First paddle trip of the year Naples, FLA January 27, 2025

map of Naoples

Trip Background

Every winter I spend 5 weeks in Naples FLA with my wife. We rent a place in Old Naples. I wasn’t sure if I was going to do any paddling since I am busy golfing, fishing, playing pickleball and working out but I stumbled across a kayak rental within walking distance.

bayfrontrentalsnaples.com

I went over with my nephew, James, and checked things out. Their only double kayak needed repairs so we rented single kayaks. They have a very convenient boat launch ramp. The kayaks were sit-on-top 11 feet.

feelfreeus.com/collections/sit-on-top-kayaks/products/juntos

I brought my fishing pole and did a bit of fishing but didn’t have a bite. 

kayak trip

We paddled across Naple Bay into a residential canal that was lined with mangroves. It was a mix of nature and residential. 

the river
kayak on the river

We then paddled around a residential island that involved going under 2 bridges. We got a firsthand look at lots of expensive yachts. 

arial view of naples

Overall trip took 2 hours. We ended the day at the nearby Cabana Bar that had entertaining patrons. Great way to spend an afternoon.

customer at bar