Once again we led the parade as part of the non-motorized
vessel pre-show ahead of the fireworks.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Please enjoy and
HAPPY PADDLING HOLIDAYS!
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The Parade paddling events:
Prior to 2013 all the previous Parade runs were condensed into my original story
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Once again we led the parade as part of the non-motorized
vessel pre-show.
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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!
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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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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.
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The non-motorized vessel pre-show starts at 6:00 p.m!
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Priceless moments in South Florida paddling history! 🙂 Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade).
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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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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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Summer casual camping loop of Central and Western Florida Bay over 5 days and 4 nights. Everglades hot summer camping and cruising – the Central & Western Florida Bay loop!
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Summer adventure paddling and camping in South Florida’s Everglades!
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Jenn paddles up to the Johnson Key Chickee v3.0 in the mid day heat! Everglades hot summer camping and cruising – the Central & Western Florida Bay loop!
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Setting up camp at Little Rabbit Key in the middle of nowhere. 😮 Everglades hot summer camping and cruising – the Central & Western Florida Bay loop!
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Storms all around!! Everglades hot summer camping and cruising – the Central & Western Florida Bay loop!
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Surrender to the hot permeating wetness of summer!
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Among sea grasses on the flats at high tide, witnessing a large storm over the Everglades mainland to the north. Surrender to the summer HEAT!
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Imposing cloud formations over the Everglades mainland as seen from First National Bank, Florida Bay. Quality times like these make the trip worthwhile. Surrender to the summer HEAT!
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Presenting the Kayakfari summer collection .. Stay cool all the while looking dashing all summer! Surrender to the summer HEAT!
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Summer paddling and camping in South Florida and the Everglades!
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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!
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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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. CLICK for story!
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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:
