The Daily Dose – They’re home for the Holidays.

They’re .. here!

Home for the Holidays ..

See them live tonight at

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50th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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The non-motorized vessel pre-show starts at 6:00 p.m!

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Home, home again. They like to be here when they can.
Resistance is futile!

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The journey was long, but they made it safe and sound for the Holidays!

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Season’s Greetings Earthlings – Resistance is futile!

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Ride Captain, ride!

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Warp field established, ready to go!

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Season’s Greetings Earthlings – Resistance is futile!

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Alien Nativity on the Winterfest Boat Parade.

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They whipped it good too!

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Prone rider on the Winterfest Parade.

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“Pit stop”.

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Season’s Greetings Earthlings – no Grinch!

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Season’s Greetings Earthlings – Resistance is futile!

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Alien bonanza for the Holidays!!

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Wishing you safe Holidays!

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Season’s Greetings Earthlings – Resistance is futile!

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At the end of the 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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They’re home for the Holidays!

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If there’s one (and I mean THE one!) “local” Ft Lauderdale annual tradition it has to be the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.  It is the largest single event not just in town, but in all of Florida, and one of the largest in the USA, drawing over a million estimated spectators along a 12 mile route!!  This really is the one time that folks get together with Holiday cheer and become a part of a bigger picture which bridges across  all the socioeconomic boundaries that are otherwise pervasive in South Florida life. Now in it’s 50th year, the event usually takes place on the second Saturday in December, and is later televised on local TV station WSVN-7.

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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! Always

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

Paddling towards the Light(s) – 2019 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.

All was still in the night,

except for the lights in the sky!

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Priceless moments in South Florida paddling history! 😮
Paddling the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade – seeing the Light(s)!

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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, 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!

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Santa Claus is paddling to town – Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade 2018.

Just when you thought it was safe,

Santa Claus is paddling to town!

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Paddling the 2018 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade – Santa Claus is paddling to town!

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Enjoy!

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Heavy Christmas to you!

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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!

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!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

Crack that Whip! Paddling the 2018 Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade in Ft Lauderdale.

We came,

We paddled,

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We Whipped It Good!

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Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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When a good time turns around, You must whip it!

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Enjoy!

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Whip It!

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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!

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!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

2008 to 2018 – a decade of paddling in Holiday lights!

Ten years of paddling the Ft Lauderdale Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

with the South Florida Kayaking Meetup group!

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“Paddle to Paradise” with Kayak Whitney and Kayak Ted flying the KayakJeff.com shop banner.
Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade flashback to 2008!

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The Parade theme back in 2008 was: “Rockin the Night Aweigh”!

The 2018 theme is: “Best of the 80s“.

Back to the future, will 2018 be the year of DEVO again?

Find out on December 15th, 2018 – see YOU there on the water!

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Read more about paddling the Parade:

Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the South Florida Kayak Meetup crew!
Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)!

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Individual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade runs:

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Kayaking the 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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Paddling the 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale.

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Paddling the windy 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade on the New River!

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Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

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Running the more personal Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parades:

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Kayaking the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade (2013).

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Kayaking the 2014 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade.

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Kayaking the 2016 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade with Rudolph!

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Enjoy!

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! BLESS – Feel Irie

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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!

🙂

 

Co-leading the 46th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade with a cold front!

Cool paddling on the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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Happy Holidays from the South Florida Kayaking Meetup crew and Kayakfari.com !

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Lights, Camera, Action!
Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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! Heavy Christmas

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

Santa Claws is paddling to town .. but bring a jacket and an umbrella!

 The 46th Annual Seminole Hard Rock

Winterfest Boat Parade

happens tonight 12-9-2017

in Ft Lauderdale!

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Santa Claus is surfing to town to-nite!! 🙂

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Cheer us on as we paddle into town!

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Old man winter is taking over fast, so bring a jacket!

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Our decorated and brightly lit kayaks will be leading the Parade

along with SUPers, rowers and possibly other human-powered craft!

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Holiday paddling in a tropical paradise!!

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A BIG thanks to Kayak Whitney for once again hosting our annual Winterfest Boat Parade paddling tradition!

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Also a BIG thanks to Kayak Ted for organizing the paddling of the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade!

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Make some noise – Santa can’t hear you !@!

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This is what happens when Rudolph takes over!

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Rudolph rides again!

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Kayaking a Parade of Lights – the Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade!

