Travel Briefs

Photo safari

Go on a one-of-a-kind photo safari through Guana Reserve’s rich and varied natural resources. Led by expert local photographers, this three-hour tour is designed for advanced beginner and intermediate photographers who are ready to discover new places and new skills. Join Craig O’Neal, GTM Research Reserve Volunteer and master naturalist whose photos appear each week in The Florida Times-Union, and Joe Hunt, an award-winning photographer from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 or 18. Learn more during the photo walk about the techniques they use to capture nature at its best: Proper camera settings, composition, macro photography, landscape photography, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and post-processing software tips. Cost is $69 per person with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Friends of the GTM Reserve.

Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion. There is a $3/per vehicle parking fee. Space is limited. To register and make payment for this workshop and for more information visit www.gtmnerr.org and click on Nature Store. The GTM Research Reserve is located at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach; 823-4500. Go to www.photosherpas.com .

Source: St. Augustine Record

Tandem Inflatable | TOP TEN DIVE SITES

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Any suggestions as to a good yet cheap kayak? what about tandems?

Inflatables in general tend to be slow and will not handle well in windy conditions. I’d be concerned about the construction of cheaper ones such as the Coleman. I wouldn’t take them anywhere shallow (such as some rivers) where they could scrape on the bottom. There are some high-quality inflatables that have construction and materials similar to a whitewater raft. However, they’re also rather expensive, at least as much as a comparable hardshell.

Check out local kayak shops. Many offer cheap or free demos of boats, which is the only way to know for sure whether a kayak is right for you. Shops also often sell used kayaks at good discounts. You could also check out sporting goods stores, but I wouldn’t necessarily rely on their advice since you can’t be sure the salesperson has even been in a kayak. Another option is to check craigslist and classified ads for used kayaks.

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