Exploring Coastal Mississippi: A Guide to the Marine Waters and Islands (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Long before Europeans arrived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Native Americans inhabited the mainland shores and coastal riverbanks..." (more)
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Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, Deer Island, and Petit Bois Island from the mainland has sheltered them from extensive development. The inclusion of all but Deer Island in the roster of protected places in Gulf Islands National Seashore Act has assured that they will remain close to their natural state long into the future.

For those who love the seashore, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is an ideal place for adventure. The wilderness islands, the back bays and coastal rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico itself offer pleasure for boaters and nature lovers. This book will guide them to special places in these relatively shallow waters.

Filled with detailed descriptions of many alluring settings, along with directions for navigation to secluded coves and coastal bayous, this book gives tips and pointers for a wide range of boaters, whether their preferred craft is a canoe, a sea kayak, or a luxury yacht.

What are the best and safest routes? What are the weather patterns? How does one select the perfect craft?

Here from an expert who has explored the coastal waters during a period of fifteen years are the answers, rich in anecdotes, along with information on charter boats, excursion boats, and other options for exploring and fishing.

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For boaters of all kinds a handy guide to the waterways of the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi (April 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578064244
• ISBN-13: 978-1578064243
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,692 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars katrina update, November 15, 2007

By	Allan Waldsmith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this is a fine book with much helpful info, however it needs an update since the hurricane left much of the data obsolete.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for the Adventurer, July 28, 2005

By	Louie G. Ross III "yak nut" (Jackson, MS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This guide is outstanding! It contains the info need for a very challenging and interesting kayaking or boating trip all along the Gulf Coast waters. Great tips and suggestions throughout. I woul highly recommend this for your next boating adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring Coastal Mississippi, May 29, 2004

By	Jim Cleveland (Mississippi) - See all my reviews

This is a thoroughly researched and very comprehensive guide to Mississippi's extensive coastal waterways, including detailed descriptions of Horn, Cat and the other offshore islands, with authoritative recommendations for boating, camping, and exploring. The author enriches the book with stories and anecdotes from his many waterways adventures and interesting people he has met. There are also significant details about the area's history, many photographs and an annotated map of the coastal region. Williams' book will be a timeless classic.