Sea Kayaking Northern California
A complete guide to touring Northern California by kayak, with suggested ocean, bay, and lake trips. Includes all you require to know: regional weather paterns and waters, navigation and rules of the road, trip rankings for difficulty and time, campsites, and much. Maps and an superb bibliography are also included.
The first and only guide concentrating on paddle trips anywhere from Monterey to the Oregon border.
If you dream of making ocean, bay, river, or lake trips in Northern California's breathtaking settings, here is all you'll need to make that dream a reality. Author Demece Garepis, a certified guide who has logged thousand after thousand of paddling hours, includes all the information kayakers need:
* Trip routes and self-guided tours (single or multi-day trips)
* Regional weather patterns (and tips from a seasoned guide)
* Navigation and rules of the road
* Safety considerations and hazards on each route
* Access points and directions
* Trip ratings for difficulty, distances, and duration
* Campsite information
* Points of special interest along the way
and much much more. Comprehensive listings lead you to kayaking organizations, outfitters, classes, guides, books, and videos. And handy maps show launch points for every trip in the book.
Paddle the scerene barier beach in Big Lagoon . . . spot an endangered peregrine falcon in Humboldt Bay's Eel River Delta . . . appreciate a waterside view of the breathtaking San Francisco skyline . . . experience Monterey Bay as nature created it along the virtually un-touched Elkhorn Slough.
With this book, you can learn the territory, plan your tour, pack the gear you require, and take a trip that's perfect for you. Beginner or pro, you'll locate the best kayaking Northern California has to provide--for the kayaking adventure of your life.
Paddling Northern California
Reveal the diverse natural wonders of sixty-five of Northern California's finest lakes, streams, and coastal waterways. From the snowcapped Sierra Nevada to the broad Central Valley to the rough Coast Ranges, Paddling Northern California takes you on a adventure through the region's most breathtaking landscapes. Included are waterways known for spectacular scenery, great fishing, relaxation, historical relevance, and marine wildlife.
Inside you'll locate: an overview of what to expect and how to prepare yourself; detailed maps showing access points and routes; information on each waterway's character, difficulty, and the best times to paddle; lists of local paddling organizations and information resources.