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Fun Things to do on Water in Tampa Bay's Bluest Backyards 

IMG_2936I was driving the other day from Pinellas County, heading over the Gandy Bridge and Tampa Bay to South Tampa when I was reminded of one of my favorite past times - paddling. 

No I'm not talking about "paddling" as in spanking, though I must say I received a few of those in my youth.  Paddling is what locals call "kayaking" around here in the Clearwater Florida area.  Pinellas County is actually surrounded on three sides by water  (the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay) which is why we are blessed with so many blue backyards and so kayaking is one of the popular ways of sightseeing or even flats fishing when you're looking for a relaxing eco-friendly day - now that's my kind of Green Living.

So what jogged my memories? Seeing Dave Camp and the guys from Sweetwater Kayaks helping some local kayakers put in to the mangroves along the side of the road and off they into the waters of Tampa Bay. I have to confess I was even running a little late to a friends wedding (which I was the photographer for) and couldn't resist quickly pulling off the side of the road for a few shots and a quick video interview . I'm always excited to be able to bring great info back to the readers of Sandbars to Sunsets. Here is the interview with lots of good info on kayaking around Clearwater | Saint Petersburg | Tampa Bay...   

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So have you had a good paddling lately? If so, what's your favorite place to kayak?  

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27 Comments on Clearwater Florida Real Estate | Have you had a Good Paddling Today?

What a coincidence, I am thinking about buying a kayak  for the lake.  It is so much fun and so peaceful.  Great post!

10/01/2007 08:07 AM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)


That looks like a lot of fun and I love the interview!  I am sure you see some beautiful wildlife along the water you wouldn't normally see. 

10/01/2007 08:18 AM by Candy Henthorne- Spring Texas Real Estate (Results Realty)


Jack & Cyndee - I love your title! Thanks for the information. My son built two beautiful wooden kayaks last year in wood shop in school. They are not very friendly to transport but they certainly are beautiful and see worthy! Good video! Your other pix do not show up!

10/01/2007 08:40 AM by Mary Bigelow, Renewing Your Life! (Ma's Marketing)


This is TERRIFIC!!  I remember you telling me how you were DRESSED FOR A WEDDING, pulled off on the side of the road and made time to interview this guy! 

Great pictures!!  Great interview!  I love the idea of being able to see the wildlife with a kayak.  It's not the same as "swimming with it!"

10/01/2007 08:45 AM by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates)


Cyndee,

That looks like fun!!!!!!!!! I would go Paddling :0)

Tom Weiss

10/01/2007 09:08 AM by Thomas Weiss (Thomas R. Weiss)


Cyndee--Paddling sounds like great family fun in Clearwater FL!

10/01/2007 09:18 AM by Teri Eckholm, Realtor® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)


 

Hi Cyndee --  Great format with great information.  It was fun and informative.

10/01/2007 10:08 AM by Barbara Martino-Sliva, Vero Beach Real Estate, Homes for Sale (Thorpe/Sotheby's International Real Estate)


Cyndee, Now that looks like fun. We do ocean kayaking out here, but I have been on calm waters a few times and I remember taking in the nature a lot more that way

10/01/2007 10:35 AM by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)


Hey Cyndee, I have never done this before...but always wanted to. It sounds like so much fun!!!

10/01/2007 11:55 AM by Stephanie Edwards-Musa, Realtor ® The Woodlands, TX Real Estate (Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors ®)


Cyndee - My brother and I used to swim there YEARS ago - thanks for the photos!!!

10/01/2007 12:38 PM by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


I love to Kayak - it is one of my favortie ways to enjoy the water -

10/01/2007 03:15 PM by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)


Cyndee,

North Carolina has a lot of kayaking and canoeing too.  We went whitewater rafting this summer and it was a blast.  My husband bought a kayak a few weeks back and has been enjoying his new toy too much!  Great interview with another local expert - I like how you are incorporating video into your local blog pieces. 

