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Being in a kayak surrounded by a pod of dolphins is quite an amazing experience!🐬💦~Anna Maria Sound
So lucky 😍😍😍😍
Great pictures! 👍🏻
Fantastic
Lizette Rivera 👀
I don’t trust em …. Beady eyes 👀😜
Pretty cool, ain't it?
No way 😍 where?
Amazing!!
Omg!!! I would be in heaven 😍 amazing pictures
Terrific blessings🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬
Such a great encounter!!!
I love dancing with dolphins 🐬❤️
Awesome
Amazing!!!
Where is this
Amazing
Wow where is this
Beautiful pics!! Where were you kayaking??
Awesome shots. Where was this
So cool!!!
Wow, so cool. Lucky you! Love these kinda days!!
Omg Paula Mendoza Kat Springs 😍😍😍😍
Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing 😍🐬
Oh my goodness 😍 What kind of camera did you use?
This is so much better than one of those swim with the dolphin programs where dolphins are forced and expected to be friendly and accommodating on cue. What a beautiful experience that must have been. ❤️
While the sun is good for you, to much can have consequences. Please don't be like me in my younger years. We used to put baby oil on to speed up sun exposure.. 🌞 if we only knew....This subject should be on every outdoors, boating and anglers mind. (Thanks Kevin) We love the outdoors, the water, fresh air and the sun! But...
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour.
Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.
In the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
(www.skincancer.org)
Sun exposure can be a double edged sword. I grew up in South Florida. We used to hit the beach after school and never heard of sunscreen. I am now paying for it. Undergoing skin treatments for pre-cancer issues as I type this. Oh Boy!
So how does one protect themselves (and please especially your kids!) While a deep dark tan is great, it doesn't stop the sun damage to your skin. There are a couple of ways to lessen the damage the sun can do to your skin.
Personally because I boat, kayak and fish a lot, I found using sunscreens (SPF at least 30 to 50) to be a bit messy and had to keep reapplying them. Getting sunscreen on things like the boat, fishing reels, line and bait is not a great way to catch fish. Plus it can make the floor of a boat very slippery!
Many of my Capt. buddies and myself have gone to using clothing as the screen. There are many great sunshirts, hats and neck gators out there, but don't forget the backs of the hands! Those are one of the areas I am having to get treated for currently, so gloves are a help with the sun and help protect my hands from injuries.
Fishing shirts that have long sleeves and attached hoods are very popular and come in all kinds of designs and prints. They are the go to giveaway at most fishing tournaments I go to. If your shirt doesn't have a attached hood then a neck gator that you can pull up to cover your face and ears and neck is a great addition. Wide brim hats are very popular also. The idea is to cover as muck skin as you can with SPF 30-50 clothing. The fabrics now are very good. They are cool, dry quickly and can look really nice.
Being on or near the water one should also consider that water is reflective and just adds to the exposure you are getting.
So lets see those pictures of your sun protection! And please no birthday suits as that will get us banned. 😉
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Baby oil with iodine was the go to for my generation
Nice catch
I’m tired of having barnacles cut and scraped off of me. The sun is stronger with uv today due to ozone loss. Having been to nudist places, the sun damage is very apparent to see on some with weathered faces and beautiful skin that hasn’t been in much sun in other areas…
Great post, Chris. Now missing a large chunk of my right upper thigh thanks to the "good type" of cancer.
Also eye protection, lots of damage to the eyes as a result.
Though today was a fun paddle, I would be
negligent if I didn’t tell you about the support Gail, Kathy, Ed, Jennifer and I received from the volunteers, first at the staging where they helped unload our kayaks and directed us to registration and parking then again at the Hurricane restaurant they were there to assist us out of our kayak and brought them out of the water and out of the way and helped us get back in the water. Amazing! We met at Tavares recreation center and paddled Lake Eustis to the Dora canal to Lake Dora. Then we went to the Hurricane restaurant for a super lunch. The kayakers here were in a festive mood, in attire as well as decorated kayaks. My favorite was the matador with the trailing bull. Though enjoyable the lakes did challenge me. All in all a great paddle. Kudos to Adventure Outdoor Paddle for a great charity fund raising event for Camp Boggy Creek children’s camp. Gail provided some of the pictures and videos.
A little windy out there!
St. Mary's River
Started at the St. Mary's Shoals and ended at the St. Mary's Cove.
