Snuba Review - Dive Duck Key - Key Largo, Florida, USA
So this was my first time trying Snuba, I wanted to see if I would be interested in Scuba so though this would be a great way to see if it was something I would want to try more of. This was a lot of fun, it was a bit scary at first but after a while i got used to it any was able to relax and enjoy watching the fish and exploring.
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Marathon Florida Keys boating fun and some snorkeling at sombrero reef GoPro Hero 4 Silver Edition
We shot this video on our family trip to the Florida Keys in March 2017. We stayed in Marathon and had a fantastic time going out boating every day, fished a ton, and just generally had a lot of family fun. We did some snorkeling at sombrero key light which was beautiful to explore the reef there.
Family vacation in the Florida Keys
Two families traveled to Hawks Cay Florida Keys resort in Duck Key. Although we arrived the same day as a tropical storm, the weather cleared up the rest of the week and we had a great time. We enjoyed snorkeling Sombrero Reef, offshore fishing for mahi and tuna, a day spent in Key West, and lounging by the pool and beach at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key. This was our first time at the resort and it was great. We are looking forward to our next Florida Keys trip. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you can view the latest videos.
Paddling Mangrove Tunnels in The Florida Keys
Launched from Sombrero Beach here in Marathon, went down Sister's Creek and then paddled through the beautiful and quiet mangrove tunnels of the (mostly) undeveloped Boot Key.
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My Boats:
The original single seater Kayak is a Great Auk designed by Nick Shade of Guillemot Kayaks and built by me with my own two hands. It’s 16 1/2 feet long (the design is 17 feet, but I scaled it to fit in the garage I built it in) and 24 inches wide. This was the first boat I ever built.
“Tiny” the double kayak is another Nick Shade design (Micro Bootlegger) and was also built by me. Videos of the later parts of the build are on my channel for your perusal (don’t forget to like and comment). It’s 18 feet long and 28 inches wide, for a stable and roomy ride, even with a bunch of fishing stuff riding along with me (or a second person).
When I add the outrigger (which is just one of the pontoons off my Catamaran) I can include the Suzuki 2.5HP outboard to make tracks.
My “Three Week Canoe” was, once again, built by yours truly, and you can see the entire build in my award winning video series “The Three Week Strip Canoe Build”. Available on a computer screen near you. The design is the classic “Puddle Duck” by Gil Gilpatrick.
Last but not least (just kidding, yes it is), is my experimental and highly controversial “Stand Up Paddle Pontoon Catamaran Mini Party Barge”. Built AND designed by me, with no help or consultation of any kind from anyone. Which may explain why it confuses the hell out of anyone who sees it. It looks like a toy, paddles like a toy (but a really cool toy) and, best of all, is just plain fun.
My Bike:
My bike is a Schwinn (don’t you just love saying that?) Meridian Trike, because nothing says secure in his masculinity like riding down the side of US1 on a tricycle (I’m thinking of starting a trike club, we’ll get heavy leather jackets and sweat a lot, how cool am I?). Mine is tricked out with an LED headlight for early morning rides, a gigantic basket to hold all of my stuff, and four custom made PVC rod holders held on with the best hose clamps money can buy.
Fishing Gear:
My gear is mostly whatever cheap stuff I find at yard sales or on clearance, but when I buy quality it’s usually the Penn Fierce II series of spinning rod and real combos. What I like best about this Penn line is the name. Seriously, who doesn’t want to be “Fierce” (they work pretty well too). I’m also a fan of Mustad hooks (when I’m not cheating out and buying generics).
Cameras:
I have two primary cameras and a back up. The primaries are a GoPro Hero4 Black that I chose because someone offered it to me in trade for an arcade game I was trying to get rid of, and a GoPro Hero Session 4 that was a fathers day gift, so I will worship and treasure it forever (or until it quits working, whichever comes first). My backup camera is an iPhone 7 because, well duh, its got a camera built right in.
I do all of my editing on my iMac desktop computer because I’m old enough that I don’t just do it all on a laptop and I use the free GoPro Studio editing software because I’m cheap and don’t want to have to learn to use something better.
