Category: ICW
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Gear and packing the front of the kayak
Hi, I said I would add some things so here is some info for those interested about what gear I brought and how it fit into the kayak. First off the kayak has about as much space as a 50 – 60 liter pack. For those of you who backpack you should understand. The issue…
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Some Data
So the picture above is from the tracking map and shows the entire trip. 168 miles from Miami to Melbourne Beach Fla. I am good with my decision to stop but not happy it is over. I am looking forward to the Sept. NFCT (Northern Forrest Canoe Trail) trip. A trip that will be much…
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Day 13 Thank you all
What a day! Wind and tide were with me today and I made great time. I have not checked but I but I would guess about 3.5 mph or better. I left Sebastian at 7:50am and arrived in Melbourne Beach at 1:20pm. Per the navagation tool that is a 18.9 mile paddle. I straightened out…
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Day 12 The Good the Bad and the Ugly
I was told that some of y’all wanted to hear everything not just the great stuff. So here goes: Lets start with the good stuff: The Bad and Ugly:
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Day 11
Mornings are NOT my time of day, to say the least. It took me 2.5 hrs to get going this morning. I finally left at 8 am. I started with very light winds, they built but not to a very bad situation, mostly below 10 MPH. I was very lucky that they were out of…
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Day 10
So I get up today hoping to stay and reenergize. I go up to the office area and talk with some of the residents and they give me some advice. They liked the quest (but wouldn’t do it themselves), one guy said he read a book about a gentleman who went from Nova Socia to…
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Day 9
Day 9 was an energy sapping day. Winds were supposed to be under 10 mph but were more like 10 plus out of the north. Battled that all day and stayed close to the shore. So I get 20 miles on the ICW, but must likely paddled closer to 30. Got to my destination after…
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Day 8 Rain
So I woke to a light shower and packed up to head into town and church service. Made it to the 8:30 service a little wet (closer to drowned); after service went to Dollar general and Fresh market to get a breakfast and lunch. I am now sitting in a dry library and will stay…
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Day 7 The why
So many folks either look at me blankly or straight out ask why. To which I often answer, Why not? If someone told you they were going to walk the AT or CDT or another know trail, would you be as confused? Or would you accept it and just think they are fools for trying. …
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