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!

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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)!

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! Bless UP

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

All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

…

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!

🙂

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!

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

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Merry Christmas 2022!

Happy Holidays!

Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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Blessings !!!

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.

! Bless UP

.

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

All rights reserved!

…

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!

🙂

 

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

Happy Paddling

South Florida’s Holiday Boat Parades!

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(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 the 12 mile route in boats and on shore.

The year 2021 marked the

50th annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade

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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!

🙂

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

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 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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More on paddling the main Winterfest Parade:

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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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

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Merry Christmas 2021!

Happy Holidays!

Feliz Navidad!

Veselé Vánoce!

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.

Blessings !!!

.

.

.

! 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 – 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.

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(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/

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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(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.

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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).

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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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.

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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!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

The Daily Dose – The multi-universal Sombrero.

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

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I’m a quick draw with the cam! 😮
A kayaker’s tribute to the humble and versatile Sombrero!

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Part hat, part umbrella, part wind block,

part sail, part visual aid, part aid to navigation,

part camp organizer .. it’s a part of paddling.

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/thematic/a-kayakers-tribute-to-the-humble-and-versatile-sombrero/

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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!

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With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

In Memoriam – Whitney Turner RIP .. aka ‘Kayak Whitney’, South Florida Kayaking Meetup organizer.

Paddle on,

forever more dear friend!

Today reflecting on times spent with a friend who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 6, 2021. RIP Whitney Turner, you left us all far too soon! Whitney was the organizer of the South Florida Kayaking Meetup Group during it’s heyday and got many new paddlers into the sport to experience South Florida’s waterways. He was also instrumental in organizing and making possible the many Winterfest Holiday Boat Parades that I and others had the pleasure of participating in.

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Presented below are photos of Whitney in semi-random order, which I think he would appreciate. He had a particular sense of humor and a way of discussing various topics in depth while paddling. Many of these pics are from the various Winterfest Boat Parades with matching links if you click on them.

You will be missed my friend!

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Whitney Turner, aka ‘Kayak Whitney’ in his best paddling attire.
Lights, boats and Happy Holidays – Rejoice the paddling trips of Season’s past!

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

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Whitney being harassed by the Coast Guard .. 😉
Paddling the windy 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade on the New River!

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

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the South Florida Kayak Meetup crew!

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Whitney at home relaxing with Shana after a Winterfest Parade ride.
Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

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Kayaking the 2017 Winterfest Boat Parade through Ft Lauderdale!

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Santa’s kayak decoration workshop at Whitney’s.
Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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Kayak Whitney crackin’ da Whip ..
Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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You did Sir!!
Whipped It Good – Winterfest Boat Parade 2018!

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Kayak Ted with Kayak Whitney at Winterfest.
Paddling the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade – seeing the Light(s)!

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Whitney in his beloved custom built wood kayak.
Paddling the 2019 Winterfest Boat Parade – seeing the Light(s)!

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Whitney built several boats, I think this one was his favorite.
Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade flashback to 2008!

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

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

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Kayaking the 2014 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade.

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

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CHEERS to you, Whitney!!
Ft Lauderdale 9/11 tribute to fallen Heroes paddle with AllAmericanKayak.

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A GoFundMe page has been created to help support his wife Shana and the family as they find themselves facing a world of expenses in managing the logistics of settling his estate. His sudden and unexpected death put his immediate family in disarray and left Shana with more than she can handle.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-support-after-tragic-loss-of-whitney-turner

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Through his trips, efforts and exploits

Whitney Turner has made paddling more accessible

for all South Florida paddlers!

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Shine on you crazy paddler!

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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!

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

Kayaking the

58th Annual Greater Pompano Beach

Holiday Boat Parade

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

Kayaking a Parade of Lights (Seminole Winterfest Boat Parade)

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! 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!

…

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!

🙂

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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(click pic to begin your journey!)

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

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https://kayakfari.wordpress.com/trips-sea-stories-pics/kayaking-a-parade-of-lights-seminole-winterfest-boat-parade/paddling-the-2019-winterfest-boat-parade-seeing-the-lights/

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! BLESS

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All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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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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!

