Canoe Project

Terence Cantarella Launches Monday 4/16. Why Is He Doing This?

Trina Sargalski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:28:09 +0000

Terence Cantarella launches on his four day Canoe Project exploration on Monday morning from near NE 69th St. and Biscayne Blvd. in Miami.

Photos Of Day One Of The Canoe Project

Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:24:31 +0000

Take a look at some of the stunning photos taken by Terence Cantarella as he canoes through Miami-Dade county’s canals this week. Terence is the man behind the Canoe Project here at WLRN.

The Canoe Project is an effort to shed some light on the unrecognized backdrop to our lives here in Miami-Dade: our city’s vast network of canals. These waterways completely surround us, yet, many of us don’t know where they go or why they are there.

Interview: Jim Mullin On Sean Rowe’s Miami-Dade Canal Adventure

Tasnim Shamma — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:24:03 +0000

Sean Rowe was hired by Miami New Times in June 1990 by Jim Mullin. Rowe was the first person we know of who circumnavigated Miami’s canals. We asked Mullin, who is now the publisher and editor of Biscayne Times, what it was like to be his editor on this project over two decades ago.

Q: How did you first learn about Sean’s plan and what was your initial reaction?

Photos: Day Three Of The Canoe Project

Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:21:27 +0000

Here are some great photos taken by Terence Cantarella on the third day of his journey as he paddles through Miami-Dade’s canals. On day three of his journey, Terence canoed down the Miami River where cargo ships surrounded him. He also made his way through Blue Lagoon on his way to Coral Gables. Terence will eventually end his trip today near Coconut Grove. Be sure to join us in celebrating the end of Terence’s journey today at Scotty’s Landing in the Grove this evening at 6 p.m.

VIDEO: A Chat With Terence Cantarella About His Tropical Adventure

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:20:16 +0000

Terence Cantarella, the man behind the the Canoe Project here at WLRN, had a chat with The Miami Herald‘s Michael Alen this week about waking up at day break, not sleeping well, and other aspects of spending four days straight in a canoe.

Canoe Project: “A Certain Amount Of Willful Lack Of Planning”

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:18:58 +0000

Earlier this week WLRN Miami Herald’s Dan Grech interviewed Terence Cantarella, an intrepid contributor to WLRN who had the idea of navigating his way around Miami through its canal system in a canoe.

His proposed four-day journey became the Canoe Project: an effort to shed some light on the unrecognized backdrop to our lives here in Miami-Dade: our city’s vast network of canals. These waterways completely surround us, yet, many of us don’t know where they go or why they are there.

VIDEO: Terence Makes It To Scotty’s Landing

Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:15:18 +0000

Terence Cantarella, the man behind the Canoe Project, completed his four-day journey yesterday as he paddled into Scotty’s Landing in Coconut Grove.

The project was an effort to shed some light on the unrecognized backdrop to our lives here in Miami-Dade: our city’s vast network of canals. These waterways completely surround us, yet, many of us don’t know where they go or why they are there.

Photos Of The Last Day Of The Canoe Project

Terence Cantarella — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:14:31 +0000

Terence Cantarella shared photos of the final leg of his four-day journey through Miami-Dade’s canals. Yesterday, Terence made his way through Coral Gables and eventually paddled is way to Scotty’s Landing on the water in Coconut Grove, where the WLRN staff celebrated his return to dry land.

Miami’s Canals In Books: Michael Grunwald’s ‘The Swamp’

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:13:13 +0000

In an effort to add some perspective and history to WLRN’s Canoe Project, we’re also taking a look at books that add to our conversation about Miami-Dade’s canals.

The Canoe Project was a four-day long journey through Miami’s canals and waterways via canoe.

The Art Of Life Within Miami’s Waterways

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:12:06 +0000

Part of the Canoe Project’s mission is to create a conversation, and ultimately some new understanding, of the nature of Miami-Dade’s vast network of waterways.

Contributing to this conversation today is Colin Foord, one of the brilliant marine biologists/artists behind Coral Morphologic, which is described as a “coral aquaculture laboratory and multi-media aquarium studio” here in Miami.

From An Expert: Pamela Sweeney On Miami’s Waterways

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:10:55 +0000

As part of The Canoe Project’s mission to shed some light on Miami’s forgotten waterways, I spoke to Pamela Sweeney, a bona fide expert on Miami’s canal system and the Biscayne Bay. Sweeney is the Manager of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve.

Canal Crimes: Miami Herald Photog Robbed During Canoe Project Shoot

Staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:51:46 +0000

Here at WRLN, one of our intrepid contributors, Terence Cantarella, has embarked on a four day long excursion in a canoe through Miami’s network of canals. His mission: to travel around the county on its forgotten waterways.

We named this journey the Canoe Project– a concerted effort to shed some light on these canals that completely surround us here in Miami.

