In recognition of our summer-like temps (high of 82F), I offer up this archive picture from a moonlight paddle sponsored by a local kayak outfitter, Osprey Bay Outdoors. We launched from Dunedin Marina in the evening, just a little while before sunset. Then we paddled to a spoil island less than a mile from the launch for a Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville style party. We all had drinks, burgers, hot dogs and s'mores while we watched the sun go down. Then we partied for a while, and paddled back to the Dunedin Marina under a brilliant moon, arriving around midnight. It was a lot of fun. And hey, it's Florida, that's why we live here, isn't it?You can't see my boat in this shot, but it looks very much like the third one from the left. It's a Dirigo 120, by Old Town. You can see the Old Town information about it here. It's not a real fancy boat, but I love it just the same. This area is perfect for kayaking, with rivers, bays, harbors and the Gulf of Mexico all nearby. Of course, the weather makes it enjoyable just about all year round.
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Beautiful colors in the first photo, lovely scene too. :) Over a dozen boats in the pic, it must've been a great party. Oh, yes, you guys know how to have fun!
ReplyDeleteAny PUI charges that night? >8D
That looks like fun. How's the weather there?
ReplyDeleteThe photos are great. The idea is more than charming...but OMG! dangerous. Paddling back in the dark after good Margaritas? You do like to live on the edge. Now - if you only hired a boat - I'm in! :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder how straight the paddling was after the party? LOL
ReplyDeleteI like your photo and the narrative with it. I also like Googe Earth but all the places we try to see still use out of focus technology so do not allow sharp close-ups.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been great!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBut I would have asked the same question as Nathalie :-)
I've seen these kayaks before, in the Everglades, and they always look like great fun! (not as heavy as the metal canoe types and more flexible to manuever). I've never heard of a moonlight kayak trip, what a great idea this is. Thank you for the link to the Fenway restoration.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. Do you do this often? I'll sign up to be the designated paddler.
ReplyDeleteQuite a tour you have taken us on.
ReplyDelete--steve buser
New Orleans Daily Photo
congratulation for this performance the pictures from google earth are stunning !
ReplyDeleteSounds like great fun!! Did you have any Designated Paddlers :)
ReplyDeleteLove those Google Earth shots too!
sounds like quite the party! Sorry I missed it.
ReplyDeletethanks for the recommendations yesterday. When I get back next week I will let you know which one I visited and how it went.
another great post ! kayaks ? paddling ? sounds like a lot of fun . i never done anything like that . and to be honest , i'm more happy with some bigger boat or even better , a ship ... hahaha...
ReplyDeleteis that your christmas tree ? from this year ? i also had the idea of a blue tree but here we only decorate it on christmas' eve .
What a wonderful post. I'm so glad you decided to share it with us. I think y'all are a bunch of brave fun-lovin' kayakers!
ReplyDeleteYou were drinking and kayaking? Lucky for you, no errant alligator was on patrol that night ;-)
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