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Watching the Winterfest Boat Parade procession.

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Kayaking a Parade of Lights – the Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade!

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See YOU there!

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! Always

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© 2017 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!

Boca Raton 2016 Holiday Boat Parade – Rudolph was my Co-Pilot!

Happy Holidays paddling the 2016 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade.

Rudolph has completely taken over.
I have no more control. Merry Christmas!

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“Rudolph was my Co-Pilot”
CLICK for: Kayaking the 2016 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade with Rudolph!

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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Holidays – BLESS!

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With that said.. Blessings friends!

South Florida’s annual Winterfest Boat Parade meets a stiff headwind – kayaking under full Rudolph control!

Paddling the windy 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

A South Florida Kayaking Meetup Winter tradition!

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Kayaks under Rudolph control – let the nose lead the way!
Happy Holidays from the South Florida Kayaking Meetup crew and Kayakfari.com !

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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Holidays – BLESS!

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With that said.. Blessings friends!

Lights, boats and Happy Holidays – Rejoice the paddling trips of Season’s past!

South Florida’s Winterfest Boat Parade kicks off the Holidays tomorrow night!

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A South Florida Kayaking Meetup annual winter tradition!

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Holiday waterfront decorations in Ft Lauderdale.

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Ho Ho Ho – Happy Holidays, Florida style!

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“I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas”!🙂

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Beautiful colors and lights of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade!

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Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the South Florida Kayak Meetup crew!

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Watching the Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade procession from kayaks – the best seat in the house!
CLICK for interactive panorama!

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Have you been a good boy / girl ? (choose one)

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Happy Kayaking Holidays South Florida! 🙂

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I’m just sitting here in my kayak watching the boats go round and round.
Ft Lauderdale Seminole Winterfest Boat parade panorama.
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“Om, sweet Ohm!“

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Watching the Boca Raton fireworks show in my kayak.

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Kayak Whitney in formal kayaking attire (South Florida Kayak Meetup)!

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Kayak Ted : “The Boat Parade is coming, the Boat Parade is coming!”

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“The Grinch“!

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Winterfest Boat Parade and Ft. Lauderdale are you ready for this?
Aliens – check, Sombrero – check, Holiday spirit – check!

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A kayaker’s Holiday tribute to the humble and versatile Sombrero!

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Happy Paddling Holidays!!

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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!

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!

Kayaking is more than an ornament – Happy Holidays!

I’m just hanging around for the Holidays,

but kayaking is the gift that keeps on giving year round!

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Paddling is more than an ornament!
Kayaking is a lifestyle – keep on paddling! 🙂

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Merry Christmas 2015 !

Happy Holidays!

Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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Blessings!!!

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Holidays – IRIE!

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With that said.. Blessings friends!

South Florida’s annual winter paddling tradition spreads Holiday cheer – kayaking the 2015 Winterfest Boat Parade!

Paddling the 2015 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

A South Florida Kayaking Meetup Winter tradition!

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Saturday 12/12/15 – Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

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Happy Holidays from the South Florida Kayaking Meetup crew and Kayakfari.com !

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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Holidays – BLESS!

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With that said.. Blessings friends!

Santa Claus is paddling to town!

Lights, boats, Holidays!

A South Florida Kayaking Meetup Winter Party tradition.

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The best seat for viewing the parade is right from your kayak!

The South Florida Kayaking Meetup group is once again organizing their ever popular:

Winterfest Boat Parade Raftup Party!

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Saturday 12/12/15

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Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)
Ft Lauderdale’s annual Winterfest Boat Parade.

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This is a FREE event, just bring your boat (rentals also available) .

Please note that you MUST have a proper night paddling kit (lights) !

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Happy Holidays!!

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Bless!

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She’s a whole lotta Kayak – A tribute to Rosie and all the plus sized kayaks out there!

Here’s a tribute to a kayak I know ..

She ain’t exactly pretty
She ain’t exactly small
Eleven’eleven, thirty’four, sixty’one lbs
But you could say she’s got it all ..

Rosie, she’s a whole lotta Kayak!

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Snorkeling in Biscayne Bay, Rosie is like a personal sized dinghy!
CLICK for story!