10/01/2007 11:00 PM by Rita Taylor | Sanford NC Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina (Strother Real Estate)


Cyndee - I all sound like so much fun.  I also love your video and the interview with someone who was an authority on the subject matter.

10/02/2007 11:21 AM by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)


Oops - what a bad hostess - I was tied up yesterday...just getting bacK...

Diane - maybe you'll do a post about it in the future. :-)

Candy - thanks for stopping by

Mary - I was hoping it would attract some attention (LOL) thanks for your comments

10/02/2007 05:23 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Susie - you telling ALL my secrets :-) 

Tom - it is great fun!!!

Teri - my boys are finally old enough to do it - YEAH!!

10/02/2007 05:26 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Barbara - thanks for visiting - do they kayak in Vero Beach Florida?

Mana - water's very calm here - surfers pray for big storms (lol)

Stephanie - It's so "eco-friendly" you'll LOVE it!!!

Barbara Jo - thanks for stopping by neighbor. Enjoyed our talk!  

Thesa - I never thought of it for Central Oregon - look one more thing we have in common. :-)

 

10/02/2007 05:29 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Rita - thanks for the feedback on the videos - I am enjoying it too! :-)

Jennifer - You should see how experienced and qualified they are - on their website they have their certifications and skill levels - who know there was so much available. Thanks for visiting. 

10/02/2007 05:32 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Oh here you are Cyndee. I didn't put the face with the name until just now.  I was already subscribed to your AR blog and didn't know that it was you. 

By the way, I love the title of this post.  It certainly caught my attention.

10/02/2007 11:27 PM by Tracey Thomas Calabasas, CA Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)


Hey Tracey - I figure lots of familiar faces will connect when it's more obvious who we are. Thanks for visiting - and I was working on my "Headlines" - thanks for the positive feedback - always working to get better. Looking forward to visiting your other blog more and growing together. :-)

10/02/2007 11:50 PM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


I've heard alot of good things about outdoor fun in Clearwater, FL! Might have to comeover there to do some kayaking! Rose Bay near Port Orange in my neck of the woods is a good spot for kayaking too!

10/03/2007 10:03 AM by Janis, Marty and Mike Gagliardi Port Orange FL Real Estate (Gaffs Realty Co.)


Hi Cyndee, I guess if you go in the drink there it is warm anyway.  I am always afraid of tippy boats because our water is so cold!  I guess kayays aren't as tippy as canoes and lessons always help.  Great video. 

10/04/2007 07:00 PM by Summit County, Colorado Realtor l Joanne Hanson (Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies Real Estate)


Cyndee-Looks like so much fun. Of course after researching and writing my post on Alligators I am too afraid to go in our lakes and river anymore. Of course, Broker Bryant swims with the gators. I love how you inteview people and get these great photos of Clearwater Florida. Katerina

10/06/2007 12:55 AM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Thanks for your kind words Katerina - I really enjoy the videos too. Been working on lots of things with it.  

10/06/2007 12:58 AM by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas County Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon (Charles Rutenberg Realty)


Cyndee - Great title indeed! I'm glad to see it was an article about kayaking. I haven't done it in may years, but it is wonderful fun.

10/07/2007 07:10 PM by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)


Cyndee: Your title is a hoot! I wish San Diego had more inland water for activities like this. Ocean kayaking is probably out of my league.

10/08/2007 10:28 AM by Roberta Murphy - Carlsbad Real Estate North County San Diego Realtor (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)


cyndee, Nice you really got the video thing down. I need to learn how to do that

10/08/2007 11:00 PM by Dan Tobias - Northridge Real Estate Expert (Discovery Properties)


What a great blog post featuring Sweetwater Kayaks!  This is an excellent service you bring to your local community.  Nice video, very informative regarding kayaks!

10/08/2007 11:38 PM by Tampa Real Estate | Florida Relocation | Land | LakeFront Home | Katrina Madewell (Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 3,500 agents(813) 235-9889)


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