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 Sound
Trip Logistics
Charts, Maps, and Navigation
Solo and Group Travel
Camping and Paddling Skills
Communications and Electronics
Tactics for Dealing with Bears
Wind and Waves
Tides, Currents, and Fog
Glaciers, Ice, and Cold Water
Weather and Weather Forecasts
Animal and Plant Life
Equipment and Clothing Checklist and Evaluation
All Campsite Coordinates
Logbook Entries with Detailed Route Descriptions
Topics covered in the book include:
The History and Geology of Prince William Sound
Trip Logistics
Charts, Maps, and Navigation
Solo and Group Travel
Camping and Paddling Skills
Communications and Electronics
Tactics for Dealing with Bears
Wind and Waves
Tides, Currents, and Fog
Glaciers, Ice, and Cold Water
Weather and Weather Forecasts
Animal and Plant Life
Equipment and Clothing Checklist and Evaluation
All Campsite Coordinates
Logbook Entries with Detailed Route Descriptions
