Kim And Chablis Rolling With The Tide

Kim and Chablis have traveled with me for many years. They are always open for adventure and whatever comes our way. They can both roll with the tide.  The trip started by seeing a large pod of dolphin out in the Gulf. Chablis and Kim both took many photos. Next it was off to secret spot Z, however we got sidetracked along the way. The water was so clear we just had to stop to explore the grass flats and shallow sand bars. Eventually we made our way to secret spot Z spot. The beach was empty of people and full of solitude. The afternoon storm clouds were edging closer so we started our trek back to Captiva. On the way back we briefly stopped at secret spot no number where a cherished shell was found:).  Chablis made me a very cool sign for my back porch. I have included a picture of Chablis and I with the sign, also a picture of the sign on my back porch. Thank you Chablis for sign and thank you both for another fun adventure on the water. Capt. Brian

Shellers From The Lone Star State

It was another fun filled day of shelling and exploring with Dick and Sherri from Texas. We spent the morning shelling then stopped by an island outpost for a nice lunch. The afternoon was a little more adventurous. We walked through the mangroves to an isolated stretch of beach and Sherri did a great job of exploring the mangrove swamp on the way to the beach.  I look forward to our next trip in December. (I will try to stay out of the swamps on our next outing) Capt. Brian

Adventures With Capt. Brian

Kevin and Shawn are always ready for an adventure. This day was no exception. We found the rare lions paw. We explored the back country then went to favorite island number one and walked the beach. The next part of the trip we observed Pre-Columbian shell mounds and had an in depth conversation about the architecture of the mounds. I enjoyed the questions from both Kevin and Shawn. They both have a knack for cultivating my mind. I look forward to my mind being cultivated on our next trip. Capt. Brian

May On The Water

Veteran shellers returned for a fun filled trip. We started by going to "little avocet island". This is a little sand bar that comes and goes throughout the year. It has not been there for 8 months but appeared 2 weeks before they arrived. After spending some time on this little speck of sand we traveled farther north. The Gulf waters were beautiful. Sand dollars were found along with many olive shells. Manatees and dolphins were spotted. On the return trip we saw my old friend the magnificent frigate bird. Gail and I both took many pictures of this close encounter. Thanks for a wonderful day on the water. Capt. Brian

Captain Brian Celebrates 20 Years on Captiva Island

I walked an old dirt road on Captiva that I used to walk 20 years ago.

I was happy to walk this dirt road once again.