Paddling Long Island & New York City

Paddling Long Island & New York City

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2nd Edition The Best Sea Kayaking from Montauk to Manhasset Bay to Manhattan

Paddling Long Island & New York City is the most comprehensive guide to the area’s top paddling locations, including rivers, harbors, lakes, and portions of the New York City Water Trail. Written by expert local paddler Kevin Stiegelmaier, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information about Long Island’s geology, weather, history, and wildlife, while also offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling trip. You’ll appreciate Kevin’s helpful hints on trip planning, including notes on tides, equipment, training, and camping. Plus, the book’s safety information and navigational “rules of the road” are essential to know.

Get the most informative paddling guide to the area, featuring 50 of the best routes for canoeing and kayaking.

Boasting more than 400 miles of coastline, beautiful sandy beaches, expansive salt marshes, and dozens of protected bays and harbors, Long Island is truly a paddler’s paradise. It offers something for everyone, from expert sea kayakers to families with young children. Amazing wildlife; ever-changing landscapes; charming history; and, on its western edge, a view of the setting sun behind the Manhattan skyline—there’s no better way to explore it all than from the water.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Details on 50 top paddling trips
  • Route descriptions with full-color maps and photos
  • Recommended runs for fishing, trips with children, wildlife viewing, and more
  • At-a-glance data including difficulty, distance, and potential hazards
  • GPS coordinates for put-ins and take-outs

Additional information

Dimensions 6 × 9 in
Author(s)

Kevin Stiegelmaier

Format:

Paperback/Softback

Page Count:

256

Series

Canoe and Kayak Series

Publisher

Menasha Ridge Press

Publication Date

May 14, 2024

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