Product Description

Newly updated and expanded, Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest explores 18 regions from Oregon to British Columbia. Detailed overviews summarize the more than 30 kayak routes described in this book, including suggestions on the required skill level, the duration of the trip, the foreseeable hazards, and the charts and tide tables to buy. Easy-to-read maps provide practical information about how to get to the launch spot, what route(s) to paddle, whee to camp, and what to look for along the way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65763 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 5.62" w x 8.42" l, .90 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Ingram
A complete guide to specific kayaking routes from Puget Sound to the Queen Charlotte Islands--one of the premier kayaking regions in the world. Expert kayakers offer several trip descriptions for each area plus information on camping sites, directions, weather hazards, emergency contacts, and environmental considerations. 16 photos & 18 maps.

About the Author
Peter McGee led the foundation of the British Columbia Marine Trail Association. Formed in 1993, the BCMTA is committed to creating water trails along the Pacific Northwest Coast that combine recreational and conservational values.

John Dowd has been an avid kayaker for over thirty-five years and has led many sea kayaking expeditions. He was publisher of the sport's first magazine and has been recognized by Canoe Magazine as one of the twelve individuals who have had the biggest impact on paddle sports. He makes his home in West Vancouver, BC.