Holiday lights with camera and night paddling action – Rejoice in the moments of Season’s past!

Happy Paddling Holidays!

(tap or click pic)

HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!
Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)!

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The Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade has become of the top 20 world-wide parades to see with over ONE MILLION cheering spectators lining up in Ft Lauderdale along the 12 mile route in boats and on shore.

The year 2023 marks what would have been the

52nd annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

However due to prolonged extreme inclement weather the event had to be cancelled. The strong 25 to 35+ knot easterly winds and driving rain have postponed or cancelled all of South Florida’s 2023 Holiday Parades! 😦

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HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS !

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My own Holiday Parade paddling goes back to 1997 with the crew from the “Waterways Kayak” shop in Hollywood, which was then and still remains to this day the biggest kayak pro shop that South Florida has ever seen!

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Happy Paddling Holidays from 1998 with the Waterways Kayak crowd! 🙂

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Late 1990s Winterfest Holiday Parade run with the Banana Boat and Stick or Wing. 😉

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Since moving back to South Florida in 2006, I have paddled the main Winterfest Parade every year except for 2012 when I was photographing and “spectating” in a canoe. The 2020 Winterfest was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and now 2023’s Winterfest also cancelled due to seriously bad weather. The Ft Lauderdale Winterfest Parade route has not changed since 2007 when it was extended to start in downtown Ft Lauderdale rather than by Port Everglades in years prior to that. In 2008 the Parade organizers started placing all non-motorized watercraft at the head of the Parade, instead of the tail end.

So as paddlers,

we are always leading the Winterfest Boat Parade! 🙂

Through the years, the former Kayak Jeff shop in Dania also organized a run of the Parade in 2008. However it was with the South Florida Kayaking Meetup that all the subsequent yearly runs have taken place, and it was at this time that the late Whitney Turner took the helm as organizer along with Kayak Ted. Currently it’s Kayak Ted of the Palm Beach Water Yaks group who organizes the Winterfest Parade paddling event. Ted also organizes paddles of the other two South Florida Holiday Parades, namely in Boca Raton and Pompano Beach. I have had the great pleasure of participating in all the events listed below and owe a debt of gratitude to both of the aforementioned gentlemen! It has also given me much joy over the years to document these events, all the while having fun experimenting with with different photographic techniques for you viewing pleasure!

.

Please enjoy and

HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!

🙂

Holiday waterfront decorations in Ft Lauderdale.

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Ho Ho Ho – Happy Holidays, Florida style!

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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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“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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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.
CLICK for superwide interactive 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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This one goes out to you Kayak Whitney. Paddle ON!

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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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Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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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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Are we not paddlers? We are DEVO !!
Image from GRAPEK Photography Online used by permission.
Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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Santa is off and paddling into Boca!

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Kayak Ted styling with Rudolph leading the way in the Pompano Holiday Parade!

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Paddling CLOUD9 on the 2020 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade!
Great photo provided by RG Iossi of fksa.org, used by permission.

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Rudolph enjoying the 2022 Winterfest Christmas Parade.

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

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The South Florida Holiday Parade paddling events:

Prior to 2013 all the previous Parade runs were condensed into my original story:

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

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Kayaking the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade (2013).

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Kayaking the 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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Kayaking the 2014 Boca Raton 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 2016 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade with Rudolph!

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Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

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Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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

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Paddling the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade – seeing the Light(s)!

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Paddling the 2020 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade.

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Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2021 – First Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle.

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Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2022 – the second Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle.

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More on paddling the main Winterfest Parade:

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

.

.

! Bless UP

.

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© 2023 Flex Maslan / kayakfari.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!

…

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!

🙂

 

 

The 2022 Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade paddle through Ft Lauderdale.

Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2022

Once again we led the parade as part of the non-motorized

vessel pre-show ahead of the fireworks.

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(tap or click pic to read)

Kayaking the 2022 Winterfest Parade with a MOTHERSHIP sighting!
Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2022 – the second Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle.

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HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!

Notably absent however was our dear friend Whitney Turner, RIP. Whitney was a key figure in South Florida paddling as the organizer of the South Florida Kayaking Meetup group for many years. He was also instrumental in organizing and hosting our kayak runs of the Winterfest Boat Parades, and as such a new paddling tradition has been borne in his honor.

Thus the 2022 Winterfest Boat Parade was also our

Second Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle!

.

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/events/winterfest-holiday-boat-parade-2022-the-second-annual-whitney-turner-holiday-parade-paddle/

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You can read more about paddling the Ft Lauderdale Winterfest Parade:

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

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

🙂

Happy Holidays – Kayaking is more than an ornament!

I’m just hanging around for the Holidays,

but kayaking is the gift that keeps on giving!

.

Happy Paddling Holidays!
Kayaking is the gift – keep on paddling! 🙂

.

Merry Christmas 2022!

Happy Holidays!

Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

.

.

Blessings !!!

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

The Daily Dose – Holiday lights, my camera and night paddling action.

Happy Paddling

South Florida’s Holiday Boat Parades!

.

(tap or click pic)

HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!
Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)!

.

The Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade has become of the top 20 world-wide parades to see with over ONE MILLION cheering spectators lining the 12 mile route in boats and on shore.

The year 2021 marked the

50th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

.