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We all love to see the sleek, fast and sexy boats. There are times however when a shorter “plus size” sit on top style kayak fits the bill! This is a humorous-musical ode to mine, which I shall call “Rosie”. She’s an Ocean Kayak Peekaboo, and yes, she’s been used and abused, and generally not pampered. With a shallow-vee and nearly flat hull, she’s the ultimate in stability on flat water! She has a large viewing port, and a jump seat in the front meant for a small child. She could carry two light adults in a pinch, but isn’t rated for it. I personally like to ride Rosie Standing UP style for visibility and photography. The downside to all this stability and generous girth is speed. She will cruise with a 230cm kayak paddle at a little over two knots, less when paddling SUP style. She does respond well to leaning and will turn on a dime with practice. Her long tracking keel does it’s job but will tend to catch on roots and grasses when backing up. Rosie can carry a lot of gear for camping, she likes to go snorkeling, she likes taking her time on flat water and she’s an excellent platform for standing.

I don’t always ride Rosie, but when I do we’re in love!  😉

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Entering a lush mangrove canopy atop Rosie.
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(** Cue music **)

Sing along to the music, ya’ll can dance if you wan to ..

Stability to deploy a 23ft pole near a Cypress Dome in the Everglades.
CLICK for story!

(intro guitar riff)

Wanna tell you a story
About a kayak I know
When it comes to paddlin’
She steals the show

Aerial, dragon fly view paddling Rosie in the Everglades.
CLICK for story!

She ain’t exactly pretty
Ain’t exactly small
Eleven’eleven, thirty’four, sixty’one lbs
You could say she handles it all

This is what the Peekaboo is ALL about: STABILITY!
I can stand on one leg, on one side and she will NOT flip.
CLICK for story!

Never had a kayak
Never had a kayak like you
Carryin’ all the things and
Doin’ all the things that you do

StandingUP at the Paddle Up on the Himmarshee Canal event in Ft Lauderdale.
CLICK for story!

Ain’t no fast ride
Ain’t no skin and bones
But you give it all you got
Loaded up to thirty two stone!

Does this still count as paddling?
CLICK for story!

You’re a whole lotta kayak
A whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
And you’re a whole lotta kayak

Rosie is kinda like a heavy SUP board.
CLICK for story!

Honey you can do it
Carry me all day long
Only one who let me
Only one who let me stand up on

Rosie works as a versatile tender to the sailboat in the Ten Thousand Islands.
CLICK for story!

All through the night time
Right around the clock
To my delight
Rosie never flips!

Rosie’s claim to fame is her large viewing port.
The Peekaboo from underwater – Namaste Bitches!
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She was a whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
A whole lotta kayak

Looking through the port, looking at you, looking at me!
Are these damsels in distress? CLICK for more!
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Whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
You’re a whole lotta Rosie
A whole lotta kayak

Rosie is not like a Barbie, but they both like to kayak.
CLICK for story!

Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta kayak!

The multi-versal Santa Sombrero and Rosie are a perfect match with the Czech connection!
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(refrain – one more time)

She was a whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta kayak
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie

A whole lotta kayak!

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Blinded by the Light – on Biscayne Bay.
CLICK for story!

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Adapted from AC/DC  “Whole Lotta Rosie”  © 1977 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd

Fair Use – Parody/humor.

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Camping with Rosie on the Hell’s Bay Canoe Trail.
CLICK for story!

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After all, it’s the fat bottomed kayaks that make the paddling world go ’round! 😉

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Please enjoy this “cover” by Elvis Presley!

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Whole lotta Rosie!
Bless her!!

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© 2015 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.

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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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A kayaker’s May 5th tribute to the humble and versatile Sombrero.

On this Cinco de Mayo, it’s my privilege to present the most humble of hats.

The Sombrero is the multi-universal hat that asks little, yet gives so much! 🙂

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Presenting the Sombrero – Peace, amigos!

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Early days with the Sombrero at the beach!

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Christmas in July? Yes, this is the Czech-Mexican connection here!
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The Sombrero and the lighthouse at Lighthouse Point.

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The Sombrero and the canoe – a Jesus eye-view from the Taylor Slough!
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The Santa Sombrero provides excellent shade!

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The Sombrero can also be a visual safety aid.
People spot it’s distinct profile from a mile away – and smile!
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See the Sombrero capsize (nearly)!

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Viva las Fiestas! 🙂

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A Sombrero selfie moment on Biscayne Bay!
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The Sombrero running the Loxahatchee River!

