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Category: Kayaking

Kayaking

🛶Suwannee River, Florida

20 Jun 202217 Jun 2022
If you have five days to relax check out the 91 miles section of the Suwannee River. Start at White Springs and paddle to the town of Branford. Sean Fitzgibbon…
Backpacking…

🏕️hammock comfort

16 May 2022
There are many advantages to hammock camping in Florida.  Many people think that the heat, humidity, and biting insects are a deterrent to camping.  That does not need to be…
Kayaking

It is ok to say no

24 Mar 202213 May 2022
It's ok to say no when you feel like a situation is not safe.  This goes for guides, owners, employees, customers, family, parents, children, and on an outing with friends.…
Backpacking…

🔦Camp Lights

7 Jan 202216 May 2022
Candle light It is challenging to pick my favorite camp light. Candle, battery, solar, iso-butane fuel, oil burning, wood, there are so many choices to brighten up the campsite.My oldest…
Kayaking

🛶Silver River, Florida

4 Feb 202116 May 2022
Silver River is located east of Ocala Florida fed by Silver Springs. Most paddlers, us included, access the river via Ray Wayside Park 3 miles past the Silver Springs Attraction…
Backpacking…

🩹Wilderness safety skills

7 Oct 202016 May 2022
You lived in the city all your life. Now a new partner, love interest, friend, or coworker challenged you to step outside of your comfort zone to go into the…
Camping…

🏕️How to Camp from your Kayak or SUP

7 Oct 202016 May 2022
The Kayak is a means to move you from one location to another.  Just as hiking (backpacking), automobile, an ATV, mountain bike, horse, et cetera, are ways to move you…
Kayaking

🛶Trade in your Hiking boots for a kayak

7 Oct 202016 May 2022
When I first moved to Florida from Pennsylvania I was accustom with backpacking and hiking in the mountains. As you know the Tampa Bay area of Florida is not know…

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Often I am asked “why take a class” when retailers, people, and electronic media give information away for free. There is a lot of misleading, bias, and misinformation that can confuse and cause harm. A class allows for guided discovery and opportunity to practice skills without causing damage or harm to oneself.

My goal is to share the love and knowledge of the outdoors with others. I focus on you. Information can be lost in large groups and often there are questions left unanswered. Having a personal understanding of our local and unique parts of Florida enables me to customize a class to a student’s needs.

I can use the knowledge, training, and certifications I earned, and the school of hard knocks to enhance a fun learning environment for the new and experienced student. Being outside is a dream, passion, and means of relaxation for all.

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