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Left off at the pond outlet where an old concrete wall was constructed between the pond and a canal feeding a once cranberry farm. Cranberry is grown in acidic wetlands.

Finally got my butt into Swan Pond. In the Kayak that is. Turned out to be the perfect day. Clear skies, temperature around 70 / 21 celsius, very low humidity with a slight wind that kept the bugs away

In this case it's called" Wading River." Wading river is tidal and creek like in size. Today the tide was very low and still going out. So low that in certain parts the Kayak was rubbing on the

Hey Friends! Welcome to the Kayak! Yes I am being a bit sloppy with my formatting. I blame it on chop! I am really enjoying my new kayak seat and am putting it to the test! Ben is doing his best to swamp

Coming back from a 2 1/2 mile trek down river (Carmans) run into some fellow boaters. Caught a Long Island Train going by.

Heading down the Carmans river in Shirley, Long Island, NY. Detouring around a big Island in the river. You can easily get around at High tide. Lets see what we find. This is a side branch and narrows

Paddling around the big island in the Carmans river I came across the Blue Water or Blue Flag Iris. What a delightful surprise. They grow at the water's edge in clumps like they were placed there by a

Paddling down the Carmans River in the afternoon. First thing I see is a big turtle sunning himself on a log. They usually jump in the water when any humans are present. But this old guy must have gotten

Took my kayak to Carmans River launch site by Montauk Highway. River flows under 4 lane divided "Sunrise Highway"then under 2 lane Victory Avenue. On the other side of the Avenue the river is

Some bottom shots on my "Kayak Maiden Voyage." Swan pond is shallow with a sandy bottom, ideal for Large Mouth Bass. The sandy circles are spawning areas made by the male bass for the female

First time in the water for the new Kayak, the SS Manorville. First picture from boat. Took it over to a local pond, Swan pond, that has easy access right off the little traveled road. No swans on the

Rented a Kayak this Monday to paddle on the Carmans river in Yaphank / Shirley Long Island, NY. So grab a paddle and ..... LETS GO. Started out just south of Sunrise Highway where the river is dammed and