Alone In The Sound: An Explorers Guide to Sea Kayaking Alaska's Prince William Sound Contributor(s): Dwyer, Denis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1502316978 ISBN-13: 9781502316974 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Kayaking |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6" W x 9" (0.64 lbs) 214 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Alone in the Sound is a guidebook designed to help sea kayakers of all skill levels to plan and successfully complete self-propelled paddling trips through the wilderness waterways of Alaska's Prince William Sound. Dozens of photographs help to illustrate campsites, wildlife, topography, and waterways that will be encountered in the sound. Internet links to sites where the reader can find more information on the topic at hand are live in the e-book version and printed out in the paperback version. Topics covered in the book include: The History and Geology of Prince William Sound Trip Logistics Charts, Maps, and Navigation Solo and Group Travel Camping and Paddling Skills Communications and Electronics Tactics for Dealing with Bears Wind and Waves Tides, Currents, and Fog Glaciers, Ice, and Cold Water Weather and Weather Forecasts Animal and Plant Life Equipment and Clothing Checklist and Evaluation All Campsite Coordinates Logbook Entries with Detailed Route Descriptions |