Florida Kayaking Kayak Gear for Sale 16 Jun 200922 Jun 2009 I would like to thank KayakKev for the help in selling some of my kayak gear. My wife and I have recently had our first child and it is time…
Entertainment Cartoon Fun: kayak gift 15 Jun 200917 Nov 2009 Before I got married my fiancée asked what I wanted as the ultimate wedding present...Now that I have your attention I came across a cartoon that holds the spirit of…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🛶 Kayaking at night: seeing in the dark 13 Jun 200921 Aug 2026 My friends and I have paddled a lot of the water with in a thirty minute drive of my home. I know these waters well. I have paddled them on…
Events & Lectures… Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center Events in June 10 Jun 200921 Aug 2026 Guided Canoe Trip Friday, June 12, 2009 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Education Services Staff and Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division Take this opportunity to explore a portion of the south…
Florida Kayaking Florida Gulf Coast whale shark 5 Jun 200916 Jun 2009 There are always cool things we as boaters can experience from the water. Below is a video of an interview of two men who were out on their power boat…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Slip-Slop-Slap: Sun Safety 1 Jun 200921 Aug 2026 June is UV Safety Month. In 1981, the Cancer Council Victoria gave birth to a seagull named Sid. Sid is the popular figure that promotes how to reduce sun exposure…
Community & Adaptive Programs Memorial Day 23 May 200921 Aug 2026 Memorial Day is Monday May 25. For some people it is a day off from work to spend time with family. Others use Memorial Day weekend as an excuse to…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Weather Cocking, Icebreaker, and Paddling 20 May 200921 Aug 2026 Jeff Cooper of H2Outfiffers shared with me a simple analogy to explain weather cocking. A common definition of weather cocking is that “a boat moving forward points into strong winds”.…
Florida Kayaking June 20 – Kayak Trip: Chassahowitzka River 17 May 200930 Oct 2009 This trip is filled. Look for our upcoming blog about this trip. We are back to offering our friends and future guests unique kayak trips that you will remember fondly. …
Florida Kayaking Ocklawaha River: Poker Run review 17 May 200930 Oct 2009 On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group sponsored their 10th Annual Paddlers PokerRun. They had a record attendance this year. There were more than 206 paddlers…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… National Safe Boating Week 15 May 200921 Aug 2026 People who use the water call the vests that they wear by many names. Some of the names for these water vests are: personal flotation device, buoyancy aid, and life…
Community & Adaptive Programs The Call of the River – A Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure 14 May 200921 Aug 2026 A Fundraiser for Team River Runner and the International Whitewater Hall of Fame May 14, 2009 - 7:30 and 9:30 pm. At the Arlington Cinema and Draft House; 2903 Columbia…
Florida Kayaking Ocklawaha River: kayak poker run 13 May 200930 Oct 2009 On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group will sponsor their 10th Annual Paddlers PokerRun. The eight-mile paddle starts at Gore’s Landing and runs down the Ocklawaha…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Paddlers Sometimes Take Avoidable Risks: Five Decision Checks 10 May 200922 Oct 2026 Five pressures to recognize, and a practical way to check the next decision. A familiar route, a confident companion, and a clear destination can make a paddling plan feel settled…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Preventing Skin Cancer: kayak kit 5 May 200921 Aug 2026 I paddle in Florida. And playing outside increases my risks of developing skin cancer. I do take precautions to protect my skin. I wear sunblock that is high in a broad spectrum…