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Outdoor & Paddle Guides
Calm water, easy launches, and the spots worth knowing — written from real paddles around South Florida, with kids on board.
Paddling the Florida Keys With Kids: SUP or Kayak?
Comparing John Pennekamp, Curry Hammock and Bahia Honda for SUPs and kayaks — launches, conditions, current, and how we decide which craft to put in the water.
Beginner Paddleboarding in Fort Lauderdale: 5 Calm-Water Spots to Start
Learning to paddleboard in Fort Lauderdale — with kids or on your own? These 5 calm-water spots, from quiet canals to a state-park creek, are the place to start.
Beginner Paddleboarding in Miami: 6 Calm-Water Spots to Start
Learning to paddleboard in Miami? Here are 6 calm, beginner-friendly spots — from Oleta’s wildlife-rich mangroves to Biscayne Bay — for an easy first paddle.
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