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

Posted by Kayakfari on November 10, 2022

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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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Blessings friends!

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

Posted by Kayakfari on April 1, 2022

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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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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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

Posted by Kayakfari on January 4, 2022

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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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! Bless 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 – Disco fever kayak adventure with Kaya Kay on Whiskey Creek.

Posted by Kayakfari on October 30, 2021

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True paddlers never say die!

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“Wish you were here (at all)!”
Dark ART of Halloween paddling – Kaya Kay’s excellent adventure on Whiskey Creek!

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Kaya Kay digs the RTM Disco kayak with a parallel blade wing paddle!

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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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Thanksgiving is my 25 year Kayakversary and I’m Still Paddling!

Posted by Kayakfari on November 30, 2017

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Thanksgiving 2017 may have come and gone ..

I am still Giving Thanks for 25 years

of Paddling and Photography!

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“What a long, strange Trip it’s been!”

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“Champagne Dawn” representing the eternal freshness of a new beginning.
Giving Thanks for 25 years of active paddling and photography!

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Paddling is affordable health care for mind, body & soul!

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! BLESS UP & TESTIFY

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

Posted by Kayakfari on September 26, 2017

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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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