Port Saint Lucie man to attempt to kayak from the Keys to Bahamas
STUART -- A Port Saint Lucie man, 21-year-old Kyle Jackson, is preparing to attempt the first Florida to Bahamas kayak voyage, leaving Florida from somewhere in the Keys. The arduous task has never been attempted due to the Gulf Stream current and a number of other factors.
The exact location in the Keys is to be determined as Jackson computes current and trajectory. He will kayak from Stuart to the Keys, then cross to catch the most favorable stream. The exact location will also be withheld until several days prior to launch to avoid copy cats.
"Crossing from Florida to the Bahamas will require extensive planning and preparation," said Jackson. "I am an experienced kayaker, know the waters between Florida and the Bahamas, and know I have the physical and mental stamina required to be the first person to accomplish this feat."
As part of his preparation for the first ever kayak crossing, Jackson has trained by kayaking on local waterways. More importantly, he has conducted extensive research into the logistics and navigation that will be required to successfully make the crossing. "I have consulted with local charter captains about the currents and eddies I will run into. And, I will be consulting with a major marine school about the validity of my calculations on the currents before actually making the attempt," added Jackson.
Jackson plans to make the journey sometime this summer when seas and currents are most favorable. "This will be a Green crossing. No fuel except for manpower. I will be using solar panels to power a laptop and GPS equipment I will have on board my kayak. Literally, we can all go Green and never use gasoline if we put our minds to it," noted Jackson.
A number of sponsors are lining up to become part of the first ever kayak crossing between Florida and the Bahamas. "I do have a sponsor for my kayak, which will be a fast 18-foot craft. I am reviewing other sponsors but will be very selective in choosing them based on their commitment to our environment and how their products match items I will require for the crossing," said Jackson.
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03-10-2012 08:34 AMParabellum FJ²B
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03-10-2012 09:29 AM
I think that it's cute when 21 year olds use the word "experienced."
On another note: they have green burials now.Warning: This post may contain language unsuitable for minors or math not suitable for liberal-arts majors.
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03-10-2012 04:48 PM
I'm curious as to whether he is in one of those polymer kayaks that have a half life of a million years.
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03-10-2012 06:55 PM
I'll show up the day before and do it while swilling Beer.....
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03-10-2012 07:23 PMI wonder if it was this smart guy from Key West????
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03-11-2012 10:26 AMI like how he says we can go without oil. Yeah if we want to go back to the wild west days.
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03-12-2012 11:09 PMEgs to go with his Manatee sausage??????
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03-14-2012 07:36 PM
I actually talked extensively with my neighbor about doing that. I couldn't decide if a kayak would be able to overcome the gulf stream. Not to mention a million other factors...... But before I could really launch a plan my neighbor set our duplex on fire and used his kayak as a getaway vehicle. He's In jail now and his kayak is impounded.
So if anyone else is interested I need someone to make the trek with."A party isn't a party until someone gets naked!"
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03-15-2012 09:13 AM
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No kidding...WTF? Kayak for get away?
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03-16-2012 09:02 AMIt was a really fast kayak.....
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