Guide to Sea Kayaking Central & Northern California (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jan Shriner (Author)

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Product Description

Guide to Sea Kayaking in Central and Northern California lets kayakers of all skill levels explore 40 trips, providing more than 100 route alternatives, 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 sites along the way. Detailed maps as well as overviews of Central and Northern California's weather, tide and current patterns add to the thorough coverage of paddling this spectacular coastline. Whether exploring quiet, bird-filled estuaries or protected bays, navigating rock gardens or exposed Pacific headlands, this book is a must for all sea kayakers.

From the Back Cover

This book guides kayakers to more than 40 trips, with more than 100 route alternatives, in some of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich marine habitats on the planet. Designed for kayakers of all skill levels from beginner to expert, this guide gives mile-by-mile descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and interesting places along the way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762703822
• ISBN-13: 978-0762703821
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kayaking Guide, February 27, 2002

By	Robert R Hicks (Davis, CA United States) - See all my reviews

If you like to paddle on the Calif coast, this is the book for you. My wife and I have paddled (we thought) most of the coast, this book brought us to places that we could only dream of. They way its laid out, you can plan for a part/full or overnight trip. Tips on where to go, what you might see, camping, lodging, ect are great. If you paddle the Calif coast, you will be happy to have this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars User friendly. A guidebook for paddlers of all levels., May 14, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Santa Clara, California) - See all my reviews

Roger and Jan's book gives seakayakers invaluable information regarding some of the most beautiful paddling areas on the west coast. The maps included with the easily understood text allow the reader to easily visualize the targeted area. This guidebook will be of interest to paddlers of all skill levels since most of the featured paddles also include intermediate and advanced level alternative routes. The sidebars scattered throughout the book impart interesting information about the area. This book is a must have for those interested in exploring the coast of California.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, good maps - well written, July 20, 1999

By A Customer

Outstanding, useful guide to the coastal areas - greatly appreciate the tips on local conditions and access.