Florida Kayaking Feading Tarpon in the FL Keys 18 Feb 200927 Mar 2009 On one of our bad weather days we went to feed some tarpon. We read up on the information on hand feeding Tarpon. We joked about Sean loosing a hand…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Common Sense 15 Feb 200921 Aug 2026 In an old article entitled “Paddle vs. Power, So What Are We to Do?” I focused on the fear of being run-over or overturned by a motor boat’s wake. My…
Florida Kayaking A Tail in the Florida Keys 12 Feb 200914 Apr 2009 The unusual things make memories. Before paddling in the Florida Keys, my memorable stories of past events have been about rogue water features, the confused aquatic life, or a memorable…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Stuff your PFD 26 Jan 200921 Aug 2026 I am often asked what I have in the pockets and on my PFD. Kokata PFD Princeton Tec - Aqua Strobe Princeton Tec - Impact II hand held flashlight Princeton…
Florida Kayaking Bad Wind and Waves 25 Jan 200927 Mar 2009 The wind, waves, and low temperatures were so bad during our paddle in the Florida Keys, that my watch had a meltdown on the water. Check out this video. I…
Florida Kayaking Paddling the Florida Keys 24 Jan 20093 Dec 2010 Sean, Brian, and I had a great time paddling the Florida Keys this past week. Kevin has been a great help in posting on this blog, and helping us make…
Entertainment… Kayaking with a shark 14 Jan 20095 Jun 2009 Sean, Brian, and I are getting ready to leave on Sunday to paddle around the Florida Keys. The good thing is we probably will not encounter what three kayak fishermen…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… A brace is better than a roll 12 Jan 200921 Aug 2026 Sometimes when I go paddling, I think to myself why this activity is so intimidating to land lovers. I suppose the answer exists within the fear of rolling. Paddling is…
Community & Adaptive Programs Team River Runner – Tampa, rescue class 10 Jan 200921 Aug 2026 Today I taught a group safety class on Trout Creek for Team River Runner Tampa Chapter. We had a great time discussing group management and how to handle unplanned capsizes. …
🌀 Safety & First Aid… Bollé Sunglasses 7 Jan 200921 Aug 2026 My paddling friends all know that I am useless without my glasses. I do not wear contacts; consequently, it is a struggle to find quality sunglasses that work on the…
Community & Adaptive Programs Bridging the Gap 7 Jan 20097 Jan 2009 There is a slide show presentation on a group of eleven mixed ability paddlers who paddled from Lake Huron to Lake Erie. The show is being hosted by Riverside Kayak…
Gear Reviews Vibram Five Fingers: KSO 3 Jan 20091 Jun 2010 My wife is so cool. She gave me the KSO Five Fingers by Vibram for Christmas. In Florida many paddlers use flip flops, or water clogs. Unfortunately those things never stay…
Community & Adaptive Programs Fort Desoto – Team River Runner 15 Dec 200821 Aug 2026 We had a great time Saturday on the water. Two paraplegic veterans and their families participated in the paddle. The participants, their families, and local kayaking enthusiasts enjoyed their time…
Community & Adaptive Programs Fort Desoto Florida – Team River Runner 12 Dec 200821 Aug 2026 VA members of Tampa’s Team River Runner are having a kayak fishing and barbeque in Fort Desoto Florida Saturday December 12, 2008. We are meeting at 10:00am next to Topwater…
Backcountry Kitchen 🍳 Recipe : Egg Wrap 10 Dec 200810 Mar 2023 This is my take on a fast outdoor camping meal. One 6in corn or flour soft wrap Two eggs One tablespoon of chunky hot salsa One thin slice of spicy…