Journey of a River Walker
Paddling the St. Johns River
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2020
University Press of Florida (Verlag)
978-0-8130-6811-4 (ISBN)
University Press of Florida (Verlag)
978-0-8130-6811-4 (ISBN)
When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. Journey of a River Walker tells the story of his experience, from his preparations to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries.
When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure.In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley's recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley's journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature.A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O'Keefe.
When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn't take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure.In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley's recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley's journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature.A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O'Keefe.
Ray Whaley is a retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot and a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoys paddling the various waterways of the state as well as backpacking the Florida Trail and Appalachian Trail.
Introduction
1. The Trip
2. Unfinished Business
3. The Planning
4. The Equipment
5. Techniques
6. Emergencies and Other Considerations
Final Thoughts
Acknowledgments
Appendix A. Organizations Affiliated with the St. Johns River
Appendix B. Outfitters Who Can Help You
Appendix C. Good Reads and Resources
Appendix D. Places to Stay
Appendix E. Boat Ramps and Extraction Points
Appendix F. Packing List
Appendix G. River Waypoints and Itinerary
Appendix H. The Key to Puzzle Lake
About the Author
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.04.2020 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Wild Florida |
| Zusatzinfo | 72 black & white illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Florida |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 315 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Hydrologie / Ozeanografie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8130-6811-8 / 0813068118 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8130-6811-4 / 9780813068114 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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