Paddling the Ocklawaha!!!!

I know Jeff has already written about our trip (in his post Christmas kayaking reflection) this past weekend! I thought it would be neat to hear it from a different perspective. First let me start by saying My Paddling Buddies and I have talked about doing this trip for years and it took this long [...]

Fort Desoto – Team River Runner

We had a great time Saturday on the water. Two paraplegic veterans and their families participated in the paddle. The participants, their families, and local kayaking enthusiasts enjoyed their time paddling the mangrove trail around Fort Desoto.

Saturday was the first day we used a special outfitted Kestrel 120 OC by Current Designs Kayak. The Kestrel [...]

Fort Desoto Florida – Team River Runner

VA members of Tampa’s Team River Runner are having a kayak fishing and barbeque in Fort Desoto Florida Saturday December 12, 2008.

We are meeting at 10:00am next to Topwater Kayak Outpost. This kayak rental location in Ft. Desoto is allowing us to park and launch from their location.  They are also giving [...]

Egg Wrap

This is my take on a fast outdoor camping meal.

One 6in corn or flour soft wrap
Two eggs
One tablespoon of chunky hot salsa
One thin slice of spicy Monterey jack cheese with jalapeños

I use a MSR BlackLite 7.25in diameter Fry Pan on a MSR Dragonfly stove and a very small spatula. No oil is required. I break [...]

Christmas kayaking reflection

It is the season when people forget the historical, literal, and spiritual components of the Christmas Season. I rarely express my feelings. Nevertheless, let us face facts. Christmas for many people is a one-dimensional goal focusing on stuff. So, this past weekend I went paddling on the Ocklawaha River in Marion County Florida to get [...]