Ken Weyand discovered kayaking late in life, but it added a world of fun (and occasional excitement) to his retirement. For the past several years he has spent winters in Florida, where opportunities for flat-water paddling on rivers, creeks and estuaries are plentiful.

Each year he explores new paddling areas, occasionally with fellow kayakers, but usually alone. A newspaperman by trade, he has kept a journal of most of his kayaking adventures – including one lowlight that turned out to be on the scary side.

The book contains plenty of highlights as well, including sharing Florida waterways with gators, manatees, and more dangerous creatures – humans in powerboats. It also includes stories of Old Florida, paddling tips, and many photos that show the beauty of the state as seen just above the waterline.

If you’re a paddler or would like to be, you’ll enjoy this informative and entertaining look at Florida kayaking.