Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Long Key State Park

Headed home from Monica and Bill's.
Started the day with a walk with my sister. Stopped by my nephew's house for a brief visit, than went to Harpoon Harry's for breakfast with brother Andy. I had shrimp benedict and grits.
Crossing the Seven Mile Bridge and saying Hi to Fred the Tree.
On the water at 1:00. Most of the trail markers now have interpertive signs.
The "lake" is good to paddle on a breezy day.
Zane Gray Creek flows from the lake into open water.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Big Coppitt Key

It is good to have family that lives on the water. With a boat ramp.
Underway at 12:30

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Sugarloaf Key and Geiger Key

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On the water from Sugarloaf Lodge at 11:10
Into Perky Creek
Out to Bill Finds Key
I usually paddle to the key beyond Bills Find, but not this time as both the tide and wind were strong

Anne's Beach Islamorada Oct 7

It is good to park close to the water when you have a bad leg.
Back when I was working, and driving to the Lower Keys on holiday weekends, there was never parking at Anne's Beach. On this Wednesday in October, I was the only one here.
On the water at 6:11

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Rock Springs Run

On the water at 10:13 from Camp Joy. Should have been at least a half hour earlier but the new online reservtion system is terrible. I sent a detailed email to Orange County with suggestions to make it better.

Monday, October 5, 2026