Category Archives: Kayaking

Kayaking on the Emerald Coast.

Inflatable Kayaks and Alligator Attacks

  It’s not often that I write an opinion piece, but a recent news article describing an alligator attack on Sarah Boynton while she was paddling her inflatable kayak in the Florida Everglades really caught my attention. A couple of … Continue reading

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Kayaking Alaqua Creek in Freeport, Fla

    Located about 3.5 miles west of the town of Freeport, Fl., is Alaqua Creek. This dark-water creek begins on the Eglin Reservation (recreation permit required for most of the upper section) and flows into Alaqua Bayou on Choctawhatchee … Continue reading

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A Review of the Malone Telos Load Assist Module for Malone AutoLoader Kayak Carrier

    What a long name for such a great product. For those interested in this product, please note that the Malone Telos Load Assist Module only works with the Malone AutoLoader J-style kayak carrier hooks so keep that in … Continue reading

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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

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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

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