Kayak is one of many ways to hang out with friends and family, I go kayaking when the weathers nice. Where is a good place to rental a kayak near Saint Augustine. Here is some information I come acrossed when I was looking for a good fishing spot and I would like to share with you:
See the City From the Water – Paddle Your Way Through State Parks or Along the Beach.
Nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen will find much to appreciate on Florida’s Historic Coast. Get up close to dolphins and enjoy exploring the water onboard kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards, surfboards or sailboats
With miles of protected water, and current and tidal flow to help in any direction, even the most hard-to-please paddlers will find St. Augustine one of the most kayak-friendly destinations in the United States.
There are plenty of eco-excursions to choose from in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. Explore the waterways with Kayak St. Augustine, Ripple Effect Ecotours and St. Augustine Eco Tours or on a Stand Up Paddleboard from Anastasia Watersports. Get out on the water and enjoy dolphin tours and sunset sails with family-friendly boat tours with Red Boat Water Tours, St. Augustine Boat Tours or Florida Water Tours. If sunset sails are your thing, check out Schooner Freedom Charters or take a private charter with Pia & Me Scenic Charters – it’s the perfect way to experience Florida’s Historic Coast. You’ll glide over the shallow water habitats and ecosystems of the beautiful Saint Johns River in a custom built airboat at Sea Serpent Tours. Along with the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, the waters that surround Florida’s Historic Coast are part of the 60,000-acre Guana, Tolomato, Matanzas National Estuary Research Reserve—referred to by locals as the GTM. This estuary stretches from Ponte Vedra Beach south to Marineland and contains extensive salt marshes, oyster beds and maritime hammocks.
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1.Buyer Guide for Kayaks Paddles
I went shopping online at 4 different online stores to find the right paddle for my kayak.
The first store I went to was REI to get more infomation about buying the right paddle for my new kayak. There are a few thing to think about shift, blade, material and price, and last length. By choosing the right paddle you can save yourself a lot energy. Here is some information from REI:
Figuring out the right size (length) of paddle is surprisingly straightforward. The wider your boat is, the longer your paddle needs to be. Your height is also a factor, especially for a narrower boat: Taller paddlers need longer paddles.
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2.How to find a good kayak rental company?
I like traveling and trying new things. I have been to 20 different city this past month. I have enjoy good food, good weather, roof top bars, and the beach. I also have enjoy learning and listening to interesting people. There are different rental programs across the country at universities and colleges. I came a cross a program about the local University of North Florida (UNF), they offer “Gear Check-out & Adventure Trips.” The students can use the gear for free, for example, kayaks, canoing, and rock climbing.
The programs offered University of North Florida (UNF) allow students, staff and visitors to learn about team work in different environment. I like to see programs like that be very success like it is at our local university.
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3.Kayak Buyers Guide
How to buy a kayak?
As I been writing this blog the past two weeks I have been shopping for a kayak. I went online to Dick’s sporting goods. I went to Walmart, Black Creek sporting goods store, and REI co-op.
Here is some information from each store, first Black Creek is more that you have to go into the store the online store does not have enough information to share online.
They do offer classes, rentals, certifications, and more….
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Best Fishing Practices
Many anglers plan ahead and incorporate best fishing practices using tips to ensure safe and responsible angling. Thank you to www.fishsmart.org or providing the following tips:.
Plan Ahead
Know your fishing regulations and have the necessary equipment ready to release fish that you do not plan to keep.
Avoidance
Develop fishing skills to target the size and species you desire. Change location, depth, or bait to avoid catching fish you do not intend to keep.
Appropriate Gear
Use appropriately sized gear that is targeted to the species you desire to catch. Use circle hooks when planning to release fish and where they are required.
Landing Fish
Do not play the fish to exhaustion. Use line strong enough to minimize playing time. Land the fish quickly and if possible, release them while still in the water.
Handling Fish
Use knotless, rubberized landing nets and rubberized gloves to avoid removing the slime layer from the fish’s body. Keep the fish horizontal and support the body. Avoid dropping the fish, especially onto hard surfaces. Use release tools, such as dehookers and recompression tools, to minimize handling. Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary.
Additional Information: Fishing Maps that might be helpful for your next fishing trip.
Conclusion
Hope this post was helpful to you and that you have a very successful trip fishing with your friends and family! Check out the other sections of my blog for more tips on KayaksBoats.
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