Triplet Chain

Paddling the 5th different kayak in 5 days while my Outbacak is in the shop. I only want to put one on noodles on the roof as a last resort. My Pungo 120 fit better in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross than the Hurricane Skimmer. Shorter, and I could see the passenger side mirror. A 6 mile drive to Secret Lake Park.

On North Lake Triplet at 12:30

Into Middle Lake Triplet.

Canal to Lost Lake

Lost Lake

Suwannee River

A friend posted she was looking for a group to kayak the Suwannee. I figured a group would have an extra kayak, so I said I would go. Well, the group wimped out, and just the intrepid Darlene did the paddle. I would up renting a kayak from the Suwannee River Rendevous. $45 including a shuttle to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park.

On the water at 10:10.

Lafayette Blue Spring

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.

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

Lakes Maitland and Nina

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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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