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- Spring 2018 News and Updates
- Kayaking on Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL
- Announcing the 2018 Florida Paddler’s Rendezvous Dates
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Author Archives: Beverly Hill
Saving Florida’s Natural Resources
For Immediate Release: August 7, 2012 Contact: Eric Draper (850) 251-1301 or Manley Fuller (850) 567-7129 Florida’s Water & Land Legacy Campaign Launches Constitutional Amendment Drive to Guarantee Funding for Environmental Protection in Florida TALLAHASSEE––Aiming to provide a stable, … Continue reading
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Tagged constitutional amendment, environment, Everglades, florida, florida aquifer, florida springs, florida state parks, natural resources, nature, protecting florida's natural resources
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How to Prevent Your Kayak, Canoe or SUP From Being Stolen
Paddle sports has become increasingly more popular over the last decade as evidenced by the growing sales figures of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, some of which sell for thousands of dollars for some higher-end models. To complicate matters … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged cable locks, canoes, kayaks, locking lasso, stand up paddle boards, SUP, theft prevention, thule racks, yakima racks
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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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Kayaking With Confidence: How to Handle a Capsize
Kayaks and canoes are similar in concept yet different enough to cause concerns for many first-time kayakers. The most common question asked by newcomers to the sport is, “What happens if I capsize?” With a capsized canoe the paddler … Continue reading
Posted in Kayaking, Tips & Techniques
Tagged canoeing, capsize, kayak re-entry, kayaking, self-rescue, swift water rescue
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