The temps have been in the 80s and just a mild breeze. It's been perfect weather for paddling, fishing and snorkeling.
The Frankford and Park Drive guys paddled over 10 miles on Thursday and Friday. We stayed at East Clubhouse. It sounds much more fancy than what it actually is. It's a great beach campsite that is covered in thousands of beautiful shells. We camped just a few feet from the high tide line and had mash potato burritos for dinner. Some fishing after dinner led to some really cool looking catfish. Devin caught quite a few of them, ending what had been a very dry fishing streak for him. Congrats Devin!
The paddle back to camp was a tough one. The wind and tide were working against us, which made for one tough pull across Florida Bay. The guys kept their wits about them and paddled through the waves. We made it back to camp by early afternoon.
Today was our trip to Pennekamp State Park. We snorkeled on Grecian Rock. As we rode out on the 45 foot dive boat the captain warned that the water was filled with Portugese Man-of-Wars. They're giant blue jelly fish that have a balloon-like body that they puff up with gas to help them sail across the ocean. Problem is, they have a wicked sting that can really put a person down. No one was stung by the big jelly fish but their smaller less painful cousins did sting a couple of us as we swam through the coral.
We saw tons of fish, from 6 foot long sharks and barracudas to every possible variety of reef fish. We also came across two very large cannons at the bottom of the reef. They were once the armament of a Spanish galleon that crashed on the reef in the 1600s.
We had dinner out this evening and most of the guys then went fishing at the marina for snook and tarpon. I think I'll sign off now and grab my fly rod and join them
-Lane
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Thank you for the informative update!
ReplyDeleteEast Club House Beach sounds so beautiful, with all the shells. You certainly earned your dinner out this evening, with the rough paddle across Florida Bay. Hope the smaller jelly fish stings aren't too painful. How exciting to see the cannons at the bottom of the reef.
More wind and a little snow again this evening in PA. Boy, all of you know when to get out of Dodge! I'm watching the weather forecast now (Fox 43), and they're still calling for snow Wednesday night and Thursday. Stay safe and enjoy!!!
Hope you're all enjoying that warm Florida breeze...
ReplyDeleteThe verdict is now out on the Thursday snowstorm. The weathermen are divided - some saying substantial amount, others are now saying that the storm is going south of us.
I Hope The Trip Is Going Great For you Guys Bring Some Warm Weather Back And Some Of The Ocean And Sand I Hope You Guys Are Havin A Blast Well See You When You Guys Come Home Have A Fun And Safe Rest Of Your Trip And The Ride Home
ReplyDeleteLane I Was Suppose To Inform You I Am Your New Boss And You Can Stay Another Week or 2 Your Chose lol Hope You Guys Are Enjoying Your Time Stay Safe
ReplyDeleteyo nice pics, i hope u guys are having fun also get back soon because I'm bored
ReplyDeletehey how did u guys get to sleep above water this year that sucks, lane that is not fair. Last years florida trip we didn't oh well. have u guyz post some more pics and vids. later duces.
ReplyDeletehi guys we have had to days of because of the snow since u been there,it is snowing today i hope u guys have a good ride home
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