http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/ Green Wave Forum is your place to chat about Florida Paddlesports. It doesn't matter if you kayak, canoe, raft or row a dinghy, you're welcome here. We have forums, trip reports, a photo gallery, service directory and more! en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:52:55 UT Prosirius ClubSite FloridaKayaker@gmail.com (Ed Schessl) FloridaKayaker@gmail.com http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/upload/gwflogobig.gif http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/ http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=98 The largest marine park in the US National Park system. Paddle, dive, boat, fish, camp, explore and picnic in the northernmost portion of the Florida Keys - all within sight of downtown Miami! Trip Location Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:14:51 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=98 Location Info Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:14:51 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=92 Located southwest of Marianna on Florida's panhandle, Holmes Creek is part of the state's system of Greenways and Trails. The 16 mile canoe trail flows past several large springs and through both highlands and low-lying swamps. Trip Location Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:17 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=92 Location Info Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:17 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=254 Palmetto, Manatee County Trip Location Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57:18 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=254 Location Info Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57:18 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=70 Crystal clear springs, natural Florida landscapes, alligators, manatee and mermaids all come together. If you plan on paddling anywhere on Florida's Gulf Coast, make it Weeki Wachee. This place is popular on Saturday / Sunday but weekdays are great! Trip Location Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:11 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=70 Location Info Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:11 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=50 Part of the Florida Dept of Environment Protection and State Greenways and Trails system, Econfina Creek is a narrow river/creek flowing past limestone cliffs and has abundant freshwater springs to visit. Trail is 22 miles from Scotts Road to Hwy 388. Trip Location Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:53:05 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=50 Location Info Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:53:05 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=99 Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, Canaveral National Seashore has pristine beaches, historical Timucuan Indian Mounds, excellent paddling in Mosquito Lagoon. If the Lagoon is rough, Shipyard Island offers a sheltered trip. Trip Location Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:42 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=99 Location Info Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:42 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=238 Near Oak Hill, Florida , this public park north of Goodrich Restaurant is 15 parking spaces on the edge of the Lagoon. From the park, several islands suitable for camping are accessible. Trip Location Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:58:14 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=238 Location Info Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:58:14 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=101 Search for the American Crocodile and Florida Panther in the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Take a day-trip out of Flamingo or Everglades City or spend a week on the Wilderness Waterway. The River of Grass won't disappoint! Trip Location Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:37:50 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=101 Location Info Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:37:50 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=245 White Horse Key is located 6 miles southeast of Goodland. It has sandy beaches on the south side, nicely sheltered from prevailing winds. The surrounding water is very shallow, not suitable for motorized craft. Trip Location Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:59:32 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=245 Location Info Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:59:32 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=235 Blue Cypress lake is located 4 miles north of highway 60 near Fellsmere in Indian River County. Most of the land in this area is publicly owned for the purpose of water management and preservation, as well as public use. This area is very remote. Trip Location Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:58:02 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=235 Location Info Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:58:02 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=61 A trip on the Silver River in the Ocala area features some of Florida's most beautiful scenery and diverse wildlife. It's easy to spot alligators, raccoons and even monkeys at the world's largest artesian spring. Trip Location Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:25:11 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=61 Location Info Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:25:11 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=126 Blackwater tributary of the St Johns in the northeast Orlando suburbs. Fortunately, the River has been protected since the early 1990's as part of the Little Big Econ State Forest Trip Location Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:22:01 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=126 Location Info Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:22:01 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=253 The St Marys River emerges from the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia and winds 130 miles south, then north, and finally southeast into the Atlantic. By air, the same distance covers a mere 40 miles, indicating the twisty nature of this river. Trip Location Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:19:28 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=253 Location Info Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:19:28 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=56 Great river in Seminole county..for uncrowded stretch try Wekiva Adventures We paddled from there near S.R. 46 upstream to Wekiva Falls, which is an RV resort, but offers a grassy area for resting or swimming. great day! Trip Location Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:56:45 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=56 Location Info Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:56:45 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=239 Originally named Inlet Island, the island was renamed Peanut Island for a planned peanut oil-shipping operation which failed in 1946. A $13 million USD renovation on the island in 2005 resulted in Peanut Island Park (wikipedia) Trip Location Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:01:24 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=239 Location Info Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:01:24 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=120 The Alafia River is a 25 mile long waterway and part of Florida's Greenways and Trails system. Paddling sections flow from Alderman's Ford County Park to Bell Shoals Bridge near Riverview, with the most popular being Alderman's to Lithia Springs. Trip Location Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:56:29 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=120 Location Info Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:56:29 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=218 The Indian River Lagoon is a great paddling site, stretching from Jupiter to Titusville. There are many boat ramps and access sites and there are many large and small islands for camping, picnicking, and birdwatching. A paddler could select any distance. Trip Location Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:13:24 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=218 Location Info Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:13:24 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=252 This Creek connects Lake Walk-in-the-Water to Lake Rosalie. This is in the Lake Wales area and there are many other nearby creek and lakes to explore. Trip Location Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:08:51 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=252 Location Info Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:08:51 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=231 The Little Manatee River is located in southeastern Hillsborough County and flows