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Kayaking through mangroves, one of the coolest ecosystems on earth, is magical: all those
slender roots kiss the water while the ocean breeze cools your flanks. Try these places:
Blue Moon Outdoor Center
WATER SPORTS
305-957-3040;
http://bluemoonoutdoor.com
; 3400 NE 163rd St;
9am-sunset
Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat & Sun)
Offers single kayaks ($23 per 1½ hours, $41 per three hours), tandem kayaks ($33 per 1½
hours, $51 per three hours) and bike rental ($18 per 1½ hours, $26 per three hours).
Sailboards Miami
WATER SPORTS
305-892-8992;
www.sailboardsmiami.com
;
1 Rickenbacker Causeway;
10am-6pm Fri-Tue)
Also rents kayaks. You can purchase 10 hours' worth of kayaking for $90. This is also a
good spot to rent (and learn how to operate) windsurfing gear (lessons from $35, gear per
hour $30).
Aquatic Rental Center & Sailing School
WATER SPORTS
boats per 2hr/3hr/4hr/day $85/125/150/225; 9am-9pm)
If you're a bona fide seaworthy sailor, this place will rent you a sailboat. If you're not, it
can teach you how to operate one (sailing courses $400, $500 for two people).
Bayshore Landing Marina
SAILING
Key Biscayne sailing is a pure joy, as is gliding along the waters just about anywhere else
off Miami. A good starting point is Monty's Marina, which is perfect if you have your own
boat.
Rodeo
Rodeo in South Florida? You just have to head a little way out of Miami. Check websites
or call ahead for specific rodeo times. If the idea of performing animals and spurs in the
same arena makes you ill at ease, you may want to avoid local rodeos.