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I spy Santa Sombrero in the mangroves!
It is an aid to navigation as a marker on the Craighead Pond Canoe Trail.
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The multi-versal Santa Sombrero also makes an excellent camp organizer!
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The Sombrero ready for action at the Winterfest Boat Parade!

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Sombrero with the South Florida Kayak Meetup Group at the Winterfest Boat Parade!
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The Santa Sombrero is a fun addition to urban paddling as well!
Photo courtesy: winterfestparade.com

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The Sombrero Alien entourage at the 2014 Winterfest Boat Parade!
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The HOLIDAYS are better with the Sombrero!

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My Sombrero is Glowing at the 2014 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade!
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There is just no end to the many fun uses of the Sombrero! 🙂

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Part hat, part umbrella, part wind block, part visual aid, part aid to navigation, part camp organizer .. it’s a part of paddling.

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Once you go Sombrero, you never go back!

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Enjoy!

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Viva la Mexico!

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© 2015 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!

🙂

The neon day-glo airboat Mothership of the Sawgrass Prairies!

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PREVIEW:

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I know that the airboat and the kayak can coexist peacefully !

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On the neon day-glo Mothership of the Sawgrass Prairies!
CLICK for interactive airboating panorama over the endless sawgrass expanses!

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The airboat – kayak Mothership of the Otter Clan!

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Siempre Loving the Everglades! 🙂

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Special thanks to Houston Cypress and Renée Manyari of

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 Love the Everglades Movement,

an organization  which promotes awareness of Everglades ecosystem restoration efforts and issues.

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Stay tuned for follow up story ..

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Try more interactive panoramas here:

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/360-vr-panoramas/

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Different Colors – ONE People. BLESS!

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© 2015 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!

🙂

Kayaking with Aliens – Season’s GREETINGS to all paddlers!

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Happy Christmas 2014 Edition!

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Blessings!!!

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Resistance is Futile !

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Kayaking with Aliens – Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade edition!

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Happy Holidays paddling the 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade!

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They came, they saw, they paddled!

Mind you, the Aliens have already been receiving our TV’s Greatest Hits for decades. With the switch to digital TV, they now need a decoder box which is not available in their part of the galaxy.

This is why they’re here!

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Working together: The Grinch and the Aliens!

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Click below for more information and highlights from past Winterfest Boat Parade rides:

Kayaking a Parade of Lights!

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Ft Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade – Kayaking a Parade of Lights

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Happy Holidays!!

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Resistance is Futile !

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Kayaking with Aliens – They’re here for the Holidays!

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Happy Holidays paddling the 2014 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade!

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RESISTANCE WAS MINIMAL & FUTILE !

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“The Boat Parade is coming, the Boat Parade is coming!”

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Happy Holidays!!

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Resistance is Futile !

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Kayaking the Ft Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade – 12/13/14 !

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The Holidays are here tomorrow night on the New River in Ft Lauderdale. It’s a South Florida tradition!

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The best seat for viewing the parade is right from the seat of your kayak or canoe. Join the South Florida Kayaking Meetup group for a Winterfest Boat Parade viewing Raftup !

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FREE – just bring your boat ! NOTE: You must have a proper night paddling kit (lights – pfd – whistle) !

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Enjoying the Winterfest parade sights from a kayak!!
CLICK for interactive panorama – try it on your smartphone!

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Kayaks and the Winterfest parade procession.
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Winterfest Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade

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Ft Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade – Kayaking a Parade of Lights

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This year, look for the Santa Alien !! 🙂

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Happy Holidays!!

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Heavy Christmas 2U !

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It’s beginning to smell a lot like boat parade season in South Florida!

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The Holidays are here, the boats are here – it’s a South Florida tradition!

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The best seat for viewing the parade is right from your kayak! The South Florida Kayaking Meetup group is once again organizing their ever popular

Winterfest Boat Parade Raftup Party !

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FREE – just bring your boat & proper night paddling kit (rentals also available) !

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First, coming up this Saturday 12/6/14, is the

Boca Raton Boat Parade

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Kayaking the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade

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Don’t miss the BIG one:

Saturday 12/13/14

Winterfest Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade

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Ft Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade – Kayaking a Parade of Lights

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If you’re in the upper Keys, the Key Largo boat parade is held on the same night of 12/13/14.

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Here’s a list of this year’s boat parades throughout Florida !

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Happy Holidays!!

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CLICK Holidays BLESS!

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