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Blogger Paddles Our Amelia River Tour Recently blogger Lynda Galea experienced our Amelia River Sunset Tour. Please follow this link to read all about it! www.live-travel-blog.com/2014/09/02/Amelia-island-kayak-excursions-review/

With 2013 behind us, and 2014 already upon us, I find myself reminiscing about experiences on my “kayaking journey” through life. I usually think of myself as being quite adventurous, but I still have the tendency to be a creature of habit, as well. In closing, all of us at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions enjoy…

Wow! Talk about being at the right place at the right time! On a recent Amelia River paddle, not only did we see a pod of dolphins, but as we were returning from our tour, we saw the SpaceX Satellite launch from Cape Canaveral. Not sure if it gets better than this, but we’re on…

Since there are many factors involved in choosing the right kayak before your purchase, I will address some of the more important ones. First, decide where you will be paddling. A kayak that might be suitable for flat water such as rivers, creeks, and lakes, is not the best choice for paddling in the surf…

Kayaking News Here at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, we continue to find new ways to have fun! Kayaking is proving to be a doable activity with our guests from 2 years old to 93 years young! Whether we are paddling with couples, families, or groups, we are having a blast sharing the first-time kayaking experience…

Look What We Saw! On our recent Sunset Tour, our paddlers were treated to a surprise guest appearance. One paddler exclaimed, “Not sure if we were checking out the dolphins or they were checking us out!” When paddling with us during our Sunset Tour on the Amelia River, keep a look out for dolphins. They…

Wildlife Viewing An exciting part of a kayak trip is seeing wildlife. Typically, the best times to view wildlife are sunrise or sunset. Also, kayaking at low tide provides an excellent opportunity for bird watching, as they are usually feeding along the exposed banks. Kayaking is a quiet way to get close to wildlife without…

Paddling Tidal Waters Tip:Some of our paddles are on waterways that are tidal influenced. Many of our guests have little paddling experience; so my goal is to make their paddling as easy as possible. Doing this is quite simple. I look at the tide chart for my area to determine the times for high and…

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Honeymooners! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special visit to Amelia Island.

How to Choose the Right Paddle for You and Your Kayak Step 1:Measure the beam of your kayak, (the center of the cockpit at its widest point). If the width of your kayak is 25 inches or less, and you have an average torso length, the following rule of thumb, (Step 2), should get you…