Everglades Kayak Adventure - Thu, Jan 12 2023

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Everglades Kayak Adventure

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Collier-Seminole State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jan 12 2023 8:00 am >> Tue, Jan 17 2023 8:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Oct 2 2022 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 22 2022 11:25 pm

Event Duration:

5 Days 12 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

27 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

LindseyW

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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

If you've ever wanted to gently paddle with the tide along an estuary tunneling through a mangrove canopy or sit by a fire on the beach of a small island watching the sun go down over the ocean or finally, explore reefs filled with rainbows of exotic fish, this is the adventure for you. This is a two part trip with 3 days, 2 nights exploring the Ten Thousand Islands off the southwest coast of Florida and then driving to Southeast Florida to explore the reefs of John PenneKamp Coral Reef State Park.

These dates were pickedd base on the most favorable tides going out and coming back to launch.

UP TO 8 PEOPLE WILL BE SELECTED FOR THIS TRIP (SEE CRITERIA BELOW)

Thursday, January 12, Fly to Ft. Myers Florida and be picked up to drive an hour to Collier-Seminole State Park and camp overnight. Trip leaders will have driven down from Atlanta the day before.

Friday, January 13, Our rented kayaks will be delivered at the launching site at the Park. We'll get an early start with the tides and paddle the morning on the Blackwater River meandering 4 miles through the mangroves to Mud Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands. We'll cross the bay and skirt some small island another 4 miles to eat lunch at the Crabby Lady in the old fishing village of Goodland. Then we will paddle 6 miles between the islands and the ocean to White Horse Key where we will camp on the small beach (chances are exclusively) for the night.

Saturday January 14, Spend the day meandering the islands and along the sea 6 miles to Tiger Key. Tiger Key is a designated camping site and requires a permit which we will secure ahead of time. We'll probably meet a few other campers there.

Sunday, January 15, we will make are way to Sandfly Island to explore this interesting destination and then make are way to Chocolaskee Island to eat lunch and turn over the kayaks. We will then drive about 1.5 hrs. to Homestead to stay in a Hotel about 25 miles from Pennekamp. May do a little nightlife near Miami.

Monday, January 16. We will drive the short distance to Pennekamp and do a half day of snorkeling on an excursion to the reefs. Explore Pennekamp beaches. Return to hotel for the night.

Tuesday, January 17, drive back to Ft Myers for flight out to Atlanta. 2.5 hr. drive.

Mosquitos and noseums are minimal in January, but still need bug spray.

PARTCIPANTS SHOULD BE IN FAIRLY GOOD SHAPE AND HAVE SOME BASIC KAYAK EXPERIENCE.

IF DESIRED WE CAN HAVE A KAYAK REFRESHER COARSE IN NOVEMBER ON A NEARBY RIVER AND/0R LAKE.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PARTICIPANTS

Time of sign up

Strength of experience

Activity in the club

Low drama personality

Fit within the group dynamic

At signup time you will initially be placed on the waiting list. The group will be selected based on the above criteria and you will be added to the active roster and be given a link with which to pay. Once the attendee roster is published, we will give a time frame for attendees to pay.

Failure to pay within the given timeframe will result in your removal from the active roster.

Required Items to Bring:

Tent, sleeping bag and pad, (can be rented)

camping food for two days (B, L & D), 2 gal. water, bug spray, sun screen, head covering, head lamp, eating utensils,

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Notes:

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- Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

- Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid.

- Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant.

- No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

- Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Estimated Costs per person: paid individually

Roundtrip airfare: $250.00

Hotel: $150 for 2 nights, 2 per room

PAID TO TRIP LEADER TL will coordinate with vendors (cost estimate based on number of participants

Kayak rental: single $210 3 days; tandem $340

Half-day snorkeling excursion to reefs, $70 includes equipment

Camping fee, permit and kayak transport $35

Payment Cut Off: Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri., Oct. 14, 2022. Make a Payment: Click below for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Oct 22 2022.

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