That’s me and my stuff. See you on the water.
Child Hand Feeding Fish @ Shell Island off the Gulf of Mexico
Child Hand Feeding Fish @ Shell Island • Panama City Beach • Florida • Gulf of Mexico
Joyriding Helicopter in The Florida Keys
Helicopters are a very common sight here, with the helicopter tours, Air Force base, mosquito control sprayer, law enforcement, and medivac helicopters all active in The Keys. This footage was taken with an iPhone from a third story window. Not sure what they were doing, but it was fun to watch.
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My Boats:
The original single seater Kayak is a Great Auk designed by Nick Shade of Guillemot Kayaks and built by me with my own two hands. It’s 16 1/2 feet long (the design is 17 feet, but I scaled it to fit in the garage I built it in) and 24 inches wide. This was the first boat I ever built.
“Tiny” the double kayak is another Nick Shade design (Micro Bootlegger) and was also built by me. Videos of the later parts of the build are on my channel for your perusal (don’t forget to like and comment). It’s 18 feet long and 28 inches wide, for a stable and roomy ride, even with a bunch of fishing stuff riding along with me (or a second person).
My “Three Week Canoe” was, once again, built by yours truly, and you can see the entire build in my award winning video series “The Three Week Strip Canoe Build”. Available on a computer screen near you. The design is the classic “Puddle Duck” by Gil Gilpatrick.
Last by not least (just kidding, yes it is), is my experimental and highly controversial “Stand Up Paddle Pontoon Catamaran Mini Party Barge”. Built AND designed by me, with no help or consultation of any kind from anyone. Which may explain why it confuses the hell out of anyone who sees it and why it has never actually been in the water (as of this writing anyway). Stay tuned for the launch, it’s gonna be amusing.
My Bike:
My bike is a Schwinn (don’t you just love saying that?) Meridian Trike, because nothing says secure in his masculinity like riding down the side of US1 on a tricycle (I’m thinking of starting a trike club, we’ll get heavy leather jackets and sweat a lot, how cool am I?). Mine is tricked out with an LED headlight for early morning rides, a gigantic basket to hold all of my stuff, and four custom made PVC rod holders held on with the best hose clamps money can buy.
Fishing Gear:
My gear is mostly whatever cheap stuff I find at yard sales or on clearance, but when I buy quality it’s usually the Penn Fierce II series of spinning rod and real combos. What I like best about this Penn line is the name. Seriously, who doesn’t want to be “Fierce” (they work pretty well too). I’m also a fan of Mustad hooks (when I’m not cheating out and buying generics).
Cameras:
I have two primary cameras and a back up. The primaries are a GoPro Hero4 Black that I chose because someone offered it to me in trade for an arcade game I was trying to get rid of, and a GoPro Hero Session 4 that was a fathers day gift, so I will worship and treasure it forever (or until it quits working, whichever comes first). My backup camera is an iPhone 7 because, well duh, its got a camera built right in.
I do all of my editing on my iMac desktop computer because I’m old enough that I don’t just do it all on a laptop and I use the free GoPro Studio editing software because I’m cheap and don’t want to have to learn to use something better.
That’s me and my stuff. See you on the water.
First time snorkeling Sombrero Reef off Marathon KEY!
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Took our Kids out to Sombrero Reef, next to the light house off Marathon Key, Amazing fish and reef, its a must see in Florida!!
Florida Travel: A Guide to Hotels & Resort in Islamorada, Florida
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Willow Beach Marina, AZ & Boat Launch
The exquisite Black Canyon region of the Colorado River, varying from sheer cliffs of multicolored rocks to sandy beaches and secluded coves, is a premier location for your favorite outdoor activity. Whether hiking, rafting, boating or fishing, enjoy the warm desert sun year 'round as you explore more than 235 miles of shoreline.
This beautiful geological area offers wonderful photographic opportunities and wildlife watching with Big Horn sheep and the Great Blue heron native to the area.
After a day of exploring the Black Canyon region, relax in the natural hot springs, near Willow Beach, and take advantage of the surrounding beauty.
