Florida Kayaking
Kayaking in Florida is a great way to see nature. Each month we will post one of our favorite rivers, or bay and inlet waters within the mid west side of Florida.
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epic icy whitewater relived
Darren and I had been planning a kayak trip along a short stretch of the Ohiopyle. We liked the looks of the Ferncliff Penisula section “The Loop” of…
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epic icy whitewater
December 26, 2012 my son and I flew to Pittsburgh, PA. to enjoy a white Christmas. Granted my four year-old son was disappointed when the plane landed and…
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Maine tastic problem at home
A support system is what makes every adventure possible. It is the support of family, friends, locals, training, and commonsense that make expeditions possible. A lot of my…
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Maine tastic the beginning
In July of 2012 I enjoyed the opportunity to work for H2Outfitters. I was on the water everyday for my four week vacation. As many would think it…
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Missing
Where did Sean and Jeff disappear to? This is a common question we have been receiving over the past year. For different reasons we have neglected this blog. …
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Despite having his leg amputed at 3 Sean Fitzbiggon thrives on the water
Posted: 11/12/2011 http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_south_pinellas/st_petersburg/despite-having-his-leg-amputed-at-the-age-of-three%2C-sean-fitzbiggon-thrives-on-the-water By: Ellen McNamara ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A national champion surfer and superb kayaker has never let obstacles get in his way. Sean Fitzgibbon feels…
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Paddling for a Cause 190 miles on southwest Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway
Editorial correction (October 2026): The departure month in the reproduced 2011 account has been corrected from October to September. The expedition departed September 19, 2011. The original account…
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Mission Accomplished
At 1pm we completed our goal of being the first kayakers to paddle and explore all of the ancient trails in Southwest Florida’s Lee County where Calusa Indians…
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Visiting CROW and Hitting the Road
Most of today was spent visiting at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). As mentioned previously CROW is located on 12.5 acres on Sanibel Island, south…
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Turning South and on to Sanibel Island
They are on the move again and heading south. A special thanks to the park service on Cayo Costa for transporting Team Sweetwater (Jeff and Sean) back to…
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Day Off
Today was a planned day of rest with an extra day on Cayo Costa. This is their fifth day on the water and of promoting the Clinic for Rehabilitation…
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Off to Cayo Costa
They left Jug Creek Cottages on Bokeelia Island and have traveled west to Cayo Costa State Park. During their trip they saw dolphins and a variety of other…
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Bad Weather But on Schedule
Heading off around 9:30 a.m. this morning from the Sun and Moon Inn, Jeff and Sean were headed for their next destination, Bokeelia Island by way of marker…
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Heading North
This morning Jeff and Sean found themselves being breakfast for the local no-see-ums and mosquito population. These bugs, which can be found worldwide, were a minor nuisance and not unexpected.…
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Downstream and into Open Water
The journey continues by heading downstream to the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River and beyond. The destination for today is Picnic Island. Picnic Island located about three miles…
