Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southeast Alaska : The Best Day Trips and Tours from Misty Fjords to Glacier Bay

Discover some of the most exciting kayaking to be found in Southeast Alaska, in this guide you will find full descriptions of 41 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle this spectacular region.  In addition, mile-by-mile descriptions, detailed maps, and tips on the logistics of kayaking this largely uninhabited area will help you navigate with ease some of the most breathtaking and wildlife-rich marine habitats on the planet.

Whether exploring protected inlets and bays, marveling at the grandeur of glaciers, or navigating the same waters as orcas and humpbacks, this book is a must for sea kayakers of all skill levels.

-          Skill levels for each route

-          Launching and landing sites

-          Navigation aids

-          Safety information

-          Sidetrip options

-          Advice on tide and current patterns

-          Detailed maps

-          Mile-by-mile route descriptions

-          Local lore and wildlife

-          Camping and lodging information

“From excellent pre-trip planning information to alluring descriptions, Howard has created a thorough and invaluable reference book on paddling Alaska’s southeast waterways.”

-          Tom Watson, owner of Wavetamer  Kayaking

Authored by expert seakayaker Jim Howard