Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Monday, August 10, 2026

Haulover Canal

On the water from the Bairs Cove kayak launch at 10:08. After a 20-30 delay from a disabled RV on HWY 50 at I95.
A Falcon 9 launch was scheduled for 10:50. Pushed back to 12:20 and eventualy postponed to Tuesday morning.
Paddled out to Dog Island, hoping to see flamigos. None were present.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Wekiva River

Did a car-bike shutte between Wilson's Landing and Katie's Landing. First time biking in over a month. Could not transport a bike and kayak in the rental car.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Blackwater Creek

On the water at 12:46
Paddle upstream, hoping after Thursday's deluge, I could make it to the Iron Bridge.
It was very difficult to get through the vegetaion blockage. I carried some away and tossed it on the bank upstream.
Mocassin Springs campsite.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Wekiva River from Katie's Landing

On the water at 8:57.
I started out paddling up the River. The heavy rain on Thursday allowed be to paddle where I had not been able to for months.

Backyard

No kayaking on Thursday, August 6 due to heavy rain. A kayak did float in the back yard. Empty. I got in, it did not move. The second day without kayaking in 2026. 10 since the first week of March, 2024.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lake Howell

On the water at 11:36
A few raindrops fell as I launched but it soon stopped.