A true Florida beauty. The Peace River.
Love love Peace river Love the pictures you took
Beautiful........which run was this?
Historic tidbit: The Peace River shows on old maps as Peas Creek and the Native Creek tribe called it Talakchopcohatchee (River of Long Peas). However, 16th century Spanish charts did refer to it as Rio de La Paz(Peace River). So... Peace River or Peas River? You decide.
Jennifer Gilmore McCormick 😍
Having cruised the Peace River over my childhood and adult life, it is so sad to see how much the volume of water has dropped. Despite the seasonal rainfall, it seems unlikely that it will ever flow with any torrent, ever again! Thanks for such great photos of the once majestic river.
Water level is so low! Great time to look for sharks teeth.
Beautiful!
Where did you put in and take out? Did you see big alligators?
You have an incredible ‘eye’ for good photography. Thanks for sharing!
Nicely done
I like your pictures!
Beautiful pictures ❤️
Beautiful pictures looks really low
Beautiful pics! I love that river. The water is definitely way low.
Peace Trickle right now. lol. still beautiful
Great photos! Thanks!
Patrick Snedeker
Gorgeous!!!
Absolutely gorgeous photos!!!
Many wonderful memories…
Awesome pics!
FYI
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For my first paddle since my February shoulder surgery the Chick-a-Dees did a downstream-only paddle on the Silver River, from Silver Springs State Park to Ray Wayside County Park. Shoulder and back are really sore tonight, but my soul is full. My OT on Monday will probably shake his head, but my surgeon said to "push it" so that's what I'm doing. I only took my little point-and-shoot with me coz I needed to focus on moving that paddle. But I got a few pics to share. Lots of baby Double-crested Cormorants, baby Anhingas and baby Wood Ducks on the river today. Saw 2 manatees, but no monkeys. Last pic is map with stats for the trip.
I broke my ankle in February. I can't wait for my maiden voyage one day 🥰
Beautiful
Water therapy is the best! Keep up the good work! Glad you are healing.
Very pretty! Did you use a shuttle service?
Great pics. I just had shoulder surgery. Eagerly waiting to learn to kayak after I have healed.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Saturday morning trip down Silver River, Ocala Florida. Such a beautiful place.
Beauiful pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
Did you see the nests with the baby Anhingas and Cormorants? Precious!
Beautiful! We have a weekday trip coming up in May. Did you use the shuttle service?
We where on the river today too. Beautiful day
Great pictures
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Whether you are a white water paddler or not, this is a tragedy. Fire started early this morning (Tuesday), the visitor center is a total loss.
What a shame….
Oh no! How sad. I hope they’re able to rebuild. It’s such a beautiful area.
Oh I’ve been there! That’s just awful!!!
Here's a view of the 2-story visitor center from the river before the fire. Owned, constructed, and managed by the USDA Forest Service, Cherokee National Forest, the OWC was built for the purpose of holding the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom competitions. This was the first time these events were held on a natural river instead of concrete man-made waterways. The Center was constructed using 60,000 tons of native rock, individually placed and cemented into position along the bank of the river. The Center hosted meeting rooms, display hall with revolving exhibits, gift shop with river-related equipment as well as souvenirs, and a restaurant. In addition to providing river access points for individuals and rafting companies, the immediate area supports hiking trails, picnic areas, mountain biking trails, a native plant garden, a pedestrian suspension bridge across the river, fishing, swimming, and a FS campground just around the bend.
I've been there! So sad.
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Low water, loads of wildlife. NOTE: If you decide to paddle the refuge, be aware that to paddle in areas other than the perimeter canal, your kayak or canoe must display an orange flag at least 10" x 12" at a height at least 10 feet above the waterline. This requirement applies to the Canoe Trail as well. If that is not an option for you, the kayak/canoe concession is open Thursday through Sunday starting at 9 am each day. Their craft are equipped with the required flag.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Not hungry gators but mating gators are what are You need to be aware of right now
Looks like a great day…excellent pictures! Thanks for the guided tour!😊
Great pictures thanks for sharing 👍
Looks like a great paddle! Too many gators for me!
Wow 😮 that’s the most gators 🐊 I’ve ever seen on a kayak trip. Excellent photos.
Love how you give us such a great story of the paddle, and how you took the time to take and post the pictures. I always get so excited when I get to see a Pileated Woodpecker!
