Fun video! At around 29:30 you talk about the kayak spinning toward the right. That sort of thing typically happens when there is dead water or eddying water close to shore (out of the main flow of the current). So that dead water will pull your bow or stop it while your back end--which is in the main flow of the current--gets pushed downstream. This dynamic will indeed spin you. When the dynamics are forceful, the water close to shore will actually flow back up river, forming an eddy, It can be fun to "eddy out"--to do eddy turns, spinning your boat behind a rock (for example) and end up sitting in the calm water near shore, while the main current rages in the middle of the stream or river, your boat meanwhile pointing upstream.
I grew up going down that run/creek. It never had a rapid on it. I wonder what caused that. It’s been 15+ years since I’ve been on it. My kids will be old enough to canoe down that soon. I’m looking forward to sharing that with them! Thanks for the video!
Interesting at the end you had water go into the little channels, I have never used one of those. Lots of Sweepers, careful you don’t grab those in current or you will roll over. Pretty tight quarters with so many sweepers. I agree, beginners should not do this without a few trips behind them. Yeah, slow water on right and fast on left and you are in an Eddy. Lean to the right with flat surface of the paddle almost flat on top of the water and reaching out forward and sweep slow and wide to the right and behind you. You could also do a figure 8 stroke with the paddle while leaning out onto the paddle if you keep your figure 8 going. That is called a Brace. You did real good and that was a fun video. I enjoyed the close quarters of foliage and beauty. Fun trip. 👍🏼
I've done Juniper Run numerous times in a canoe. It has been a while though (maybe 20+ years), but I don't remember the brief rapids. The Run is one of my favorite things to do in Florida, glad you got to do it. I'm guessing the alligator population has increased a bit since I lived there as they were on the endangered list at the beginning of the 80's. I remember occassionally seeing them on the sunny section near the end. I never thought of the Run as advanced. It is a great way to learn how to paddle has the turn are sharp and plentiful. In a canoe, always best to steer as the first in front alway got ran into bushes or spider webs.
Thanks for taking us along on your kayaking trip! Awesome scenery and a jungle-like athmosphere and vegetation. I felt pretty concerned about the alligators. I'd be in my pants if my kayak was floating that close to an alligator 😬 but okay - I'm a wimp from Germany.🤗
That looked really fun. I always wear my life vest when kayaking. You can drown in just 6" of water. I also bring a small dry bag and either a big sponge or the bottom half of a water bottle to get any water out. Happy Paddling and Happy Trails! 🏝🐊
I wonder...if you knew ahead of time you were going to face that kind of white water could you tape some plastic sheeting across the open bow of the boat for sort of a temporary apron or decking to keep a bunch of that water out? Neat place. Thanks for sharing!
They even sell a big skirt like thing you can attach to help block the water but really this kayak just wasn't meant for this. The cover could really help prevent sunburn on the legs though. Honestly I thought it was going to be slower and shorter from the other TH-cam videos I saw.
I think you make a good call on the lifejacket. Safety first, even if no one else is doing it. But I think you need a better Kayak. The control on that one sucks.
That was fun! I have really enjoyed your kayaking adventures! As always- Thanks for taking us along!
If anybody goes to Florida they definitely have to try kayaking! The water has been so pleasant.
That was gorgeous! And in an Oru! Thanks for the video!
Fun video! At around 29:30 you talk about the kayak spinning toward the right. That sort of thing typically happens when there is dead water or eddying water close to shore (out of the main flow of the current). So that dead water will pull your bow or stop it while your back end--which is in the main flow of the current--gets pushed downstream. This dynamic will indeed spin you. When the dynamics are forceful, the water close to shore will actually flow back up river, forming an eddy, It can be fun to "eddy out"--to do eddy turns, spinning your boat behind a rock (for example) and end up sitting in the calm water near shore, while the main current rages in the middle of the stream or river, your boat meanwhile pointing upstream.
Great video. I'll add Juniper Springs to me kayaking itinerary next winter / spring.
It's a beautiful paddle! I hope you enjoy it as well
Looks like you had some great fun! ❤
I grew up going down that run/creek. It never had a rapid on it. I wonder what caused that. It’s been 15+ years since I’ve been on it. My kids will be old enough to canoe down that soon. I’m looking forward to sharing that with them! Thanks for the video!
Interesting at the end you had water go into the little channels, I have never used one of those. Lots of Sweepers, careful you don’t grab those in current or you will roll over. Pretty tight quarters with so many sweepers. I agree, beginners should not do this without a few trips behind them. Yeah, slow water on right and fast on left and you are in an Eddy. Lean to the right with flat surface of the paddle almost flat on top of the water and reaching out forward and sweep slow and wide to the right and behind you. You could also do a figure 8 stroke with the paddle while leaning out onto the paddle if you keep your figure 8 going. That is called a Brace. You did real good and that was a fun video. I enjoyed the close quarters of foliage and beauty. Fun trip. 👍🏼
I've done Juniper Run numerous times in a canoe. It has been a while though (maybe 20+ years), but I don't remember the brief rapids. The Run is one of my favorite things to do in Florida, glad you got to do it. I'm guessing the alligator population has increased a bit since I lived there as they were on the endangered list at the beginning of the 80's. I remember occassionally seeing them on the sunny section near the end. I never thought of the Run as advanced. It is a great way to learn how to paddle has the turn are sharp and plentiful. In a canoe, always best to steer as the first in front alway got ran into bushes or spider webs.
How fun! I am definitely putting this on my list of kayak trips to do before the end of this year - once it cools down a bit.
Having a folding kayak on your trip is really handy. This was a fun video, thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for taking us along on your kayaking trip! Awesome scenery and a jungle-like athmosphere and vegetation. I felt pretty concerned about the alligators. I'd be in my pants if my kayak was floating that close to an alligator 😬 but okay - I'm a wimp from Germany.🤗
Thank you for the amazing video!
One of my favorite trails. Semper Fi
That looked really fun. I always wear my life vest when kayaking. You can drown in just 6" of water. I also bring a small dry bag and either a big sponge or the bottom half of a water bottle to get any water out. Happy Paddling and Happy Trails! 🏝🐊
I wonder...if you knew ahead of time you were going to face that kind of white water could you tape some plastic sheeting across the open bow of the boat for sort of a temporary apron or decking to keep a bunch of that water out? Neat place. Thanks for sharing!
They even sell a big skirt like thing you can attach to help block the water but really this kayak just wasn't meant for this. The cover could really help prevent sunburn on the legs though. Honestly I thought it was going to be slower and shorter from the other TH-cam videos I saw.
Nice video, thanks
Looked like you had a blast! Wonerful scenery and commentary.
You heard voices? As long as you don't hear any banjos playing you're good! Lol
I think you make a good call on the lifejacket. Safety first, even if no one else is doing it. But I think you need a better Kayak. The control on that one sucks.
How far back up stream is the rapids / run (in time and miles) from the lower parking lot on hwy 19?
Gorgeous river but man, that kayak paddles like a sheet of plywood.
So fun if you love Gators!
Gators!?!?....no thanks!