Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Seminole State Forest to Highbanks

I mentioned on Facebook that my car was in the shop, making this the perfect chance for people to kayak with me. As long as they supplied the kayak. And transportation. Jimi H. responded. We met at Highbanks Marina on the St. Johns, then drove in my rental car to the Seminole State Forest where 2 of his kayaks waited on Blackwater Creek.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Lakes Maitland, Nina and Minnehaha

I secured my Hurricane Skimmer inside the rental car and made the 1.2 mile drive to Fort Maitland Park.
On Lake Maitland at 11:55.
Lake Nina
Lake Minnehaha

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Lakes Maitland and Nina

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In the inflatable because my car is finally in the shop after the May 22, 2026 accident. Got the insurance check yestereday.
Launched from Fort Maitland Park at 2:28. In an Advanced Elements 2 person inflateable kayak. The good thing is it fits in the back of the rental car. The bad things are, it takes a while to pump it up with a foot pump, and is tough to paddle solo.

Monday, July 6, 2026

Alexander Creek

A thnunderstorm as I drove to the Alexander Spring Recreation Area. Still raining when I arrived. Waited a hour or so for it to clear.
On the Creek at 3:21
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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Arbuckle Creek

Last paddle of my 5 day, 4 night Southwest Florica Trailer Camping Trip.
Started the day with a walk at W.P. Franklin Campground
A look at my campsite.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Sanibel

Woke up at W.P.Franlin Campground

Friday, July 3, 2026