from swampy beginnings near the town of Fort Lonesome for nearly 40 miles to Tampa Bay south of Ruskin. Several places along the river make for ideal paddling trips. Trip Location Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:55:38 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=231 Location Info Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:55:38 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/trips.asp?location=251 Lake Rosalie Park is a Polk County Park. There are clean restrooms, picnic tables, a boat ramp, and showers for registered campers. Several RV's are there most of the time. There is no launch or parking fee. Camping is $17 per night. Trip Location Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:34:21 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/tlearn.asp?location=251 Location Info Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:34:21 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=499 Adams Key lies on the north side of swift-moving Caesar Creek. Once home to the famed Cocolobo Club, a retreat for people like Carl Fisher, Gar Wood, and Presidents Harding, Hoover, Johnson and Nixon, Adams Key is now a day-use area open from dawn until ~ Report By: lynette422001 Reports Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:14:51 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=498 The park's most popular island provides visitors with a variety of facilities. There is a campground with picnic tables and barbecue grills. Additional picnic tables and barbecue grills are located on the south side of the harbor near the open-air pavil~ Report By: lynette422001 Reports Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:59:45 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=497 Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many activities here. From late December to May, special activities like Family Fun Fest, guided canoe tours, and year-round fi~ Report By: lynette422001 Reports Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:09:28 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=496 Palmetto, Manatee County Report By: paddlejunkie Reports Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:45 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=495 Anne (MoonlightDesigns) and her friend Stacey invited me to go kayaking at Weeki Wachee. How could I refuse? The weather was going to be warm (in the 60s) and sunny. First time to use the new canoe livery service at the park. Let's see how it goes... Report By: ed Reports Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:14:01 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=494 (Holmes Creek) Holmes Creek is a 16 mile canoe trail in Washington County that is part of the Greenways and Trails system. It begins in Alabama, and north of Vernon gets more water from two major springs, Cypress Springs, and Magnolia/Becton Springs. Report By: gpax Reports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:37:52 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=493 Variety, they say, is the spice of life. I varied my usual Mosquito Lagoon paddle and explored waters I had not paddled before, discovering a large wading bird feeding area on the south end of Shipyard Island. Report By: yakdave Reports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:42 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=492 This paddle took place on a stretch of Econfina Creek from Walsingham Bridge down to SR 20. It includes springs along the way from small ones, to Washington Blue Springs, Williford Springs, Sylvan Springs, Pitt Spring, and more unnamed small springs. Report By: paddlesolo Reports Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:17:20 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=491 This large lake has an astounding quantity of birds, especially osprey. Report By: lynette422001 Reports Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:54:11 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=490 . Flamingo, Florida is the southernmost tip of mainland Florida. It is within Everglades National Park. There is a boat ramp, convenience store, several bathrooms, a campground, an interpretive visitor's center, and a designated canoe/kayak launch. Ther~ Report By: lynette422001 Reports Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:46:55 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=489 The lower econ is accessible from either snow hill road or hwy 46. Todays adventure started at hwy 46. Report By: djskal Reports Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:20:57 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=488 The St Marys River emerges from the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia and winds 130 miles south, then north, and finally southeast into the Atlantic. By air, the same distance covers a mere 40 miles, indicating the twisty nature of this river. Report By: slashpine Reports Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:06:32 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=464 This spring fed stretch of river is shallow and tortuous with intermittent class 1 rapids, based on the water level. Report By: lynette422001 Reports Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:56:29 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=484 A group of explorers paddled the Wekiva River from Wekiva Marina to Katie's Landing, 15 miles over 2 days. The adventurists camped one night at a primitive campsite. The water was clear and beautiful, the birdlife prolific, and the company fabulous Report By: lynette422001 Reports Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:55:42 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=487 As part of the Florida Professional Paddlesports Association (FPPA) semi-annual meeting, the group has a kayak/canoe trip on a local river. This time it was the Little Manatee River south of Tampa. From the put-in at Canoe Outpost we floated downstream... Report By: admin Reports Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:55:38 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/treports.asp?trip=481 Lake Rosalie Park is a Polk County Park. There are clean restrooms, picnic tables, a boat ramp, and showers for registered campers. Several RV's are there most of the time. There is no launch or parking fee. Camping is $17 per night. Report By: lynette422001 Reports Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:23:32 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/photos.asp Visit Green Wave Forum to see the 269 new photos added to our gallery in the last 30 days. Photos Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:52:55 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/default.asp?op=forumlist Visit Green Wave Forum to see 243 new community forum messages posted in the last 30 days. Photos Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:52:55 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=140 Salt Rock Grill TenAcious Trout Classic is coming soon! The next fishing tournament is March 26 & 27 at Salt Rock Grill in Indian Shores. Captains Meeting March 26 at 7pm, Salt Rock Grill. Weigh-In, March 27 at 4pm, Salt Rock Grill. Awards ... Calendar Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:10:24 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=139 [b]Take on the Withlacoochee Wilderness Canoe & Kayak Race and Rally. Join the fun of the Withlacoochee Wilderness Challenge at 9:30AM, April 10, 2010. [/b] Buddy Risher Park, Inglis By-Pass Spillway, Inglis, FL will be the starting point for the ... Calendar Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:21:41 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=138 March 13th, Riverview Park Sebastian Sponsored by Kayaks, etc. WHERE: Riverview Park WHEN: Saturday March 13th Sign in Starts at 9:00 AM FEE: $10 per person with your own kayak $20 per person for Rental Kayaks or Seat in Trader Canoes We welcome ... Calendar Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:49:46 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=137 For anyone just wanting to do the paddle on Saturday morning, be at the launch no later than 815am so we can shuttle. Let me know you are are with our group. Dawn Calendar Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:45:34 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=136 Come join us for a weekend of camping, paddling and hiking.All are welcome to come. If not for the whole weekend event, for the paddle down Juniper run on Saturday morning. Bonfire and dinner Saturday night with music and great stories. Call Dawn for ... Calendar Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:15:41 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=134 A Canoe and Kayak Race sponsored by the Kayaholics Paddle Club in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on March 6. Contact person is Damian Rumery at 228-872-2030 or look at the website www.battleonthebayou.com. Calendar Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:52:00 UT http://www.clubkayak.com/greenwave/calevent.asp?cid=129 Calendar Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:08:48 UT