New kayak fishing book by Gary Rankel

Gary Rankel has just published a guide to kayak fishing in the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast:  “Finding the Treasures of the Trails – Kayak Fishing Citrus County” (https://squareup.com/store/buendia-press). The tragic deterioration of water quality and associated sport fisheries throughout much of Florida has prompted a mini migration of anglers to the Nature Coast looking … Continue reading “New kayak fishing book by Gary Rankel”

Driving an S4 cat microskiff with a 9.8 HP Tohatsu outboard at 17 mph

Captain Larry Jarboe from Wavewalk Adventures in Key Largo, Florida, drives his “White Knight” workhorse S4 cat-skiff powered by a 9.8 HP 2-cycle Tohatsu outboard motor, outfitted with a 9″ pitch propeller. Larry easily gets to a 17 mph speed, which is probably a world record for vessels that are officially designated as kayaks, such … Continue reading “Driving an S4 cat microskiff with a 9.8 HP Tohatsu outboard at 17 mph”

A few of my favorite things and “the best money I ever spent”

By Jill Toler   Hello my Wavewalk friends! It’s been way too long since I posted a story about my most awesome W700 and how happy it makes me. So, last October I traveled a little ways to a town called Vandemere, here in North Carolina. It’s actually not too far from me as the … Continue reading “A few of my favorite things and “the best money I ever spent””