Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State

by Sandy Huff

Book Overview

A must-have guide for any Florida paddler Featuring a wide variety of paddling trips from the panhandle to the Keys, Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State provides an insider's scoop on canoeing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813022827
• ISBN13: 9780813022826
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 459 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Paddling with a sense of humor

The lady who wrote this book must be a lot of fun to paddle with. Her dry humor shows up in every chapter. I'd like to meet her in person. Besides a great deal of advice about problems specific to Florida, she gives a number of safety tips. I almost felt like I was being mothered. Obviously an experienced writer, Sandy Huff has a story to tell about each destination, ranging from history to botany to birding to how NOT to cook while camping. I also intend to put a stick of hot glue and a book of matches in my emergency kit from now on. Very enjoyable reading, and probably the most comprehensive where-to book ever pubished for canoers and kayakers about Florida waters. I'll go back to this book often

Paddling enjoyment

I found the book "Paddler's Guide" easy to find ones way around in through a well organized index. The locations that I looked up i.e. Chassahowitzka and Weeki Wachie rivers had all the info that one could possible need to set off on a paddle. Very important though is to read first the initial chapters on Tips for Paddling. Their is a wealth of information in this book. Congratulations.

Fantastic resource if you enjoy kayaking in Florida

This is an excellent book for anyone who enjoys and wants to explore the inland waterways of Florida. It is extremely informative and contains all the important information you would need to explore the areas highlighted. I particularly like the maps and directions to access points. Also, the tips on camping and fishing are great and provide info I have not been able to find elsewhere. There are many local areas mentioned that I have thought looked interesting on my charts but wasn't sure how to get to them. Now I do!

Book Review- Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State by Sandy

Book Review- Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State by Sandy HuffComing from a whitewater paddling background, my first thought on looking at the river descriptions in Huff's book was, "Hm, not very detailed." On further reflection, though, this makes sense. Details of how to run rapids aren't needed in Florida, and the lack of details makes visiting the waterways described much more of a voyage of discovery- as paddling should be. Huff has logically divided her book into three major sections. The first part contains tips for paddling in Florida, and includes chapters on gear and clothing and how to pack it, staying healthy, staying safe, and camping in Florida with sections on cooking and camp activities, all delightfully written by someone who clearly has had an abundance of paddling experience.The second section describes in detail all the wildlife you might encounter on any trip on Sunshine State waterways, and your best strategies for safely dealing with those critters (Do NOT feed the wildlife!). Aunt Sally from Ohio will survive her first alligator encounter if you follow Huff's advice. There is even a short chapter on fishing.Finally, the last section contains descriptions of over 200 trips on 91 waterways across the state. Every description contains all the information you'll need to make that trip: a map, where to put in, where to take out, the length of time and/or mileage involved, skill level needed, and local emergency phone numbers (great idea!). The descriptions are also keyed to the corresponding DeLorme atlas page numbers, and include a brief outline of what you can expect to encounter, all written in a tastefully understated manner.It's difficult to find any flaws in this book, or figure out how to improve upon it. For every Sunshine State paddler or anyone who wants to become one, Huff's book is a must read.-John Kumiski

Paddler's Guide to the Sunshine State

This is a very good, extensive guide to the many wonderful areas of Florida to canoe. Come see Florida like it used to be!!