Hurricane Irma: Surveying the storm and the local damage done.

Hurricane Irma storm surge impact on Dania Beach

and Mizell Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park!

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“Conch Lives Matter!”
Repatriating washed up Queen Conchs back into the sea!
Hurricane Irma aftermath at Dania Beach and Mizell Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park

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South Florida experienced the wrath of hurricane Irma on September 9 to 11, 2017. The huge storm made a last minute shift to the west which meant that the east coast was spared it’s full fury. It was a very, very close call for us.

Not surprisingly, there weren’t many boaters out, just mostly tugs and freighters doing their jobs.

I was the only paddler out!

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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The Time-release Dose – Mount Dania unveiled at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park!

Who says there are no

mountains in South Florida?

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“Mount Dania” towers over the beach at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park.
The shifting sands of time – Beach erosion and re-nourishments in Dania Beach.

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The normally quiet and beautiful

Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

has undergone a radical transformation!

Formerly known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, it also includes Whiskey Creek – a very popular paddling spot.  The Park is the last remaining undeveloped beach and quite possibly the nicest natural place in all of Broward County.

With the Grand Opening of Mount Dania, Florida State Park planners

have revealed a new strategy designed to combat beach erosion!

The planners have announced that it is estimated that leaving the sand in this form will allow it to last up to 5x longer than if it was distributed over the beach. The sand has been trucked in from large sand deposit pits near Lake Okeechobee, and about 22,222 loads were needed to build this monumental project.

Additionally, some new beach activities will be allowed. These include the kayak slide, sand rolling, sand boarding, uphill kiting and downhill sand ski racing, among others. However once a beach umbrella has been planted at the top, that visitor shall be allowed to claim the mountain for one hour!

So hurry on over to Dania Beach – today is your first chance to claim your mountain!

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Full story at:

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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The Daily Dose – Sand from far away, coming to a beach near me!

Moving sand from Lake O. to Dania Beach,

one truck at a time.

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At the end of 2021, Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is a construction zone!
The shifting sands of time – Beach erosion and re-nourishments in Dania Beach.

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The quiet* and beautiful Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is currently undergoing a months long beach re-nourishment plan!

Formerly known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, it also includes Whiskey Creek – a very popular paddling spot.  The Park is the last remaining undeveloped beach and quite possibly the nicest natural place in all of Broward County.

The sand is being trucked in from large sand deposit pits near Lake Okeechobee, with about 22222 hauled loads needed to complete the project.

This means that for six months a truck will be rolling into the Park every three minutes!

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(* Quiet not available until May 2022!)

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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The Daily Dose – Staying alive in the soup zone with funky Disco moves!

Sometimes .. surf’s UP.

It’s Disco fever in the surf zone!

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Ready to bust some Disco moves in the MOJITO – an RTM Disco kayak.
Disco fever kayaking in Dania Beach – Surf’s UP!

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Truth of the matter is that we don’t get really great surfing conditions here in South Florida. It’s tough to get nice long rides. Some of my best rides have actually resulted from powerboat wakes in slow speed intracoastal zones on surfskis. At the beach however, the break is short and usually very close to shore. Surfskis are too long for this and not made for riding breaking waves which can crack them!

What’s really needed is a much shorter boat,

and my personal favorite for this is the RTM Disco sit on top.

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Boogie woogie in the water!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/fitness/disco-fever-kayaking-in-dania-beach-surfs-up/

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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The Daily Dose – When it’s October in South Florida.

“Welcome the Fall,

and the Fall welcomes you” ..

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Cold fronts start making their way down south, surf’s UP.
Welcoming the Fall in South Florida!

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Come October – Fall is here in South Florida.

Right on cue !!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/thematic/welcoming-the-fall-in-south-florida/

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All rights reserved!

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Coronavirus Quarantine Kayaking Dose – Day 2

No paddling today,

further water access restrictions implemented in South Florida. 😦

 

The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic worldwide shutdown and lockout enabled me to finish up this custom SOT foot plate project!

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RTM Disco kayak customization on Day 2 of my Coronavirus self quarantine, social distancing and involuntary vacation.
Custom SOT kayak solid foot plate for the RTM Disco!

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When the going gets tough, the tough go Disco.

See you on the water!

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Bless UP!

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

This is a work of fiction. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. No skeleton, no barbie, nor person, nor kayak was harmed in the making of this work. The author is sorely responsible for the contents of this work!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

Coronavirus Quarantine Kayaking Dose – Day 1

So far, so good, so what?!

Self quarantine, Social Distancing and isolation going well.

Was even able to sneak in a lil surf session!

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Surf’s UP – Going Full Tilt on Day 1 of my Coronavirus Involuntary Vacation!
Kayaking the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic Worldwide Shutdown and Lockout.

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Bless UP!

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All rights reserved!

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

This is a work of fiction. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. No skeleton, no barbie, nor person, nor kayak was harmed in the making of this work. The author is sorely responsible for the contents of this work!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

Paddling and the Corona Virus Pandemic – bring on the private sessions!

Get on the water – where you can get to it!

The world is not ending, but access to get on the water is seriously dwindling. Many beaches have already been closed to prevent transmission of the Covid-19 “Corona” virus.

Florida State Parks remain open, albeit with reduced capacity and operating hours. One great place to launch directly into the ocean in South Florida is at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park  (formerly John U. Lloyd St Pk). The park is well known for Whiskey Creek, however it also encompasses the very last few miles of undeveloped beach left in Broward county. Pandemic or not, I’m often surprised that I hardly ever see paddlers other than myself enjoying the Atlantic!

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East on-shore winds at 12-18 knots, seas 2 – 5 feet : fine conditions for paddling the Grey Ghost (Stellar SES).
The water really is fine at Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park!

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The park is also one of the very, very few places where a short portage can take you from the ocean to the intracoastal waterway – or vice versa. The water quality is generally really good and clear and a refreshing swim is always nice.

Solo sessions – just do it !!* 🙂

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(* Please remember to paddle within your skill level and remember your limitations. It’s easy to over estimate your abilities until you get chewed up and spat out of the surf zone. Be confident of your remounts and/or rolls before heading out into the Ocean. It’s always a good idea to leave a float plan with someone who loves you!! )

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This is a work of fiction. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. No skeleton, no barbie, nor person, nor kayak was harmed in the making of this work. The author is sorely responsible for the contents of this work!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

Worship with the Church of the Double Bladed Paddle.

The Church doors are always open in

South Florida.

Come on in, the water is fine!

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An apple a day will not lead you astray!
Go on, eat that apple. Gain knowledge and learn the ways of the double bladed paddle! 😉

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I recently received new gear from the world wide

“Church of the Double Bladed Paddle” store!

The new design sticker quickly found a home on the stern of my Kirton K1 trainer “RGB“.

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“Blind Faith”
Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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The neck gaiter comes in blue, which is great since that is my favorite color! 🙂

The Church neck gaiter is long and nicely made with a tight weave which prevents wind chill around the neck. It is fully breathable when dry, however you can not actually breathe through it when wet. The tight weave definitely blocks the sun well and it will be best used for neck or scalp coverage. I am told there are at least 20 ways to wear it, so I’ll have to experiment and catch up! It also provides a measure of thermal protection from passing South Florida summer squalls when temperatures can suddenly drop 20 degrees or more. For complete UV protection from the merciless Florida sun, I expect to use mine paired with a face protector mask!

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The neck gaiter when combined with face mask and hat, provides me with total UV sunblock protection.
It does not however provide any protection from Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant (background)! 😉
The End (of sunburn) – my total UV block solution!

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Church Wisdom

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“Thy boat and Thy paddle, they comfort me.
I shall fear no evil!”

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Church of the Double Bladed Paddle

(You can join the community and get your own Church gear, facebook login required)

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“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, paddle forth. Let nothing distract you.”

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! BLESS – Feel Irie

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All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

This is a work of fiction. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. No skeleton, nor person, nor kayak was harmed in the making of this work. The author is sorely responsible for the contents of this work!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Winter kayak surfing in Dania Beach – it’s Disco fever time!

Staying alive in the soup and

Boogie woogie in the water!

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Disco fever kayaking in Dania Beach – Surf’s UP!

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Enjoy your time playing at the beach!

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! BLESS – Surf’s UP

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The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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Sunday Services held – Worship with the Church of the Double Bladed Paddle.

Warm winter greetings from

sunny South Florida!

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Stellar greetings to all Parishioners – Church services are in session!

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I recently found a stash of stickers, one of which for the world famous

“Church of the Double Bladed Paddle“.

I had been remiss in not applying it, thus it found a new home on stern of my Stellar SES surfski!

Please forgive me audience,

for I have taken some liberties with inspirational verses.

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“Therefore let him who thinks he paddles take heed that he does not capsize.”
The launching of the Grey Ghost (Stellar SES Multisport surfski).

