This paddle is one of our absolute favorites—but timing is everything. From February through March, the winds can shift in an instant, and today was no exception. Strong southern winds turned the journey into a battle, making every stroke toward the island (and back) feel like a test of endurance. Despite the challenge, the destination... Continue Reading →
Warmer Weather Returns to FL
After months away from the water, I finally found myself back in the embrace of Florida’s familiar warmth. The weather had returned to its signature perfection, making it the ideal day for a relaxed paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Launching from the sandy shore off South Beach Road—just south of Coral Cove Park in Tequesta,... Continue Reading →
Round Island Riverside Park
Located off A1A in Vero Beach, Round Island Reserve consists of two adjacent locations: Round Island Oceanside Park and Round Island Riverside Park, making for a perfect day of paddling, surfing and beach going. Today, we visited Round Island Riverside Park. Like many Florida county, state, or national parks along the coastline, it’s beautiful, well-maintained,... Continue Reading →
Tequesta FL (Coral Cove Park), ICW Paddle
It had been awhile since we both paddled the Tequesta ICW together. For me, it was after the Coral Cove Park renovation to the road and parking area along Jupiter Island, which by the way, the Village of Tequesta did quite an excellent job with. The road was now a sleek ribbon of asphalt, with... Continue Reading →
Exploring Chassahowitzka River: Seven Sisters Springs and The Crack
On day two of our Bike & Springs Paddle, we were advised by Amy from The Holiday Inn Express in Crystal River to try paddling the Chassahowitzka River and see both the Seven Sisters Springs as well as the Crack. This waterway is quite vast and opens to the gulf. Since this was on our... Continue Reading →