Florida Keys Kayaking

Florida Keys kayaking brings you as close to the marine environment as you can get. It's a wonderful way to explore the Florida Keys backcountry and be one with the wildlife that call it home.

Kayak Materials

Today's kayaks are built with superlight, super strong materials.

Thermo-form, carbon, kevlar, fiberglass and polyethelene are the most popular. These materials vary in strength, weight and cost.

Two of the more popular kayaks used in the "Keys" are touring kayaks and sit on top kayaks or, SOTs.

Kayak Design

Touring kayaks are long, sleek and fast. They are designed for long distance travel. SOT kayaks are shorter, wider and noticably slower. But they make up for the loss of speed with manuvering ability, plus excellent initial and secondary stability.

While touring kayaks are used primarily for long distance touring and camping excursions, SOTs are a bit more versatile.

Many people use SOTs to scuba dive, snorkel, fish, photography, exploration and just plain sport. You can combine many outdoor hobbies with your kayak excursions!

An added benefit of kayaking is the fitness factor. Any kayak design is good for excercise of the body and the mind. So, just go paddling!

For me, kayaking is simply the best vehicle available to explore the mangroves and backcountry!

Kayak Fishing

If you enjoy fishing the backcountry, and you enjoy the peace and quiet it offers, grab a kayak and treat yourself to a wonderful experience. A kayak can get you as close to the fish as possible. The rest is up to you.

Florida Keys Kayak Fishing

Kayak Photography

Your kayak is going to take you to seacsapes and landscapes unseen by those who won't venture off the road. You will find yourself confronted with unspoiled vistas, begging to be recorded.

Kayak Photography

Kayak Eco-Tours

Enjoy the marine environment and backcountry with a kayak eco-tour. Whether it is self guided or chartered, exploring the flora and fauna of the Florida Keys and Everglades National Park will provide memories of a lifetime.

Kayak Eco Tour

“If I have learned one thing in my 54 years, it is that it is very good for the character to engage in sports which put your life in danger from time to time. It breeds a saneness in dealing with day to day trivialities which probably cannot be got in any other way, and a habit of quick decisions.” - Nevil Shute