Paddling Cape Cod: A Coastal Explorer's Guide (Paperback)

by Shirley Bull (Author), Fred Bull (Author), Nancy Church (Author), Phyllis Evenden (Author)

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Product Description
Cape Cod, a narrow arm of land surrounded by sea, is dotted with ponds and lakes and cross-hatched by inlets, marshes, marine estuaries, and bays. This abundance of salt and fresh water offers paddlers nearly unlimited opportunities to experience the rich marine life and natural beauty of the Cape. Paddling the Cape's waterways is the best way to see its wildlife and birds, and to understand the ever-changing forces of sand, tide, and wind that define this land. As you begin to paddle in the quiet inland waters, you may happen upon a great blue heron stalking its prey or an osprey stooping for a fish. Once out to sea, you'll find an entirely different environment of wind-driven surf and emigrating seals. Full of natural history, this guide gives practical details about where and when to go, tides and currents, safety considerations, and boat rentals. It includes a detailed map for each of the 35 tours.

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: Backcountry Guides; 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.com Sales Rank: #422,995 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

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

By	Egbert Most (Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.