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	SEA NORTH AMERICA SERIES: Sea Kayaking the Baltimore/Washington D.C. Area by Michaela Gaaserud The first comprehensive sea kayaking guide to Washington , D.C. , Northern Virginia and Maryland —this valuable “where to” resource provides details on 92 launch sites on the area’s rivers, lakes and tidal tributaries. Take a sunset paddle by the Lincoln Memorial or have lunch on a deserted beach—paddlers of all ages and abilities will enjoy in-depth accounts of 25 of the region’s best paddling destinations, plus descriptions of and directions to 67 additional launch sites. Each chapter is filled with a mix of important logistical facts and fascinating details on local wildlife, history and folklore.
	As an added bonus, this guide contains more than 50 original photographs, county maps and a listing of regional paddling resources including outfitters, guided trips, clubs and associations.

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Reviews:

“This book not only provides information on where to launch and what to expect, but frames it in a storytelling way that puts the reader in the seat of the boat enjoying the experience. This book accomplishes what reference books should… it motivates the paddler to load up their boat and go paddle!”

Pamela Dillon, Executive Director
American Canoe Association

“A must read for anyone looking to paddle the waterways of the Baltimore / Washington , D.C. area. From paddling by Washington, D.C. ’s cherry blossoms to touring historical sites in Annapolis , this book shares everything you need to know to enjoy the region from the cockpit of a kayak.”

Eugene Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief
Paddling Life, www.paddlinglife.net

“Sea kayaking is the new hiking; an activity that outdoor enthusiasts are finally starting to realize isn’t reserved for the elite. Gaaserud provides an essential resource for novice and experienced paddlers alike, rounding up the bounty of boating opportunities in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic.”

Jedd Ferris, Senior Editor
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

“A very thorough and easy-to-follow guidebook for sea kayakers living in or traveling to the Baltimore / Washington, D.C. area.”

Mike Kord, Editor
Paddler Magazine

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