South Florida Paddle

Welcome, aquatic explorers and scholars of the urban landscape. We stand today at the gateway to the southern reaches of the Fort Lauderdale waterway system, a location deeply intertwined with both the historical foundation and…

As we stroke away from the launch point and out into the open waterway, let us engage in a brief, practical physics lesson regarding the interaction between our boards and the fluid medium beneath us. The majority of casual…

Navigating these southern channels, we are literally floating atop the foundational history of the city. While today these banks are lined with meticulously landscaped yards and imposing concrete seawalls, it requires only a…

As we paddle deeper into the residential districts surrounding the Tarpon River and the broader southern canal network, the architectural narrative shifts dramatically from military history to unbridled capitalistic ambition.…

Let us momentarily cease our paddling and allow the boards to drift freely. Notice the subtle, yet undeniable, lateral movement of your vessel. …

As we push away from the seawall and resume our journey down the center of the canal, we must turn our attention downward, peering through the refractive surface of the water. Paddleboarding offers an unparalleled optical…

As we round the final bend before charting our course back toward the dock, it is worth discussing the monumental cultural shift that occurred along these waterways during the mid twentieth century. While the nineteen twenties…

As the launch point of South Florida Paddle comes slowly back into view, allow your paddle strokes to gradually diminish in intensity, letting the remarkable glide of your board carry you the final distance. We are transitioning…