Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Lakes Maitland, Nina, and Minnehaha
On Lake Maitland at 2:52. Spent a good chunk of the morning getting the first oil change on the new to me Outback. As the first, it was free.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Homosassa and Halls Rivers
Launched from the ramp next to MacRae's at 12:53. A biker dude came out and said the manager said it was okay to park there as it was cold. I said I have been parking there for 20 years, and I was a customer as I would buy dinner and a beer when I returned.
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The Quiet Zone sign is new since my last paddle in 2021. As are seagrass plantings in protective cages.I began to see manatees as I go got closer to the springs.The main spring is off limits. It can be observed at the Underwater Observatory in Homasassa Springs State Park. Do it if you have the chances. Smaller springs in a residential area are beyond this bridge.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Econlockhatchee River Feb 21
Saturday, Feburary 21. I did a car-bike shuttle. Leaving the kayak at the 419 Bridge, driving the Snowhill Road Bridge, and biking back. Lots of cars at both locations. The small lot at 419 was full when I first arrived. One vehicle left as I unlloaded the kayak. ON the RIver at 10:08
Rock Springs Run
On the water at 11:52. A week ago I said I was not going to launch so late until next winter. Well, winter weather came back. I figured it would not be too busy
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Rock Springs Run
On the Wekiva from Wekiwa Springs State Park at 9:35. Earlier than my usual post-retirement starts. Gusty winds in the afternoon forecast, so I skipped the morning walk and at home breakfast.Down the Wekiva.OEsVk8g0QL8A5SkGPkYqu9EY-HahEn9zkpPvmXexMDhzG74rZYtfrzo52mUfHPVAVKA7EvYOr8hPKULr81_1zz1wnE7wrz1IYKw-ZJNxYqNfb3US/s320/IMG_3245.JPG"/>
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