Nice day paddling, what do you use to take your pictures? Phone?
I’m almost to the point that I can get out on the water again it’s been a long year of sitting on Facebook watching all of everyone’s adventures thank you for all your wonderful pictures they have kept me out there without being out there. I’m so excited to get back out a year ago it was taken from me suddenly cherish everyday on the water you never know when it could be your last I didn’t know if I would be able to kayak ever again and I’m so thankful for even the glimmer of a chance to get back on the water
Hugs
Go for it! 🛶
Water soothes my soul Happy you are able to return.
Hugs for you, I know a little of what you are feeling. 🥰 I had surgery last June, worked through the summer and fall to regain the strength to get back on the water, only to need another surgery in February. But Thursday I was released to start PT again, so I plan some gentle downstream paddles over the next month with friends to help me when needed. Stay strong and get stronger.💪
I feel ya! I haven't been on the water for 2 years. It's been a long recovery and I feel like at this point I'm ready. I need to be back on the water for my sanity!! I also want to thank everyone for sharing their pictures. It certainly helps motivate the soul.
Maybe we could get a paddle together for all who have problems
I have 2 fishing yaks for sale with a bundle of goodies. $2200 takes it all.
Wilderness Systems ATAK 120 & Vibe Sea ghost 110 kayaks
Town n country, Tampa Fl
Your location and asking prices, please.
I believe so. Go ahead and make that ad and add location!
Looking for some advice please: The 1st pic is my Crescent Ultralite in my ex’s truck. I drive a Tacoma with a shorter bed (2nd pic), so I’m trying to figure out a way I can load it & transport by myself. Would you guys recommend keeping the tailgate down or keeping it up, like I do with my Pelican that’s the same length? I’m leaning towards tailgate down but strapping it to the bed instead of through the handles like this guy did 🙄
You can go tailgate up or down. I just use ratchet straps to the front and the rear as I like mine yak centered in the bed as I transport it. If it sticks out 4' or more to the rear, make sure to tie a flag, rag or something to the point sticking out to comply with transporting extended loads.
I guy recently cracked his brand new Wilderness Systems kayaks with his tailgate up. He was using ratchet straps which may have contributed to the damage.
Get an extender which fits into your hitch and strap it in.
Tailgate down always down. You can crack your yak with it up
I don’t have a picture when I went solo but I keep the bed down and like they stated have a red flag on the back. I have a small dent in my lifetime kayak from the tailgate up and I’d recommend down. Cam locks are the straps I have also
Never racket kayak. Bound to warp or crack it. Get some synch tie towns for kayaks.
I have Tacoma as well. In each corner of the bed, it has hooks that I hook the strap, across & through handled or twart bar of kayak/canoe, then to hook on other side. I run a strap across at front & rear with tailgate down. Pic is from kayak/camp trip so we put alot of stuff in the solo canoe to transport. I do not use rachet straps, too easy to damage them
Down and strapped. If more than 1/3 of the kayak is past the tailgate then get a truck bed extender.
Tailgate down
I have a Tacoma as well. You can easily haul with tailgate down - tail in first - caddy corner.
Down!
I would think down because a supported kayak is better than unsupported, as best as you can. But that’s just an opinion.
New boyfriend with a longer bed ..
Tailgate down and a ratchet strap is what I use. I go through the side handles and it doesn't need to be torqued down so tightly, snug is fine. Give it a little wiggle to ensure it's secure, and head out.
Tailgate down and purchase a bed extender bar. Harbor Freight has them and they aren’t that expensive. I use it with my six foot bed and a 14 foot kayak
I have a GMC Caynon. I use of these. They run for a little over a hundred bucks. And then like you i use bungie cords to secure it. And I’ve gotten 2 side by side perfectly.
This works fine
I have a bed extender bar from Harbor Freight paid $55 for it works great
How I roll. I use straps from the tailgate latch around the cockpit coaming to keep the kayaks pushed against the front and another around the kayak to the extender. A red flag on the back and I'm good to go
Down you want to crack it ,It’s stable down at highway speeds versus adding wind resistance and pressure to the strap points .Good on you for asking
Bed extender front Harbor Freight. I've had as many as 3 Yaks in the bed. This is a 14' perception illusion. Travels perfectly.
Erickson Big Bed load extender works great on my Taco.
I've hauled 3 in my Tacoma with the bed extender and ratchet straps.