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   [Travel Destinations](/articles/travel-destinations)# Capt. Trip & His Personal Boating Adventures: Cypress Springs, Florida

 Oct 19, 2026

 

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  ### **Weekly BoatTEST Captain Showcase**

*Here at BoatTEST, we review thousands of hulls, technical architectures, and performance data points—but at the end of the day, boating is all about the pure passion for the water and the stories we build out there. That is exactly why we fell in love with Captain Trip Smith's channel, and why we just had to ask him to join our team.*



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## Exploring Cypress Spring with Capt. Trip Smith

In this video companion piece, Capt. Trip Smith takes viewers on an early-morning paddling adventure along Holmes Creek in Vernon, Florida, heading toward the secluded waters of Cypress Spring. Known for releasing 65 million gallons of 68-degree crystal-clear water daily, this spring is accessible only by water, making an early weekday trip ideal for avoiding the crowds.

Capt. Trip sets out on an inflatable stand-up paddleboard—the Hydrus Paradise model—praising its welded seams, high-PSI rigidity, and superior tracking. Navigating up the scenic creek, he pauses to inspect wild muscadines before reaching the distinctive "oil and water" thermal transition zone where dark creek water meets pristine spring water.

Upon reaching the spring head, Trip launches into freediving in the deep blue vents, drinking fresh spring water straight from the source, and testing a dual-propeller underwater sea scooter. He also takes time to interact with fellow visitors, demonstrating proper ear-equalization techniques for diving.

Before concluding the journey, Capt. Trip paddles further upstream past Holmes Creek to inspect local kayak launches for his upcoming annual paddling event, **Rondock**, before weaving through afternoon paddlers on his return to the ramp.



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#### **Meet Captain Trip Smith**



**Capt. Trip Smith** holds a USCG 100-Ton license and brings more than two decades of hands-on experience navigating everything from center consoles and cruisers to his own C-Dory 22.

Trading in the typical 9-to-5 grind for a life on the water, Trip has built a passionate following as an adventure video creator. His background spans firefighting, outboard mechanics, boat rigging, and fiberglass restoration—making him just as skilled at fixing a hull architecture issue as he is at teaching his boys how to haul a line. We are thrilled to showcase his authentic storytelling, outdoor expertise, and family seafaring adventures here every week.



[ **Follow Trip Smith on YouTube** ](https://www.youtube.com/@TripSmith)