Paddling Cape Cod: A Coastal Explorer's Guide [Paperback]

Shirley Bull (Author), Fred Bull (Author), Phyllis Evenden (Illustrator), Nancy Church (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Backcountry Guides | Publication Date: June 2000

The region's first paddling guide explores the rivers, marshes, ponds and shoreline of Cape Cod.

A paddling guide designed for canoeists and kayakers who want to explore the Cape's rivers, marshes, and shoreline and learn about the region's natural history. Paddling the Cape's waterways is the best way to see its wildlife and to understand the ever-changing forces of sand, tide, and wind that define this land-and it's a perfect way to escape the crowds. The authors are experienced paddlers who own a canoe and kayak touring business. Full of natural history, this guide also has practical details, like where and when to go; tides, currents, and safety considerations; and information about where boats can be rented. This guide is endorsed by Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Black-and-white photographs throughout; 41 maps

Editorial Reviews

Review

Shirley and Fred Bull. . . have written a book full of the information they've gleaned over the decades in their experiences canoeing and kayaking this peninsula's edges. (Gerree Hogan Trudeau - Falmouth Enterprise [Falmouth, MA] )

About the Author

Shirley and Fred Bull own and operate Cape Cod Coastal Canoe and Kayak in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Since 1993 they have been guiding natural history tours by canoe and kayak for organizations and private groups. Shirley also works at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. They live in East Falmouth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; 1 edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881504416
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504415
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #413,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Kayaking > Sea Kayaking
  • #79 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Massachusetts

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nature at its bet, September 2, 2000

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Theresa Wilson (Franklin, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paddling Cape Cod: A Coastal Explorer's Guide (Paperback)

We are new kayakers, in our fifties, and have our own kayaks. We read this book cover to cover before setting out on our first expedition. The book not only details each trip with clear maps, but also tells you when to launch according to the tides, what to look for in weather reports, parking and prices, and clear maps. Since we are new, this information made us feel prepared and safe. The authors' natural history and beautifully illustrated birds and marine life helped us identify what we were seeing. Our first trip to Barnstable Harbor was a delight! We knew when and where to put in and how long a trip it would be. We tasted Sea Pickle, walked on the dunes and were prepared to watch out for motor boats. We identified egrets and saw a great blue heron. This is a great guide, not only for paddling, but as a nature guide as well. We keep it in our waterproof bag with the binoculars they recommend having on board. It also has a wonderful resource appendix for shopping or getting more information. This book is worth the low cost investment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well organized guide book, October 7, 2008

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Egbert Most (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paddling Cape Cod: A Coastal Explorer's Guide (Paperback)

We bought this book for our first outing with Kayaks on Cape Cod. It is well written and has enough information, maps and descriptions to prepare each tour. It provides some background information for the area, and also covers the basics for safety, gear and other useful tips to ensure an enjoyable time on the streams, ponds and bays of Cape Cod.