October 8 full moon kayak of Miami river
Fellow explorers, I've recently moved to the Miami river (apt).
I've invited Florida trail assoc members to paddle a portion of the Miami river October 8 for the full moon. If they formally accept and you'd like to join, you'll sign a release to join. If they don't, we'lol just launch. Here's invite
:The plan is to start MEETING at 630 PM and socialize, enjoy a beverage while we get our boats ready at the boat ramp area.
The sunsets at 718 PM and we'll toast her setting and the moon's simultaneous rising before setting off (BYOB & BYODinner).
We will shove off at 730 PM and move west (with the night ; ).
We will swing by historic Musa Isle where a Seminole village became a tourist attraction through the 50s
We will travel on west past where the Miami River Rapids/waterfall used to be until they dynamited them in 1908.
We will dip into the Tamiami Canal and learn about the drama of Hope City and the taking of the lock at gunpoint. We will view the historic (1921) and functioning Swing Bridge
We will then "mosey" up to the secret entrance to Palmer Lake, a rock pit dug after 1845 maps and hence NOT subject to Riparian Laws/Rights, the conclusion of a contentious court case over access rights between Jones Boatyard and another property owner.
By this point, the tide will have slacked and we will turn and return east.
We will pass the Curtis Boat Ramp again and those wishing to return home may do so (total 3.5 miles).
The remainder of the paddlers will continue east to the South Fork and we will dip in and learn about its history.
Continuing east, we will reach Sewell Park and turn south into the Lawrence Canal and visit the secret Seminole Caves at the embassy.
Returning to the Miami River we will head east to the 836 Bridge to see some of the sailboats and houseboats tied to the seawall.
At this point, we'll head back west and either eat our packed dinner at Sewell or at Curtiss Park (total mileage: 6.7 Miles)
Required Safety Equipment, the signing of any FTA paperwork should carry the wording that shows the signor is aware and by signing acknowledges his/her vessel is so equipped:
Gear required by the United States Coast Guard
Life Jacket - Good and serviceable condition, Readily accessible, which means you are able to put the PFD on quickly in an emergency.
Sound Producing Devices - All vessels are required to carry an efficient sound-producing device, such as a whistle or horn that is audible for at least one-half mile.
Navigational Lights - The required navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. A vessel...under oars, of less than 7 meters in length shall...have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Visual Distress Signals - Not required as the Miami River at this point is < 2 miles wide:
Vessels operating on U.S. coastal waters...as well as those waters connected directly, up to a point where the waterway is less than two nautical miles wide, must be equipped with U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
I've invited Florida trail assoc members to paddle a portion of the Miami river October 8 for the full moon. If they formally accept and you'd like to join, you'll sign a release to join. If they don't, we'lol just launch. Here's invite
:The plan is to start MEETING at 630 PM and socialize, enjoy a beverage while we get our boats ready at the boat ramp area.
The sunsets at 718 PM and we'll toast her setting and the moon's simultaneous rising before setting off (BYOB & BYODinner).
We will shove off at 730 PM and move west (with the night ; ).
We will swing by historic Musa Isle where a Seminole village became a tourist attraction through the 50s
We will travel on west past where the Miami River Rapids/waterfall used to be until they dynamited them in 1908.
We will dip into the Tamiami Canal and learn about the drama of Hope City and the taking of the lock at gunpoint. We will view the historic (1921) and functioning Swing Bridge
We will then "mosey" up to the secret entrance to Palmer Lake, a rock pit dug after 1845 maps and hence NOT subject to Riparian Laws/Rights, the conclusion of a contentious court case over access rights between Jones Boatyard and another property owner.
By this point, the tide will have slacked and we will turn and return east.
We will pass the Curtis Boat Ramp again and those wishing to return home may do so (total 3.5 miles).
The remainder of the paddlers will continue east to the South Fork and we will dip in and learn about its history.
Continuing east, we will reach Sewell Park and turn south into the Lawrence Canal and visit the secret Seminole Caves at the embassy.
Returning to the Miami River we will head east to the 836 Bridge to see some of the sailboats and houseboats tied to the seawall.
At this point, we'll head back west and either eat our packed dinner at Sewell or at Curtiss Park (total mileage: 6.7 Miles)
Required Safety Equipment, the signing of any FTA paperwork should carry the wording that shows the signor is aware and by signing acknowledges his/her vessel is so equipped:
Gear required by the United States Coast Guard
Life Jacket - Good and serviceable condition, Readily accessible, which means you are able to put the PFD on quickly in an emergency.
Sound Producing Devices - All vessels are required to carry an efficient sound-producing device, such as a whistle or horn that is audible for at least one-half mile.
Navigational Lights - The required navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility. A vessel...under oars, of less than 7 meters in length shall...have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Visual Distress Signals - Not required as the Miami River at this point is < 2 miles wide:
Vessels operating on U.S. coastal waters...as well as those waters connected directly, up to a point where the waterway is less than two nautical miles wide, must be equipped with U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
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Permalink Reply by toofaraway on
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Good job Shawn, glad you had a good turnout. Fascinating history.
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Permalink Reply by Flex Kayakfari.com on
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What a fun and great trip, thanks Shawn!! :)
Here's some more of the evening's proceedings:
History, Industry and full moon kayak fever on the Miami River!
(click pic)
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Permalink Reply by shawn beightol on
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Wow, Flex, you've done it again! Amazing photography and presentation!
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Permalink Reply by Connie Mier on
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Great stuff Flex, very surreall and kind of scary. If anyone can make art from a nighttime kayak tour of Miami River and all that it has to offer, it is you.
Flex 029 Kayakfari said:What a fun and great trip, thanks Shawn!! :)
Here's some more of the evening's proceedings:
History, Industry and full moon kayak fever on the Miami River!
(click pic)
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Permalink Reply by vivian on
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Great write up! Now makes me even feel worse that I missed it. Thank you for the FTA membership link :-)
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Thanks ALL!
@Shawn - let's do more trips!
@Connie - Thank you, it means a lot coming from you!
@Vivian - no worries, next time & the FTA deserves a lot of credit!
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