My own Holiday Parade paddling goes back to 1997 with the crew from the “Waterways Kayak” shop, which was then and still remains to this day the biggest kayak pro shop that South Florida has ever seen! Since moving back to South Florida in 2006, I have paddled the main Winterfest Parade every year except for 2012 when I was “spectating” and in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ft Lauderdale Winterfest Parade route has not changed since 2007 when it was extended to start in downtown Ft Lauderdale rather than by Port Everglades in years prior to that. In 2008 the Parade organizers started placing all non-motorized watercraft at the head of the Parade, instead of the tail end.

So as paddlers,

we are always leading the Winterfest Boat Parade!

🙂

Through the years, the Kayak Jeff shop also organized a run of the Parade. However it was with the South Florida Kayaking Meetup that all the regular subsequent runs took place, organized by the late Whitney Turner and currently by Kayak Ted of the Palm Beach Water Yaks group. Ted has also organized and pioneered additional runs of other South Florida Holiday Parades, namely in Boca Raton and Pompano Beach. I have had the great pleasure of participating in all the events listed below and owe a debt of gratitude to both of the aforementioned gentlemen! It has also given me much joy over the years to document these events, all the while having fun experimenting with with different photographic techniques for you viewing pleasure!

.

Please enjoy and

HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!

.

The Parade paddling events:

Prior to 2013 all the previous Parade runs were condensed into my original story

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

.

Kayaking the Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade (2013).

.

Kayaking the 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

.

Kayaking the 2014 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade.

.

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

.

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

.

Kayaking the 2016 Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade with Rudolph!

.

Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

.

Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

.

Paddling the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade – seeing the Light(s)!

.

Paddling the 2020 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade.

.

Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2021 – First Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle.

.

More on paddling the main Winterfest Parade:

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

.

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

 

The Daily Dose – Smurfing around the tree in Yule tide!

On the second day of Christmas

my true love sent to me:

Two Smurf kayakers,

rolling in a Christmas tree.

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Happy Holidays, stay on top!

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

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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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The Daily Dose – Just hanging around for the Holidays?

Kayaking is more than an ornament,

it’s the gift that keeps on giving year round!

.

Happy Paddling Holidays!
Kayaking is the gift – keep on paddling! 🙂

.

Merry Christmas 2021!

Happy Holidays!

Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

.

.

Blessings !!!

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

 

The Daily Dose – The First Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle through Ft Lauderdale.

Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2021

Once again we led the parade as part of the non-motorized

vessel pre-show.

.

(tap or click pic to read)

The 2021 non-motorized vessel pre-show crew.
Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade 2021 – First Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle.

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HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!

Notably absent however was our dear friend Whitney Turner, RIP. Whitney was a key figure in South Florida paddling as the organizer of the South Florida Kayaking Meetup group for many years. He was also instrumental in organizing and hosting our kayak runs of the Winterfest Boat Parades, and as such a new paddling tradition has been borne in his honor.

So the 2021 Winterfest Boat Parade also inaugurated the

First Annual Whitney Turner Holiday Parade Paddle!

.

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/events/winterfest-holiday-boat-parade-2021-first-annual-whitney-turner-holiday-parade-paddle/

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

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

They’re .. here!

Home for the Holidays ..

See them live tonight at

the

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.

.

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/kayaking-a-parade-of-lights-seminole-winterfest-boat-parade/

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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

.

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! Always

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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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

The Daily Dose – Are we not Winterfest paddlers? We must paddle it 2021!

When a good time comes around,

You must paddle it!

.

(tap or click pic to read)

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE IN FT LAUDERDALE.
Once when we were DEVO, we whipped it Good – but every year is a special treat! 🙂
Image from GRAPEK Photography Online used by permission.

.

This year the

50th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

happens on Saturday Dec 11th in Ft Lauderdale.

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

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Crack that Whip, see you there!

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/kayaking-a-parade-of-lights-seminole-winterfest-boat-parade/whipped-it-good-winterfest-boat-parade-2018/

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! Bless UP

.

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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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The Daily Dose – South Florida’s annual Winterfest paddling tradition spreads Holiday cheer to all!

HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!

The

50th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

happens on Saturday Dec 11th in Ft Lauderdale.

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

.

(tap or click pic to read)

Priceless moments in South Florida paddling history! 🙂
Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade).

.

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.

.

https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/kayaking-a-parade-of-lights-seminole-winterfest-boat-parade/

.

Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

.

.

.

! Bless UP

.

.

© 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!

…

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!

.

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

Test paddling the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade with 2020 in hindsight.

Kayaking the

58th Annual Greater Pompano Beach

Holiday Boat Parade

.

(click pic to enter)

Kayak Ted with Rangifer tarandus leading the way!
Paddling the 2020 Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade.

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H A P P Y   H O L I D A Y S !!

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“Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!”

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/random-gallery-2/florida-south-florida/urban-paddling-in-south-flaariduh-florida/paddling-the-2020-pompano-beach-holiday-boat-parade/

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More on paddling the the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade :

Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)

.

.

! BLESS

.

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© 2020 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!

…

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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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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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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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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With that said..
Blessings friends!

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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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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!

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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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.
CLICK for superwide interactive 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!

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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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!!
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Kayaks and the Winterfest parade procession.
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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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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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