After watching a guy bring a spinner shark in at the beach, I took the paddle board out on Bear Point Cove and captured a few more wildlife shots. 62F, sunny, with winds calm at 2 mph from the NNE at time of launch (8:50 am). Saw at least 4 rays while paddling and said hello to the pelicans on the pier.
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out at South Causeway Park. 51F, sunny, with winds at 2 mph from the NW at time of launch (8:30 am). It is so much more enjoyable to paddle when the winds are down. Could have stayed out all day - just enjoy seeing where all the anchored sailboats are from (RI, WA, DE, DC, FL, etc)
Friday, March 21, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
While the sunrise was beautiful, my morning paddle was pretty chilly. 54F, sunny, with winds 14 mph from the NW at time of launch (8:25 am). Stayed in the northern corner of Bear Point Cove to be sheltered a bit from the breeze.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out in Bear Point Cove on the Indian River Lagoon and spotted my first shark (approx 3 1/2 feet long) out near the Manatee wake zone sign. Moving quickly so wasn't able to snap a picture. 60F, sunny, with wind at 4 mph from the SW at time of launch (8:30am).
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out this morning on Bear Point Cove. Conditions were close to perfect for a paddle ( 58F, sunny, with winds at 2 mph from the NNW) at time of launch (8:25am).
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out on the Indian River Lagoon this morning at Bear Point Sanctuary. 59F, sunny, with winds 9 mph from the NNW at time of launch (8:35 am). Paddled out to the old observation pier to grab a picture of the pelicans and other shore birds.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out at South Causeway Park under less than optimal conditions. 65F, cloudy, with winds 16 mph from the NW at time of launch (8:50 am). Definitely a challenging workout in the wind and chop.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out for the routine morning workout at South Causeway Park. Greeted by the 280 foot Megayacht Bold. 74F, sunny, with winds 13 mph out of the SSE at time of launch (8:20 am). Fortunately the Harbor Isle condos tend to block a bit of the breeze close to shore.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out on Indian River lagoon before the winds picked up. 72F, sunny, with winds 9 mph from the SE at time of launch (8:45am). Saw a few fisherman out in waders and one in a kayak. Beautiful morning.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took the paddle board out at South Causeway Park. 63F, sunny, with winds at 3 mph from the NW at time of launch (8:50am). Maybe because it was Friday, there was a little more boat traffic heading out through the inlet.