Guide to Sea Kayaking in Maine: The Best Day Trips and Tours from Casco Bay to Machias - Softcover

Shelley Johnson and Vaughan Smith (Appleton, Maine) have been exploring and kayaking Maine's waterways for the past fifteen years. They are both Registered Maine Guides and Amerian Canoe Association certified coastal kayaking instructors. They have co-produced a sea kayak safety video, and are partners in a paddlesports marketing company, Powerface, Inc., based in Maine.

Shelley is the author of the Woman's Guide to Sea Kayaking (Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw-Hill, 1998) and was former sea kayak editor for Canoe & Kayak magazine.

Guide To Sea Kayaking In Maine lets kayakers of all skill levels explore forty trips along the spectacular, island-dotted coast of Maine. Two expert kayakers guide you, providing thorough descriptions of each route, including safety guidelines and interesting sights along the way. Detailed maps and information about coastal Maine's weather patterns and tides help you navigate one of the most beautiful and dramatic coastlines on the planet. Whether paddling among the islands off Stonington in search of seals, exploring the rugged Downeast coast, or navigating the waters of Penobscot Bay, this book is a must for sea kayakers. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 240 pages, b&w photos, maps)