Who Has Navigated Our Canals?

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:16:18 +0000

Terence Cantarella, the man who is currently navigating his way around Miami by canoeing through Miami-Dade’s canals, is not the first person to attempt something similar.

In fact, according to The Miami Herald newspaper archives, this is something that has even been attempted a few times before.

Here is are some stories of other Floridians who have traveled via Miami Canals:

Curses, Criminals And Canals

Terence Cantarella — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:29:21 +0000

Years ago, Terence Cantarella had the idea to navigate Miami-Dade’s canals via canoe. He’s not an experienced paddler or an avid outdoorsman, but he wanted to seize a homegrown opportunity for adventure: “I wasn’t going to explore the world’s oceans like Jacques [Cousteau]. I don’t have the time or money for that. I was going to spend four days circumnavigating Miami-Dade county via the canals.”

Broward Canals Vs. Miami-Dade Canals

Ashley Lopez — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:16:36 +0000

As we mentioned yesterday, we’re switching gears a little in the Canoe Project and putting some focus on another city’s canal system: Miami’s neighbor, Fort Lauderdale.

WLRN Staff Celebrates End Of The Canoe Project

unknown — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:15:29 +0000

Yesterday evening at Scotty’s Landing, the WLRN Miami Herald News staff celebrated the end of the Canoe Project and welcomed Terence Cantarella back on dry land. WLRN Miami Herald News anchor Arianna Prothero led a Q & A with Terence about his journey.

Video: Terence Crosses Multiple Lanes Of Traffic With A Canoe

Ashley Lopez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:29:27 +0000

Terence Cantarella, the man behind WLRN’s Canoe Project, crossed multiple lanes of traffic yesterday– and Jose Iglesias of El Nuevo Herald got it all on video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKSUNc2CblU&feature=player_embedded

The Canoe Project is WLRN’s effort to shed some light on the unrecognized backdrop to our lives here in Miami-Dade: our city’s vast network of canals. These waterways completely surround us, yet, many of us don’t know where they go or why they are there.

Sights And Sounds From Day Two Of The Canoe Project

Ashley Lopez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:25:20 +0000

Listen to Terence Cantarella talk about what it is like to be canoeing through some of Miami’s canals by himself while also looking at some of the images he posted on Twitter earlier today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fVBCv1JoWg&feature=player_embedded

Q&A With Arnold Markowitz About Fishing In Miami’s Canals

Ashley Lopez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:22:20 +0000

Considering the amount of time we here at WLRN Miami Herald News have been talking about canals recently, due to our immersion into the Canoe Project, Arnold Markowitz, a listener, offered to us some information about an interesting characteristic of Miami canals: they have some pretty great fishing!

WLRN Miami Herald News reporter, Trina Sargalski, recently chatted with Arnold Markowitz, a local fishing expert here in Miami, about why he loves fishing in Miami’s canals.

Video: Terence Shows Us His Route, His Bag, And How To Get Around A Dam

Ashley Lopez — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:13:48 +0000

Jose Iglesias of El Nuevo Herald has put together some great videos featuring Terence Cantarella, the man behind the Canoe Project.

In these videos Terence shows us his route on a map, what he packed for his trip and how he gets around dams.

Watch below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyNDQGMMnCU&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1JIXljeGyQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MYlChoM0XY&feature=player_embedded

Meet Terence, The Man Behind The Canoe Project

WLRN Staff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:37:03 +0000

Most South Florida residents don’t have the luxury of flying to the Amazon when they have an urge for adventure. Some might go to Shark Valley or drive up north for some good old-fashioned hiking, but if you are stuck in the city where can you get your fix?

Oars Away!

Ashley Lopez — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:33:04 +0000

Terence Cantarella, WLRN’s intrepid waterway explorer, has begun his four day journey through the city’s canals this morning.

Bringing Clarity To Miami’s Murky Canals

Daniel Rivero — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:58:13 +0000

This Monday when WLRN announced that contributor Terence Cantarella will embark on a historic voyage next Monday to circumnavigate Miami’s canal systems via canoe, we got a flood of feedback from our audience. Mostly urban legends. Oral tradition and fear of the unknown have long informed some of us that creepy things are hiding in the murky waters. For a city that prides itself on being on the water, it seems that water is limited to Miami Beach for some.

There’s Fish In Them There Canals

Trina Sargalski — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:45:11 +0000

We asked you about your experiences with Miami-Dade’s canals. A couple of people wrote in on Twitter to tell us about some of the fish they’ve caught for sport in the waterways. @Vice-Queen Maria mentioned peacock bass.

What’s The Canoe Project?

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:53:37 +0000

The canal system of Miami-Dade County is the unrecognized backdrop to millions of lives. The canals run across every corner of the county, yet many people have no idea where they lead or what their purpose is. Most people drive or walk past them without paying them any attention.

All that’s about to change.