Now I am getting excited…
Lucy was browsing Kevin Mim’s website “Visitflorida.com” and she decided she wanted us to do a nice camping trip to Chassahowitzka River campground. We will drive our Roadtrek “Voyageur”, towing our little Gheenoe, “Camo-Tow” . It will be the perfect combination for cruising and fishing this gorgeous central Florida river…
“VOYAGEUR”
Our Roadtrek, 190 Popular, is compact, fuel-efficient and fully self-contained. After previously owning many different sizes and models of recreational vehicles we decided that this one would provide the most bang for our retirement bucks… She will pull “Camo-Tow” just fine…
“CAMO-TOW”
The little, thirteen foot Gheenoe, is extremely stable and moves along nicely when powered by a single gas-sipping, 6.6 horsepower, Johnson outboard…
She also handles extremely well when paddled with a pair of double bladed kayak paddles. Camo-Tow floats nicely in as little as six inches of water. Narrow enough for the; creeks, estuaries and rivers we prefer and yet stable enough to allow the male occupant to safely stand for any personal needs. ;O)
Perfect platform for preparing some of Lucy’s healthy, delicious, waterborne snacks…
“SIERRA”
Admiral “Sierra” gives it two paws up”… She is right at home in the bow, or lounging midships.
“Camo-Tow” is so well camouflaged the hardest part is often, finding her for our return trip home…
Have any of you camped or boated on the Chassahowitzka River? Any other Gheenoe owners out there? I would love to hear about your experiences…
Five Spoke Wheel 
May 13, 2012 @ 22:00:41
That’s canoeing in style when you have your lunch prepared right on deck. 😀 I have a couple of kayaks that I use for fishing occasionally. I like their low draft and I can really get through some shallow stuff during the dry season. Never had a lunch with me that looked that good though.
May 14, 2012 @ 09:23:06
You are right Beechcreek Project. Shallow draft rules in our kind of water. Lucy is the Queen Supreme when it comes to preparing and serving “Meals on Water”. Our friends are frequently treated to some of her delectable’s…
May 13, 2012 @ 23:40:22
I have kayaked on the Chaz many times…great river for exploring. Make sure you go to “The Crack”. Ask anybody at the campground how to get there. (by kayak) There’s a great kayak launch right at the campground with a small store and bathrooms. Nice little place. I’ve never camped there but I hear the bugs can be bad…just a heads up. Enjoy that part of the state…my old stomping ground. You are not far from the Weeki Wachi River…a must! But try to paddle it on a weekday to avoid the crowds. Happy trails!
May 14, 2012 @ 09:26:46
Good morning Colleen. This will be our first camping trip on the “Chaz”. We have been on the river several times but, on past trips we have camped at Silver Lake and driven to the boat ramp. Every time we travel down the river, Red Wing Blackbirds, fly from their perches in the reeds and land on our boat, expecting a hand-out. We of course always oblige….