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 →
Return to Peanut Island
Peanut Island, in Riviera Beach, FL, is rich in history and offers both land and sea trekking. There was/is a hidden bunker for JFK for when he and his family would vacation in their Palm Beach home. https://youtu.be/QlOWdxi0dg8 If you can’t make the paddle, there are a couple of alternatives: Blue Water Cove Resort and... Continue Reading →
Chastain Beach, Stuart, FL – ICW
Chastain Beach Path to ICW On this gorgeous Summer day at Chastain Beach, we opted to begin with a paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) due to the high tide and exceptionally clear waters. https://youtu.be/FX6x7bx0oZk Cooling Off in the Crystal Waters Shortly after launching, we glided across the shallows, passing over clusters of young shovel-head... Continue Reading →
Fort Pierce, FL – Inlet State Park (Part 3)
https://youtu.be/TdHmMgZ6zPQ Fort Pierce Inlet State Park This completes our third paddle in Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Our first paddle was along the SL islands, and if you paddle here, make sure to stop at SL-13 (Spoil Island), where opposite of Spoil Island is a sliver of sand and trees, with a swing. Our second... Continue Reading →
Morning paddle along Manatee Pocket
It was a beautiful morning along Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno, FL. The sun was out and the boat flags hung slack. We had checked the weather and radar knowing the late morning winds would bring in the afternoon thunderstorms - which have been epic lately. Normally we are so focused on the route itself–– the... Continue Reading →