Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Ichetucknee River

On the River, from Dampiers Landing, at 10:19. The south takeout, where I usually launch, Midpoint Landing, and the North end launch, are all closed due to hurricane damage
Work has been done to clear the Ich
Midpoint Landing

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Santa Fe River, Ginnie Springs

Opening photo, padding out of Ginne Spring. One of 7 Springs in this private campground. I have never entered by land. Unti today. Retirement means weekday camping. I get to avoid the obnoxious weekend crowd.
Water and electric site is $76.00 for two nights. With a senior discount.
As this was my first visit by land, I took a walk to figure out where things are. This is Dogwood Spring.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Dora Canal

On the water from Summeral Park in Tavares at 11:40.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Wekiva River

On the water from Wekiwa Springs State Park at 2:19

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Suwannee River Rendevous to Branford

Troy Springs The buoy line was not in place.
On the River at 10:05 after a reverse shuttle. Car was at Ivey Memorial Park in Branford
Entering an unnamed spring on the left bank. (Suwannee County side)
Entering Royal Springs. This often can't be done. But, high water changes everything.
Royal Spring.
Then pink post was from an inividual scuba lesson. Teacher and pupil were the only people in the spring. I had left my snorkel gear in the car.
Back to the Suwannee
Usually, to enter Royal Spring, I land here and walk over.
Entering Suwannee Blue Spring.
Was abe to paddle pretty far into it.
Hand over the side of the kayak.