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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DISCLAIMER:

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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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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!

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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! BLESS

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All rights reserved!

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DISCLAIMER:

The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

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!

Why July to me?

YOU SAID THE BEER WOULD BE COLD,

BUT JULY TO ME!

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But why July to me? 😉
CLICK for story!

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JULYER! JULYER!

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Keep it light, stay cool and have a safe weekend friends! 🙂

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BLESS UP!

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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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Paddle Up on the Himmarshee Canal in Ft Lauderdale – where public art met history and traditional Seminole pumpkin frybread!

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Paddle Up on the Himmarshee Canal was a unique event – part public art and part history. This wasn’t a long paddle by any stretch, but it was special nonetheless. The brain child of artist Robin Haines Merrill of the Upper Room Art Gallery, working together with Seminole and Miccosukee traditional artists, this was an excursion into history, bridging cultures and waters.

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Historically, the Himmarshee Canal was a tributary of the New River, which was a major artery in and out of the Everglades. The word translates to “new water” or “new river” and legend has it that it appeared overnight after a big storm or possibly an earth quake. Now for the first time in probably a hundred years, there were trading posts along the river as well as Native paddlers in a (replica) traditional watercraft on the New River!!

This was also true for the delicious traditional Seminole pumpkin frybread that is NOT served in any restaurant!

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Paddling up the Himmarshee Canal, the first “trading post” is on the dock at left, featuring a Native clothing and fashion exhibit!

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I am standing in my kayak looking at artwork installed on the low bridges of the Himmarshee Canal.

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Knowing that this would be a short paddle, I took out “Rosie” – my plus-sized Sit on Top kayak that I usually paddle standing up, paying homage to Native paddlers. I did use a kayak paddle instead of poling however.

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Colorized reproductions of historical photographs from the early 20th century by Robin Merrill.

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The event was open to the public and many people saw it from the low bridges and restaurants along the Himmarshee Canal.

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The “La Croix” (second) trading post featured refreshing cool sparkling waters!
They were handed out to paddlers with a lacrosse stick!

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Third trading post on the canal was all about delicious traditional Seminole pumpkin frybread! 🙂

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A way of life, brought back in time for a moment on the Himmarshee Canal thanks to the Upper Room Art Gallery.

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Thanks to Anita Allen for capturing this great pic of me as I was being mesmerized by the “Row” video installation! 🙂

 

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Today’s Himmarshee Canal is a dead-end, however it was historically a tributary to the New River.

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Native watercraft meets the 21st century and paddle sports on the Himmarshee Canal!

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Traditional Seminole Native Artist Pedro Zepeda and local athlete and racer Anita Allen of the Lanakila Iki Outrigger Canoe Club paddle the large replica canoe.

Let’s follow along back with them!

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Anita Allen and Pedro Zepeda pilot the replica canoe around on the Himmarshee Canal.

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Paddling past a video installation by Houston Cypress on the SE 2nd Court bridge downtown.

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This section of the Himmarshee Canal is lined with cozy and tempting restaurants.

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Back at the first trading post!

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Traditional Seminole Artist Pedro Zepeda steers a replica of a large multi person native dug out canoe.

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Pedro Zepeda is carving an actual cypress dug out as part of the Tribal Arts Project in Ft Lauderdale. CLICK for more info!

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This canoe is on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Village Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

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Landing the large canoe at the dock of All Saints Episcopal Church on the New River.

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CLICK for more info!

 

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Many more pics here on the faceBook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1434646793503199/1436864666614745/

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A BIG thanks to artist Robin Haines Merrill and the Native artists for making this unique event happen and the kind folks at All Saints Episcopal Church for the hospitality!

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Enjoy!

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BLESS!

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All rights reserved.

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DISCLAIMER:: The maps and images on this site are not intended for navigation, I am not a guide; use any and all information at your own risk! Your mileage may vary .. so use good judgement before venturing out!

With that said..
Blessings friends!

🙂

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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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!
CLICK for story!

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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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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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