The Time-release Dose – “You can’t do this on drugs”.

That’s what the sign written in the sky said at the

1998 Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show!

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The sky sign actually said “You can’t do this on drugs.”
Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show 1998 edition.

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NAVY jets performing over the ocean at the 1998 Ft Lauderdale Air and Sea Show.

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On top of ONEWAY, my Findeisen Shearwater surfski at the 1998 Ft Lauderdale Air and Sea Show.
The boating exclusion zone was one mile out from the beach, from Port Everglades inlet up to Sunrise Blvd,

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The 2022 Fort Lauderdale Air Show is happening in the skies this weekend over the beach. This event taken place in late spring since the mid nineties, and has been known under a few different names, initially as the Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show, the Fleetweek and now as the ‘Air Show’.

Yesterday while paddling an 18 mile loop around the city of Ft Lauderdale, I saw the military aircraft doing practice runs including some noisy low flying passes.

This prompted me to pull out some old photographs

because I recalled the tag line above! 😮

Back in the late nineties, I paddled out to the boater viewing area with some friends. First in 1998, when I took my (then) kinda new Findeisen Shearwater surfski out there. It was the place to be because all the action took place over a one mile exclusion zone from the beach, so it was just about overhead! I also recall a South African Airways 747 flying back and forth and we thought that maybe they couldn’t find the airport! 😉

This site features a lot of imagery from the past events.

Enjoy the Air Show!

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! Bless UP

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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!

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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 – 18 mile New Year’s loop to kick off 2022!

The fourth annual Gerry Blackstone

New Year’s Day Memorial Paddle.

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Nobody wants to get a speeding ticket on January 1st!
The 2022 Gerry Blackstone New Year’s Day Memorial Paddle around Ft Lauderdale.

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This is an 18 mile paddling loop around Ft Lauderdale which connects the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the New River in Ft Lauderdale and the Dania Cut-Off Canal. The route was popularized by the late Gerry Blackstone, who was an active New York City based paddler with the the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club. He loved to spend his winters paddling around South Florida and pioneered this paddle. After he passed away in 2018, this annual event has been named in his honor.

This is a great way to see what’s new in town,

and an excellent overview of Ft Lauderdale from the water!

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Happy New Year!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/events/the-2022-gerry-blackstone-new-years-day-memorial-paddle-around-ft-lauderdale/

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© 2022 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

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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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© 2021 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com. All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

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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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Reality check – between a rock and a hard place!

Kayak vs Cruise ship – hydraulics & rip currents.

The MS Oasis of the Seas is so big that it actually drains the water out of Port Everglades inlet!

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Rip current hydraulic – a cruise ship so big that it actually drains the water out of Port Everglades inlet!
CLICK to enter!

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Rip current hydraulic – a cruise ship so big that it actually drains the water out of Port Everglades inlet!

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Rip current hydraulic – a cruise ship so big that it actually drains the water out of Port Everglades inlet!
CLICK to enter!

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Be safe and enjoy your paddling!

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! BLESS

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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!

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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!

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! 😉
CLICK for story: The world’s longest kayaking hat!

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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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! BLESS – Feel Irie

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© 2016 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com . All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

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

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Revised and Updated for your Paddling Pleasure!

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© 2016 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com . All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

Tribute to 9/11 heroes remembrance paddle in Ft Lauderdale

Annual 9/11 Heroes remembrance tribute paddle in downtown Ft Lauderdale

organized by the

South Florida Kayaking Meetup group.

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“For those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”

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(Please take a moment of silence as you ponder on the timeline of that fateful day, fifteen years ago!)

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9/11 – Never Forget!

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Launch at George English Park in Ft Lauderdale.

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Kayak Ted (aka SpiritWalker) reprises his role in paddling the US flag around Ft Lauderdale.

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Flying the colors with a smile.. 🙂

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Paddling towards downtown Ft Lauderdale.

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Downtown selfie with my custom “sombrero lite” and face shield.

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Arrival at Cooley’s Landing!

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Special guest Qajaq Jeff hidden somewhere inside his spacesuit! 😉

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Kayak Whitney cools off at Cooley’s!

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Kayak Shana under the 4th Ave bridge.

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Kayaker Frank H. paddling his Folbot in front of the historic Stranahan House.
The 115 year old structure is getting crowded in by all the high rise buildings!

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Paddling back on the intracoastal waterway.

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“RED RUM” is my older Nigel Foster designed Silhouette. An excellent boat to pair with a Greenland stick! 🙂

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Kayak Ted and Qajaq Jeff in da house today!

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Group crossing the intracoastal waterway.

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These colors fluttering in the wind ..

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A gust of wind prompted Kayak Ted to an early take down of the big flag.

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Assisting in the flag take down..

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Kayak Ted says “Never forget!”

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Qajaq Jeff proudly flying twin flags ..

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Group paddling back on a canal in Ft Lauderdale – the Venice of the America’s.

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Back at the take out at George English off Sunrise Blvd near Galleria Mall.

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More info and pics here:

http://www.meetup.com/kayaking-130/events/233740307/

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Thanks to all who participated!

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Previous 9/11 tribute paddles you might like:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/tribute-911-heroes-paddle-kayakfari-allamericankayak/

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/ft-lauderdale-911-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-paddle-with-allamericankayak/

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NEVER FORGET!

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! BLESS

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© 2016 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com . All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

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Ft Lauderdale 9/11 tribute to fallen Heroes paddle with AllAmericanKayak

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Annual 9/11 Heroes remembrance tribute paddle in downtown Ft Lauderdale

organized by Kayak Erica of AllAmericanKayak

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http://allamericankayak.com/911TributePaddle.html

http://www.meetup.com/All-American-Kayak/events/204166302/

http://www.meetup.com/kayaking-130/events/204193672/

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Proceeds from this paddle were donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to help support those families and children who’s lives were directly impacted from the events of 9/11.

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Flying the Stars and Stripes!

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Kayak Erica’s Twin Towers memorial..

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Group gets the go ahead to launch.

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Launch into a wet drizzle of an evening, but water’s wet right?!

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Kayak Ted of the Palm Beach Water Yaks flying the Colors!

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Kayak Erica and her decked out boat!

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Kayak Erica, a professional firefighter, proudly displays the World Trade Centers towers. Respect!

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Kayak Whitney of the South Florida Kayaking Meetup having some fun.

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Long time paddler Glenn-O enjoying his new Rob Roy decked canoe!

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A Kayakfari.com selfie at night.

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Kayak Erica does it again!

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These colors don’t run, but they can streak! 😉

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Approaching Las Olas bridge in Ft Lauderdale.

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Stepping out, taking a break at Coconuts on the water.

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Erica portions out the Ectoplasm ..

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Ectoplasm shots ready for a toast to all the fallen heroes of 9/11 !!

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The nice folks at paddler-friendly Coconuts seated us inside with wet skirts, lifejackets & all.

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I am featuring two life jackets here .. !

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Never forget!

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Thank you for organizing Kayak Erica !

NEVER FORGET!

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© 2014 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.com / awakenthegrass.com . All original photographs, artworks and music in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Flex Maslan, unless otherwise noted. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

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