Kayaking the Maine Coast - A Paddler's Guide to Day Trips from Kittery to Cobscook (Paperback)

Sea kayaking is booming, and Maine, with more than 3,000 miles of rugged coastline, is the indisputable mecca of the sport in the eastern United States. Thousands of exceptionally beautiful islands, peninsulas and bays offer paddling conditions ranging from very protected to extremely exposed. There are areas safe enough for beginners, and challenging enough for skilled paddlers. A complete guide to the coast from Kittery to Cobscook to anyone who dips a paddle in Maine's coastal waters. Although it is specifically designed for day-trippers, experienced paddlers can also use this guide to put together multi-day expeditions. More than 50 sections of the Maine coast are described. each chapter includes suggested trips, where to find launch access, how to read tides and currents, nautical chart and map references, safety considerations and danger zones, key points of interest, and information on bird and sea life. Miller also includes clear guidelines on "leave no trace" paddling - how to avoid disturbing nesting birds, endangered wildlife, and fragile shoreline vegetation - as well as where to go to find all this natural beauty.

General

Imprint:	Countryman Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2000
Authors:	Dorcas S. Miller
Illustrators:	Ruth Hill • Phyllis Evenden
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	340
ISBN-13:	978-0-88150-440-8
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Canoeing & kayaking
LSN:	0-88150-440-8
Barcode:	9780881504408

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