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Tag Archives: float trip
Local Area Tubing Rescue Ends Successfully
Inadequate planning is believed to be the cause behind a recent float trip that became a search and rescue mission on the Blackwater River in the Florida panhandle this past week. In a joint effort by Florida Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, News, Tips & Techniques
Tagged blackwater river, float plan, float trip, kayaking safety, search and rescue, tubing
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The New Sights and Sounds Along Turkey Creek, Niceville Fla
It’s been over a year since the severe rain event and flash flood of April 29, 2014 collapsed the culverts that once supported the historic Eglin Railroad that at one time crossed Turkey Creek. The collapse created potential dangers to … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking
Tagged canoeing, eglin afb, Eglin Railroad, emerald coast, float trip, florida, kayaking, niceville, panhandle
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Kayaking on Dry Creek near Marianna, FL
Dry Creek, located in Jackson County, is a conundrum among local paddlers. This shallow, pristine creek is virtually the golden ring held just out of reach because the current put-in location for the creek is located on private property … Continue reading
Kayaking at the 2012 Paddler’s Rendezvous in Marianna, FL
During October I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2012 Paddler’s Rendezvous hosted by the Apalachee Canoe & Kayak Club (ACKC) at Merritt Mill Pond in Marianna, Florida. This four-day event brought over 167 paddlers from … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Places, Reviews
Tagged Camping, canoeing, float trip, florida, kayaking, marianna, paddlers rendezvous
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A Review of the Parana Paddle
After several weekends of uncooperative weather I finally caught a break and was able to get my kayak out on the water so that I could test out a pair of Parana Paddles. These molded plastic paddles are both … Continue reading
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Tagged eddyline, float trip, kayaking, lightweight paddles, paddles, parana paddles, rafting, swift paddles, tubing, yakgrips
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