Paddling through a pandemic

The novel coronavirus has changed the practices of most businesses.

Fort Lauderdale’s Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures used to run summer camps with up to 100 kids. Now, the kayak tour company has adapted by working “with small groups of kids for private exclusive tours to develop their paddle skills and get them back outside safely,” said owner Lauren Ridley.

Camps continue into August. Before the pandemic, walk ups were the norm but now clients must book online in advance to limit on-site interactions.
Left: Jennifer Crease performs a headstand on the New River.

A couple on a guided tour of the Seven Isles heads toward the Hendricks Isle Bridge. Campers and visitors enjoy a day on the water.