. -- They're writing another guide? Here's hoping they get a better editor this time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" if you want to paddle Georgian Bay, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kayaking Georgian Bay (Paperback)

If you want to paddle in Georgian Bay, then this book is a good investment. The author provides practical information for numerous routes around the bay, and the required experience level for each. He also includes trip lengths, camp sites, fees, access points, and possible extension routes. This book is sure to enhance your Georgian Bay experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking Forward to the Next book, June 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kayaking Georgian Bay (Paperback)

This is wonderfully written by experts. It is a book for amateurs, intermediates, and advanced alike! I am looking forward to Reynolds' next book about the waters around Cape Cod.