This story combines open water paddling,
coral reef snorkeling ~and~ interesting bits of
South Florida nautical history with a twist!
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Willis and the MOJITO ready to paddle out to Sombrero Reef Lighthouse.
Sombrero Reef Lighthouse – visiting the tallest of the reef lights via kayak!
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The Sombrero Reef Lighthouse is the tallest of all the Keys offshore reef lighthouses at 142 feet! Sombrero light was first lit in 1858 and stands in about 6 feet of water. Back then parts of the reef were exposed at low tide, and there was a small island there. Early Spanish explorers named it ‘Cayo Sombrero’, hence the reef’s name! It looks a lot like the Alligator Reef Light, only all rusty red instead of the white and black theme.
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Of course, for a paddling trip to Sombrero Lighthouse,
I had to wear a Sombrero myself.
Out of all the boaters that were there, only one made the obvious
Sombrero-Sombrero
connection! 😮
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Full story at:
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! Bless UP
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Blessings friends!
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