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Hobie Demo Day At Matheson Hammock

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Adventure Sports Miami is rolling out a demo day for kayaks, sailboats, including their novel peddle kayaks
and the trimaran, "Hobie Tandem Island." It happens on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Matheson Hammock.

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Hobies peddle Mirage drive in action.

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The Hobie Tandem Island

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The Hobie Pro Angler 12

More info at http://www.adventuresportsmiami.com/

Here are some photos from the event yesterday ...

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A view of the Hobie "Miragedrive" peddle-fin assembly.

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A view of the drive in action. Some have said you can maintain a speed of 3 to 4 kts. easily with this system. Your arms are free to do whatever you want.

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A view to the north over the swimming lagoon and launching area to the north of the parking lot at Matheson Hammock.

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Most of the above photos were posted on the Adventure Sports Facebook page and there are still others at https://www.facebook.com/adventuresportsmiami

Fide shot a number of the above images along with Juan Pablo. More images on the FB pages and at https://www.facebook.com/rick.iossi?...4672692&type=1

You can find out more about the Hobie paddle driven kayaks, sailing craft and regular kayaks on the Adventure Sports Miami website,

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Here is another chance to checkout these popular kayaks ...

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Originally Posted by MathesonConcession (Post 50367)

Due to popular demand Adventure Sports Miami will be hosting its second Hobie kayak Demo Day this Saturday, November 10th! Hobie offers a complete line of sit-on-top kayaks that can be paddled or pedaled - these innovate "flippers" are called mirage drive and allow the kayaker to be hands free while fishing or sailing!

Demo will take place at Sailboards Miami located at the Rickerbacker Causeway ( just past the toll booth on the right hand side) .
There's no fee- but please do register online or by calling 305-591-3559 . All ages welcome, kids must be accompanied by parent/ adult.

Demo hours are from 10 am- 1pm

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