[Paddlewise] Paddling suggestions in Florida in October?

I am going to Orlando for a 5-6 day meeting in mid to late October and
would like to do a couple of day trips if possible.  I have never spent
any significant time there and would greatly appreciate any suggestions
as to where to rent a decent sea kayak and where to paddle for a day or
two.

If someone were to be interested in a mutual outing that would be great,
and I am willing be spring for dinner for being shown around the waters
a bit....if you have a boat, paddle, spray skirt and paddline jacket
that would be great, but again i am fully willing to rent the required
equipment, just thought company would be nice, and more fun.

I am an intermediate paddler ... ie can brace well, and have a roll that
is a little out of practice but reliable.  I currently paddle a Pygmy
Coho.  Easily able to self rescue, and do assists.  I am 6'1"  and 220
lbs...and healthy.  Will be happy to answer any questions for
respondants, but perhaps more is better done off the list so as to not
waste other readers time?

 I am a conservative paddle...in the sense that I don't get myself into
problems that require others to help out...to me that is responcible
paddling.  :)  (I don't mind helping others, however....)


thanks so much....

Michael Orchard
Vancouver, Washington

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