Product Description
by Denis Dwyer (Author)
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 SoundTrip LogisticsCharts, Maps, and NavigationSolo and Group TravelCamping and Paddling SkillsCommunications and ElectronicsTactics for Dealing with BearsWind and WavesTides, Currents, and FogGlaciers, Ice, and Cold WaterWeather and Weather ForecastsAnimal and Plant LifeEquipment and Clothing Checklist and EvaluationAll Campsite CoordinatesLogbook Entries with Detailed Route Description
Author Biography
Denis Dwyer has been exploring wilderness areas throughout North America for the past fifty years. He has successfully kayaked from Washington to Alaska through the 1, 300 mile (2,080km) long Inside Passage twice and is the author of two books on the subject; Alone in the Passage: An Explorers Guide to Sea Kayaking the Inside Passage, and Point to Point: Exploring the Inside Passage by Kayak. Besides kayaking he has covered hundreds of miles backpacking through remote wilderness areas, paddled canoes down dozens of rivers, and spent months at a time camped under the stars.