Fishing & Ski / Runabout Boat Rentals
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Tent & RV Campsites
Restaurant and Gift Shop / Convenience Store
Fishing Pier & Launch Ramp
Contact us at Willow Beach 928-767-4747 for more information and boat rental or campsite reservations.
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Florida keys, lovely water
just another day in the keys with ripping currents around a bridge, always fun
Robbie's Marina, Islamorado to SS Wreck & Galley Grill, Marathon, Florida, 3 August 2016, GP170059
Robbie's Marina, Islamorado to Edgewater Lodge, Layton & S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill, Marathon, Florida, 3 August 2016, GP170059
Robbie's
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
robbies.com
(305) 664-8070
Address: 77522 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
Latitude/Longitude: 24.882218, -80.690997
Phone: (305) 664-8070
Description: Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada, in the Florida Keys, is unchanged for as long as I can remember. It sits on a tiny bit of land right under the overseas highway bridge from the Atlantic and in a cove on the Gulf of Mexico. The feel of Robbie’s is true Keys flavor. There are cute hand-scribed signs everywhere telling you how to live the good life in the Keys. And, as always, you see lots of bight colors. There is nothing, I mean nothing, fancy about Robbie’s. Boats come and go, mostly smaller boats.
You can rent a flat boat, jet ski, kayak, wave runner or charter boat with a captain – but the main draw is the tarpons, large fish that look somewhat prehistoric to me. You pay $3.00 for a bucket of small fish, walk out on the pier and feed the tarpons. And the tarpons are huge, easily 4 feet long or longer. Don’t hang on to the fish though, tarpons are serious eaters. You can also pay $1 to walk on the pier and watch this fun spectacle. I have never been there when someone wasn’t feeding the tarpon.
Open now: 6:30AM–7PM
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill
58835 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
wreckgalleygrill.com
(305) 517-6484
Open now: 11AM–9:30PM
Mobil
74052 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
exxonmobilstations.com
(305) 691-7814
Open now: 6AM–10PM
America's Best State Park
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, Islamorada, FL 33036
Sea Tow Islamorada
85401 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
islamorada.seatow.com
(305) 664-4493
Open now: 12AM–11:59PM
Morgan Fiesta Key LLC
70001 Overseas Hwy, Layton, FL 33001
(305) 517-9713
Bay View Inn & Marina
Sun, Sep 11
Mon, Sep 12
Expedia.com
$139
Best Price Guarantee
priceline.com
$139
Relaxed motel offering oceanfront accommodations, some with kitchens, plus a pool & a sandy beach. - Google
3 N Conch Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
bayviewinn.com
(305) 289-1525
Toms Harbor Cut Bridge
Duck Key Viaduct, Duck Key, FL 33050
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL 33050
dolphins.org
(305) 289-1121
Opens at 9:00 AM
Layton, Florida, 33001
Layton weather
Sunny · 89°F
5:05 PM
Quick facts
Layton is a city on the island of Long Key in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was 204.Wikipedia
Zip code: 33001
Population: 187 (2013)
Area code: 305
Hotels 3-star averaging $147
Edgewater Lodge
Sun, Sep 11
Mon, Sep 12
Check website for rates and availability.
Simple quarters in an informal, waterfront lodge offering loaner kayaks & free breakfast. - Google
65683 Overseas Hwy, Layton, FL 33001
edgewaterlodge.com
(305) 664-2662
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Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Hotel details
Off the Overseas Highway, this laid-back waterfront lodge is 5 miles from the Dolphin Connection conservation facility.
Simple, modern rooms have free Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms include kitchenettes, while suites add kitchens, living rooms and sofabeds. Colorful cottages feature patios, and townhouses offer balconies. Kids age 7 and under stay for no extra charge.
Breakfast and parking are complimentary, as are loaner kayaks and bikes. Other freebies include use of boat ramps, docks and fish-cleaning stations. There's also a private beach, an outdoor pool and a tackle shop.
