Ride the Tide

May the power of the wind, water, air, earth, and fire unite to carry us away farther and faster on the most radical tidal rides.

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Every tidal trip is fun and exciting, some however… are epic. ​ Learn about the influences that govern the tide. Dabble in concepts that explain how life wouldn’t exist as it does without the rhythm of the tides.
Matanzas inle kayak adventure
Aerial view of Matanzas Inlet
Tight, constantly changing windows exist to ride the exaggerated tidal flows. Atypical currents at a couple locations near St. Augustine, FL are created by multiple inlets, stiff sea breezes. Exacerbating things is the  the Intracoastal Canal. Humans altered the topography of the coast. The effect is particularly exaggerated at these two favorite kayaking spots. Flexibility in location and time is crucial to ensuring the most exciting alignment of the Sun, Moon, Earth, and weather. If things time out right, we can create one epic adventure for you. On opposite ends of the county, these two launches deliver extra wow factor with the right timing. Watch texts and emails for changes. Helen Mellon Schmidt Park
Kayak Launch Helen Melon Schmidt Park
Kayak Launch to Intracoastal or Inlet
Three directions to get swept along in currents. This tour launches one hour before high tide. When conditions line up, we may travel 10mph without a single stroke. During Hightide spend time exploring otherwise impassable shallow estuary tidal flats. Nocatee Landing
Kayak GTM Reuins
Erosion threatens ruins at the GTM
Ride the falling tidal ride around Pine Island to explore Plantation Ruins at the GTM. To catch it, we shove of an hour before low tide. Ride out and around the draining oyster flats. Getting into full current on the south end of the natural Tolomato River Bed. From there it is 3 miles to the GTM shore. Explore the ruins for a few minutes before heading back on the ebbing tide to the landing point.