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“Thy boat and Thy paddle, they comfort me.
I shall fear no evil!”

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“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

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“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, paddle forth. Let nothing distract you.”

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“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be fit and content, not lacking anything.”

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“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have paddled, you may receive what was promised.”
Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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Church of the Double Bladed Paddle

(You can join the community and get your own sticker, facebook login required)

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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,

just as in fact you are doing”!

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! BLESS – Feel Irie

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I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Padding out the Stellar SES surfski for the perfect fit!

The Stellar SES surfski is already a great fit and I made it even better with some strategic foam padding!

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I can achieve really good forward leaning form with proper rotation and excellent leg drive.
The fine art of surfski padding for optimal paddling!

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Man and boat, merged into one! 🙂

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Fitness paddling: A new ride, a new beginning – meet the ‘Grey Ghost’!

The launching of the Grey Ghost

(Stellar SES Multisport surfski)

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“Safe Worship!”
The launching of the Grey Ghost (Stellar SES Multisport surfski)

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“Grey Ghost”
The launching of the Grey Ghost (Stellar SES Multisport surfski)

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There is a learning curve, but she’s a phenomenally good paddling boat!
The launching of the Grey Ghost (Stellar SES Multisport surfski)

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The thrill is back!

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Hurricane Irma storm surge impact on Dania Beach and Mizell Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park!

Surveying the storm and the

damage done:

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“Conch Lives Matter!”

Repatriating washed up Queen Conchs back into the sea!
Hurricane Irma aftermath at Dania Beach and Mizell Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park

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The Park remains, but the beach is gone!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/reality-check/hurricane-irma-aftermath-at-dania-beach-and-mizell-johnson-john-u-lloyd-state-park/

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Welcome, Fall – in South Florida kayaking style!

It’s October in South Florida ..

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Feeling slightly Irie on Dania Beach.

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Welcome,

Fall!

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The beautiful blue-green world that is South Florida!

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My head’s underwater and I’m feelin’ fine! 😉

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Feelin’ that liquid sunshine..

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Just a little bit of pre-Hurricane fall surf in South Florida.

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Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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Irie fall colors on the beach in South Florida!

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My surf ski on the beach, it’s a long vehicle.

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It’s really the only way to go!

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Wing paddle – the only way to paddle ONE WAY!

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My 21 foot Rocket on the beach.

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The world’s longest kayak hat – all 21 feet!

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Hello, Fall! Wait, no,don’t fall! 😉
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Rocket from the beach!

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Rocket, rocket .. ocean rocket, take me on a magic rocket ride.
Blast off = ONE WAY! 🙂

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Get outside, enjoy

Dania Beach

and paddling at

Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson (John U. Lloyd) State Park!

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Paddling and Playing on Whiskey Creek at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park.

Paddling and Playing on Whiskey Creek in Dania Beach:

What’s in a new name?

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The recently renamed Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, formerly John U. Lloyd State Park is still the same jewel of Broward County – but now with even more history!

The new name is to commemorate two civil rights activists who worked to integrate beaches for all to enjoy. The new name reflects the combined efforts of civil rights leaders Dr. Von D Mizell and Eula Gandy Johnson, both of whom played key roles in the creation of what would later become today’s park. Firstly in the establishment of a “colored” beach and eventual road access to the current location. Secondly, both were then instrumental in the desegregation of Ft Lauderdale’s beaches in the early 1960’s! Although done for a good cause, the name change met with some controversy as neither John Lloyd’s widow nor his heirs were even notified. It is unfortunate that John U. Lloyd’s name has been completely dropped, since as an attorney, he was ultimately responsible for transferring the undeveloped property into the state parks system to keep it out of developer’s hands. This is why the park had been named after him since 1976! Hopefully his long standing name can be re-instated on another level, perhaps as a new name for the Dania Beach Blvd bridge as has already been suggested!

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Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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Paddling on Whiskey Creek at Mizell-Johnson (John U Lloyd) State Park in Dania Beach.

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All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

I hereby disclaim any sponsorship, endorsement, nor association with any product or service described herein. The photographs, depictions, products, and ideas presented on this site are for informational purposes only. Your results may vary, and I do not imply nor guarantee the effectiveness, suitability, design or operation to adhere to any standard. I assume no legal responsibility for the implementation of anything herein presented! Use any and all information at your own risk! By using any and all information from this website, you accept the final liability for any use or possible associated misuse!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!