Discover Delmarva: Ecobay Kayak & SUP
OCEAN VIEW, De- Ecobay Kayak and Stand Up Paddle in Ocean View offers picturesque tours of the pristine Delaware coastline. Owner Lisa Daisey-Difebo took us out for a day on the water! Where you never know what Mother Nature will send your way!
Daisey-Difebo tells us, “If you were beach combing here, you would see some horseshoe crabs, and there are periwinkles. Horseshoe crab mating season, there are tons of eggs along the beach. Where the paddle is right now, they’re checking out a great American egret, and there’s an osprey platform. Dolphins have been known to come in through the Indian River Inlet.” We were a little late today with, ya know- work and stuff. But Diasey-Difebo says not to worry if you can’t make their 9 am trip! “We also go out at 1 o’clock for an hour, just short and sweet. If anybody wants to swing a golf club or play tennis in the morning, that’s why we offer the 1 o’clock paddle.”
I was ready, it’s time to get sandy- We dragged our kayak down to the water, and after a couple of attempts, Kolby and I found our balance and got our paddle on! I have to admit, a day at work can’t get better than this, right? The gorgeous scenery surrounding you, with clear water, too, thanks to some underwater friends! Daisey-Difebo tells us, “The center for the inland bays planted oyster gardens out there. An adult oyster can filter anywhere from 15 – 50 gallons of water a day. So I believe that helps in our ecosystem as well.” These Oysters have brought tons of life into these waters. Plus, if you fall, it’ll be a little less dirty! But let’s hope that doesn’t happen…
Keeping our eye on the sky, Lisa says the bird life is plentiful. The main way to sort a lot of these residents is by flyers or divers based on how they hunt their food. Each specializes in their craft to thrive in this precious ecosystem. If birds aren’t your thing? There’s a ton of life just beneath the Kayak. You just have to make sure you aren’t making too much noise while you paddle
You never know what you’ll find during your tour, and Lisa says while they can’t promise you’ll see them, you need to keep your eyes peeled. “I’m a fan of the dolphins; they don’t happen every day. But, they’ll come in to feed on the blue fish. Usually say 15-20 times a season. So to be able to hit that tide right and intercept them is very special.”
Lisa says they plan to keep offering tours as long as Mother Nature allows into the fall. Plus, they’re excited to add more tours up and down the coast heading into next year. To plan your paddle and to check out their specialized excursions, you can visit their website.
