On the water from Fort Maitland Park at 7:76 AM. An early start, as I hoped to take my damaged car to a body shop today. Although, at 1:06 PM, I have not heard back from the insurance company.
A short paddle from the kayak launch before the boat ramp at Canaveral National Seashore, to the cove at Bethune Park, and back.
Not the best photos. The camera that had been stuck on one setting was working. So I brought it with me. Lasted for 3, 4 shots. So after that it was the phone and the Olympus Tough. Both with limited zoom.
On the water at 1:00.
This is when the zoom stopped zooming.
One of two dolphins I saw. Or one, twice.
There were 4-6 manatees in the cove at Bethune Park.
Only the second time I have paddled this waterway in New Smyrna Beach. It must have been before October, 2007. beacuse I can't find a Yak Tale for it. Can't even find an email sent to family and friends.
Launched from Callalisa Park, at the intersection of the South 44 Causeway and Penninsula Ave, at 1:05
I choose to paddle Callalisa to be closer to the venues for the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival. On Friday I paddled at the National Seashore before heading to Jazz Fest, hope to do the same on Sunday.
There were just a few small boats on the Creek. It is very tidal, so large boats stay away.
My planned short paddle was a little longer because I took a wrong turn on my way back to Callalisa Park. The Creek has multiple side channels, some natural, some not.
Landed at 2:50.
Off to the Jazz Festival. Today bands were performing at bars and restaurants on or near Flagler Ave.
First stop was Clancy's Cantina. A $13 cocktail is way over my budget. So no Skinny Irishman. Espeacialy when the margarita wa 5 bucks.
Dixieland from Kid Dutch and his New Orleans Band.
Down Flagler Ave for Tony Wynn and TW6
Next stop, Flagler Tavern, for Ella and the Bossa Beat
The Flagler Ave strip runs from the Atlantic (just beyoond the arch, to the Indian River.
Where I saw my last act of the day, the Greg Parnell Group. No picures or video of the band. I could not see Mr. Parnell, the drummer, as a pilllar was in the way. I was going to film as I left, but of course when I did, the band took a break.
I bought a used kayak in March, 2005 and began sending tales of trips to friends and family. That November, generous friends bought me a camera, Canon Powershot 400, so pictures were added to the tales. January 2007, I was able to add underwater photography, thanks to one of my brothers. I am now on my sixth camera. As of May, 2014, I have a Powershot 115 IS.
When I began kayaking in 2005, I would search the Internet for paddling information, trip reports, and practical advice. I hope this site adds to your knowledge and enjoyment.
My home in Winter Park, FL,north of Orlando,allows easy access to both coasts and all the spring fed rivers in between. Many Tales are day trips. No overnight stay required.
I welcome your comments and will try to respond to any questions you may have. If you are in, or plan to visit Key West, call my brother, Andy Cannon, at 305-879-0862. If it floats, flies, fishes, swims, scubas, snorkels or sails, Andy can arrange your tour, rental or self-guided adventure.
Happy Paddling!
