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Appalachian Whitewater The Northern States 4th ed Connely, Grove, Porterfield & Walbridge trade paper 258 pages 9780897323802 17.95 With maps and helpful appendices, here are the premier canoeing and kayaking streams of ME, NH,VT, MA, CT, NY, PA, MD, and WV.
Appalachian Whitewater The Southern States 4th ed Sehlinger, Grove, et al. trade paper 278 pages 9780897323444 17.95 The Appalachian Mountain system provides paddlers with a whitewater playground spanning fifteen states. This volume gives essential data about spots in AL, GA, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.
Central Chesapeake Bay Chart GMCO Maps folded 9780875306551 12.95 Now waterproof, this map covers Calvert Cliffs to Crisfield, with enlargements of Solomons Island and Crisfield.
Chesapeake Bay Regional Wall Map GMCO Maps folded 9780875305875 9.95 Plan your Chesapeake excursion with ports of call such as Dover, Annapolis, Cambridge, Easton, Havre de Grace, Chincoteague, Newport News and many more.
Chesapeake Bay Waterproof Chart Book 8th ed GMCO Maps & Charts spiral bound 104 pages 9780875305844 59.95 If you can afford the boat and the gas, what’s the problem with a sixty dollar map to keep you from wasting either? Includes enlargements of key ports.
Classic Virginia Rivers Ed Grove trade paper 352 pages 0-9634575-1-9 16.95 Includes over 80 memorable river experiences ranging from challenging whitewater streams to relaxing float trips for families and fishermen.
Discovering the Tidal Potomac 2nd ed Captain Rick Rhodes trade paper 226 pages 0-9665866-2-X 26.95 This cruising guide and boating reference is now in its second edition, with 35 NOAA chart extracts, and information on marinas, shoreside localities, boat haul-out yards, gas and diesel sites, boat launch ramps, GPS waypoints and much more.
Exploring The Chesapeake in Small Boats John Page Williams, Jr. trade paper 0-87033-429-8 190 pages 12.95 Covers water safety, boat selection and seamanship as well as the ecology of the Bay's intricate waterways.
Guide to Cruising Chesapeake Bay 2009 Chesapeake Bay Magazine spiral bound 392 pages 9781884726149 6.98 This edition includes more than 800 updates, 300 secluded anchorages, a calendar of events and a plethora of information for the cruiser.
Guide to Cruising Chesapeake Bay 2008 Chesapeake Bay Magazine spiral bound 392 pages 9781884726135 4.98 This edition is a great bargain--with 440 marinas, 220 waterfront restaurants, 31 favorite ports and a cruiser’s guide to the Captain John Smith Water Trail among the many ports of call.
Northern Chesapeake Bay Chart GMCO Maps folded 9780875306544 12.95 This waterproof map covers Havre De Grace to Little Choptank River and includes enlargements of Annapolis Harbor and Baltimore Harbor.
The Ohio River in American History Captain Rick Rhodes hardcover 224 pages 9780966586640 29.95 Full of b & w photos and maps, this book explores three centuries of history on the Ohio River and its tributaries. Modern boaters will find the additional information on river festivals, locks, dams and connecting river roads invaluable.
Potomac River Map GMCO Maps folded 9780875300061 5.95 Here is the river from Washington D.C. to the Chesapeake Bay, with an enlargement from DC to Broad Creek, LAT/LONG grid system for GPS, local names of waterways and fishing areas and more.
Rappahannock River Map GMCO Maps folded 5.95 This map covers the river from Fredericksburg to the Chesapeake Bay, including ramps, marinas, navigation aids and local names of waterways and fishing areas.
Sea Kayaking Maryland's Chesapeake Bay 1st ed Savario & Nolan trade paper 224 pages 0-88150-567-6 18.95 The Chesapeake boasts 4,600 miles of tidal shoreline suitable for Kayaking and here are some of the best day trips for paddlers. Includes important information on put-ins and take-outs, winds and currents, equipment, paddling techniques, and safety issues.
Sea Kayaking Virginia Andrea J. Nolan trade paper 312 pages 0881506281 18.95 Kayakers of all levels, from greenhorns to old salts, will appreciate the depth of information, including geographical, wind, weather, tidal and safety issues. It includes daytrips from Georgetown to Chincoteague.
Southern Chesapeake Bay Chart GMCO Maps folded 9780875306575 12.95 Now waterproof, this map covers Tangier Island to Cape Henry and includes 1 minute latitude and longitude grid, local names of waterways and fishing areas, artificial reefs and much more.