Took the paddle board out on Bear Point Cove this morning and there was a bit of aquatic excitement. 70F, mostly sunny, with winds 3 mph from the NE at time of launch (8:15 am). Still not sure if it was a snark or multiple rays but there was a sizeable disturbance on the surface of the water. Fortunately it didn't cause me to fall but unfortunately happened so fast that I couldn't grab a picture. Always fun on the board!
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
With a busy schedule today, opted to take the paddle board out a bit earlier. 65F, clear, with winds at 5 mph from the NNW at time of launch (7:25 am). Walked the dog on the beach prior to sunrise and got to see the sunrise while paddling.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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1 day
Opted to delay my morning paddle on the Indian River Lagoon a bit to allow a line of thunderstorms to pass through. 69F, mostly cloudy with winds at 5 mph from the W at time of launch (9:00 am). On my way back in, I was joined by another paddle boarder and the ever present pelicans.
Monday, March 24, 2025
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1 day
Took the paddle board out at South Causeway Park and it was flat calm. 67F, sunny, with winds 2 mph from the SSW at time of launch (8:20 am). With the exception of some boat traffic, it was nice and flat - even on the ocean at sunrise.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
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1 day
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.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
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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
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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.