Red Tide Stay Away !!

cocoa beach morning

Red Tide problems. . .

Like all of you, we’ve been watching the many reports of the Red tide algae bloom on the west coast of Florida. Since the end of July, this toxic algae bloom has caused large fish kills and unsafe swimming conditions on many of the county beaches along the Florida west coast.

our little spot on cocoa beach

For those of you that may not know what the Red tide is or what causes it, we’ll give you the short version.

“Red tide” is commonly used to describe a higher- than- normal concentration of microscopic algae in the ocean waters.

The toxins from these algae blooms become airborne when stirred up by the wind and waves. This can cause eye irritation as well as respiratory issues and burning of the throat for many people just simply walking along the beach.

Oh, did I mention the smell of dead fish?  OMG!!

  Not just a few fish. . .   TONS of them!! Continue reading “Red Tide Stay Away !!”

Daytrip: Boating the Spoil Islands of Brevard County Florida

Brevard Spoil Island Camping

Spoil Islands: What are they?

Spoil islands are small patches of land made up of sand, rocks, trees, and even mangroves.

Many spoil islands dot the ICW (intracoastal waterway) throughout Brevard county from just north of Mims, FL all the way south to just above Sebastian FL.

spoil island
Spoil Island

While some are small and unapproachable by boat, many are ideal for spending the day with family and friends. Some of our best boating experiences have centered around spoil island camping for the weekend or just daytripping for the entire day. Continue reading “Daytrip: Boating the Spoil Islands of Brevard County Florida”