by sutherland | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Florida Bay Outfitters has an annual torment Paul rental fleet sale: http://www.kayakfloridakeys.com/Sales/salerentalgear.htm Why am I drooling this year? Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 w/ Rudder for $845 Yes, I already have a Tarpon, but it’s the older model. ...
by sutherland | May 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Nothing earth-shaking in skating this week. T had his regular lesson today and I went to the public skate – after his lesson, he joined me and I had him work on his crossover and backward skating a little bit. I didn’t start the four-week skating lessons...
by sutherland | May 15, 2010 | caladesi island, dolphins, florida, gps, honeymoon island, kayaking, paddling, saltwater
I had a bit of a later start than I planned this morning, due mostly to a muttered “oh, hell, no” and slap at the alarm clock around 0-dark-thirty. Once up, though, I loaded the car and hit the road for Dunedin, FL, stopping just twice: Subway for breakfast and lunch...
by sutherland | May 13, 2010 | dolphins, haulover canal, manatee, paddling, saltwater
I had some time this afternoon and decided to run over to Haulover Canal for a quick paddle. (view in Google Earth) GPS tracking powered by InstaMapper.com I started from the large landing area at the west end of the canal. Took the canal east under the bridge and out...
by sutherland | May 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
T’s regular lesson in learn-to-play today and not much new, except that I’ve decided not to jump into the current adult learn-to-play session. I’d like to, but I’ve watched it a couple times now and I’d be the worst skater in there. Instead, I’ll be taking...
