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

I 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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Posted by Clearwater Real Estate Pinellas Florida Condos & Homes for Sale- Cyndee Haydon on 10/01/2007 07:45 AM

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

OCT

2007

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

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.

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!

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!"

Cyndee,

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

Tom Weiss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

OCT

2007

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.

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

Susie - you telling ALL my secrets :-)

Tom - it is great fun!!!

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

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. :-)

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.

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.

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. :-)

OCT

2007

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!

OCT

2007

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.

OCT

2007

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

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

OCT

2007

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.

OCT

2007

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.

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

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!