Sea Kayaking Guide: Brittany

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With its sparkling sea, 2, 700km of coast & more than 800 islands & islets, Brittany is a paradise for sea kayakers. Brimming with local knowledge & practical advice, this guide contains full details of 60 paddles covering the entire Atlantic & Channel coasts of Brittany from Le Croisic to Cancale. Although these trips could all be undertaken as single voyages, advice is also given on linking several into longer expeditions or on simply selecting a spot for a couple of hours on the water. Each itinerary is accompanied by a detailed sketch map & contains all the information necessary for a safe & enjoyable day out; good launching & landing spots, timing & tidal information, distances & any local conditions to watch out for. superb colour photographs, notes & anecdotes will stimulate further interest in this fascinating region. Equally relevant for the experienced sea kayaker, or a relative beginner, this guide will help you make the most of a week's holiday or lay the foundations for a lifetime of exploring this exciting coast. Good paddling! For each paddle, Veronique & Guy give tidal & flow information, difficulties, navigation indication, places of interest, where to put in & where to park the car, map sheet numbers, etc. A detailed map (in nautical miles) will help you to follow the route description. The introduction gives you what you have to know to go paddling in Brittany, including rules & regulations, tidal flows, weather forecasts, coastguards bulletins, some hazards & more.