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 →
Exploring the Springs by bike & SUP
From Hobe Sound/Stuart FL, we headed NW for a two day excursion to paddle Three Sister Springs in the town of Crystal River and then off to Rainbow River in the town of Dunnellon. DAY ONE: After a 3.5 hr drive, our first stop was to bike a portion of the Withlacoochee State Trail. At... Continue Reading →
Sawfish Bay Park, Jupiter FL
https://youtu.be/HZpP7Cx4gOk People exhibit a curious relationship with FL; they're either enthusiasts or detractors. Yet, imagine how mundane the world would be if everyone shared the same viewpoint. Let's appreciate the diversity of opinions and adopt a more open-minded perspective. But even for the detractors, it is undeniable that Florida boasts one of its most prominent... 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 →
Astral V-Eight PDF
As a dedicated enthusiast of Sea Kayaks, with a particular fondness for the Rebel Ilaga and Nordkapp HM models, I was in search of a suitable PDF that would seamlessly accommodate the back flotation while maintaining compatibility with the low deck of an ocean cockpit. This is precisely where the Astral V-Eight excels. It's skillfully... Continue Reading →