Florida Kayaking… Oklawaha river 1 May 201122 Mar 2020 We have paddled this river many times and every time something new occurs. In the past we have heard deep cat like guttural sounds, found a leg of a deer…
Expeditions escape to tip a canoe on the Suwannee River 29 Apr 20112 Dec 2025 After a long week at work (>## hours) due to my involvement with our Environmental Film Festival, I looked forward to hanging out, coaching, and paddling. Saturday the Symposium at…
Kayak Festival… March and April blow out 28 Apr 201121 Jul 2015 I experienced a a fast and fun filled eight weeks blended with the rocks, strainers, and natural obstacles associated with work. And due to being a full time paddler, father,…
Gear Reviews… ⚙️ 🛶 east vs west: greenland kayak 1 Mar 201110 Mar 2023 I love history, and I find comfort in nature. That is why I backpack, camp, hike, kayak, and rock climb. This blog is usually about kayaking. And more and more…
Expeditions… Mountain Hardwear Skylight tent 1997 28 Feb 201117 Jun 2015 "How long does gear last?" I am asked this a lot. I have spent more money on constantly replacing cheep stuff than I have replacing expensive stuff. Granted I have…
Florida Kayaking Valentines Day Exchange 13 Feb 20119 Feb 2011 In the USA when the 14th of February comes around loved ones exchange tokens of their affection. We have a developed sense of humor in our family when it comes…
Gear Reviews turbo edging 7 Feb 201111 Mar 2014 Sunday was one of those days that most Florida residents would say "it is a bad day to go on the water" because... we had 15 knot winds out of…
Expeditions… Test paddling NDK Greenlander Pro 24 Jan 20118 Feb 2011 We are getting in shape for an interesting paddle and we are testing out some new pieces of kit. The most dramatic change will be the type of kayaks we…
Florida Kayaking Toxic Sludge 14 Jan 2011 Last night Sean and I met with Russell and Ron at The Brew Garden. It was a successful evening and we covered a lot of material. But this post is…
Expeditions… Training for open water crossing 10 Jan 201110 Jan 2011 Sean and I have an opportunity to go on a special journey in a few months. We are keeping it secret for now, but we will be giving you updates…
kayak camping… 🛶 nocturnal kayaking 5 Jan 20119 Mar 2023 published in Canoe News, Summer 2011, Vol 44 No 2, p.6 Working at a college gives me the benefit of a two week vacation from Dec 18th to Jan 2nd,…
Holiday Season slaying the water demon 23 Dec 201027 Dec 2010 The demon is dead. In the Spring of 2008 Sean and I were leading a group to Anclote Key. It was an overcast day and the water conditions were mild. …
Florida Kayaking 🎦 environmental Halloween movie 28 Oct 20103 Mar 2023 It is almost Halloween. The upcoming weekend is a time to have fun. It is a time to take our kids out trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, go to costume parties, and…
Florida Kayaking A friend died Friday 4 Oct 20105 Oct 2010 I just got some tragic news that makes me realize just how short out time is. And how I need to make more of an effort to visit friends. Carl…
Outdoor Kids… Taking kids out on a SUP 15 Aug 201017 Apr 2014 Sunday Sean and I took our kids out on their first Stand Up Paddleboard adventure. It was only 45 minutes long. I could write about how much fun we had.…
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