Pier 68 Boat Rental
68200 Overseas Hwy, Layton, FL 33001
flkeys-boatrentals.com
(305) 664-2238
Opens at 9:00 AM
Florida Keys Dolphins
Porpoises playing offshore of Key Colony Beach, Florida Keys.
Florida Keys trip
3 days kiting in Florida Keys
Me and Morgans Vacation to Key Largo
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Seven Mile Bridge Catch, Clean and Cook in The Florida Keys
Some evening Seven Mile Bridge Fishing capped off with a fabulous seafood omelet and grits breakfast the next morning.
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My Boats:
The original single seater Kayak is a Great Auk designed by Nick Shade of Guillemot Kayaks and built by me with my own two hands. It’s 16 1/2 feet long (the design is 17 feet, but I scaled it to fit in the garage I built it in) and 24 inches wide. This was the first boat I ever built.
“Tiny” the double kayak is another Nick Shade design (Micro Bootlegger) and was also built by me. Videos of the later parts of the build are on my channel for your perusal (don’t forget to like and comment). It’s 18 feet long and 28 inches wide, for a stable and roomy ride, even with a bunch of fishing stuff riding along with me (or a second person).
When I add the outrigger (which is just one of the pontoons off my Catamaran) I can include the Suzuki 2.5HP outboard to make tracks.
My “Three Week Canoe” was, once again, built by yours truly, and you can see the entire build in my award winning video series “The Three Week Strip Canoe Build”. Available on a computer screen near you. The design is the classic “Puddle Duck” by Gil Gilpatrick.
Last but not least (just kidding, yes it is), is my experimental and highly controversial “Stand Up Paddle Pontoon Catamaran Mini Party Barge”. Built AND designed by me, with no help or consultation of any kind from anyone. Which may explain why it confuses the hell out of anyone who sees it. It looks like a toy, paddles like a toy (but a really cool toy) and, best of all, is just plain fun.
My Bike:
My bike is a Schwinn (don’t you just love saying that?) Meridian Trike, because nothing says secure in his masculinity like riding down the side of US1 on a tricycle (I’m thinking of starting a trike club, we’ll get heavy leather jackets and sweat a lot, how cool am I?). Mine is tricked out with an LED headlight for early morning rides, a gigantic basket to hold all of my stuff, and four custom made PVC rod holders held on with the best hose clamps money can buy.
Fishing Gear:
My gear is mostly whatever cheap stuff I find at yard sales or on clearance, but when I buy quality it’s usually the Penn Fierce II series of spinning rod and real combos. What I like best about this Penn line is the name. Seriously, who doesn’t want to be “Fierce” (they work pretty well too). I’m also a fan of Mustad hooks (when I’m not cheating out and buying generics).
Cameras:
I have two primary cameras and a back up. The primaries are a GoPro Hero4 Black that I chose because someone offered it to me in trade for an arcade game I was trying to get rid of, and a GoPro Hero Session 4 that was a fathers day gift, so I will worship and treasure it forever (or until it quits working, whichever comes first). My backup camera is an iPhone 7 because, well duh, its got a camera built right in.
I do all of my editing on my iMac desktop computer because I’m old enough that I don’t just do it all on a laptop and I use the free GoPro Studio editing software because I’m cheap and don’t want to have to learn to use something better.
That’s me and my stuff. See you on the water.
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Canoe Econfina Creek near Panama City Beach. Eco-Friendly Family Fun. Rent Canoes or Kayaks and enjoy nature while floating down this spring-fed creek. Call (850) 722-9032 for information and reservations.
Keys - Ocean Point
Recorded on April 19, 2009 using a Flip Video camcorder.
Z Flight Parasail experience in Marathon, Fl - Florida Keys Life
I went Live on Facebook for my first Parasailing experience! This was so fun and I had breath-taking views of the Island of Marathon and the Historic 7 Mile Bridge!
Sugarloaf Key Biking - Florida Keys 1-24-2019
Sugarloaf Key Bike Trail. Park at the Sugarloaf Lodge, Marina, or Tiki Bar and take a nice side trip in the Florida Keys. GoPro Hero5 on a Karma Stabilizer bike mount.
Adventure Watersports Parasail Marathon FL