Dave's Yak Tales

Cedar Key Sunset

Monday, July 14, 2025

Haulover Canal

On the water from the Bairs Cove kayak launch at 1:45

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Blackwater Creek

On the water at 11:55.
Paddled up the Creek

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Blackwater Creek and Wekiva River

Must have had the camera on some goofy setting to give the bridge a hump. Above is the first photo of the day, on Blackwater Creek at 12:05.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Econlockhatchee River

Did something I have not done before. Paddled both sections of the Econlockhatchee River. 19 miles from 419 to C.S. Lee. I was with Greg P. of Adventures In Florida, a new guide, Celia, Greg's friend, Patrick, and his friend Carissa. I told Patrick I would have to subscribe to the Orlando Sentinel to read the full account of the trip he and Greg did on the St. Johns River a couple years ago. I did. The link may be behind a paywall. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/10/310-miles-8-days-st-johns-river-kayaking-paddling-odyssey-adventure/
We were on the water at 8:30

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Wekiva RIver

On the water at Wekiwa Springs State Park at 12:23.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Blackwater Creek and Clearwater Lake

The Lake Norris section of Blackwater Creek
On the Creek at 12:26

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Weeki Wachee and more

Mostly more as the Weeki Wachee is TFC at 2 PM on a July afternoon.
I was in the area on business. Kayaking business. A paddling club at a nearby subdivision needs a new outfitter and guides. So me and another Dave from Adventures in Florida met them today. The Glen Lakes Kayak Club will be using Adventures in Florida for their monthly paddles.
After a 2:40 PM launch, I headed down stream, than under a small bridge to a side channel.
Found a creek that I thought would take me to the Mud River. It may, if you are a fish.
I did find the correct creek.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Blackwater Creek

On the Creek at 2. Before I launched, I learned from a guy fishing on the bank, that the gator that was removed last week was being fed. Fish guts and carcasses from another angler.