Whether you seek adventure paddling a secluded lake in the wilderness or just want to spend a leisurely time paddling a tiny lake, kayaking and canoeing can provide a pleasant diversion and a great time away from life’s day-to-day stress.

As an avid kayaker, I recognized the need for a guidebook on flat water paddling locations when I first began paddling different lakes throughout California over 30 years ago and I was unable to find sufficient information about them.

In the process of compiling maps, camping and lake information on the different lakes I paddled, I realized I had accumulated an enormous amount of valuable data that could be beneficial to other paddlers who either didn’t have the time to gather the information themselves, or who didn’t want to blindly venture to unfamiliar destinations.

This guidebook offers you an easy approach to planning a paddling adventure by providing you with 235 locations in California to choose from and all of the necessary information you need to plan a safe and enjoyable outing. All of the

featured destinations contained in the guidebook are flat water. They all allow kayaking and are accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles.

When planning a kayak outing one of the biggest factors to take into consideration is your safety and the safety of others who are dependent on you. The best way to improve your safety on a kayak outing is to stress personal responsibility, preparation, and sound decision-making. The more prepared you are, the more likely you will have a safe and enjoyable trip.

From experience, I have found the unknown is only fearful because it’s unknown. In most cases, once you have conquered your fears, you will find there wasn’t anything to be afraid of at all.

Hopefully, this guidebook will take away any of the concerns you have about paddling unknown destinations. With all of the information provided, you now have the opportunity to experience the pleasure of paddling a wider variety of destinations in California!.