Sea kayaking opens up a whole world of exploration. It's an exciting way to enjoy the beauty of America's coastal region. In this book, veteran paddler Tamsin Venn has selected thirty of the best sea kayaking trips along the mid-Atlantic shoreline. From a circumnaviation of Manhattan to a paddle around a wildlife refuge on the Virginia shore, you will find in these pages all you need to know to set off on a sea kayaking adventure. Included are: detailed descriptive accounts of thirty routes, with local history, wildlife, ecology, scenic highlights and more; maps and NOAA chart references; Getting There: access, parking, and launch and landing spots; trip mileages; relevant harbor information, land-use permissions, and campsites; tidal ranges, currents, caution areas, weather, equipment, and safety tips.
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