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  • Upcoming Florida Sea Kayaking Trips and Classes 2007/8  

    Florida Expedition Sea Kayaking Classes

    Picture of Tiger Key
    Sunrise in the 10,000 Islands
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    Trip 1 Picnic Key and Tiger Key, Southwest FL , Turner River and Collier Seminole State Park
    What: Kayaking and Camping in the 10,000 Islands (Gulf of Mexico) plus a mile long Mangrove Tunnel on the Turner River and a paddle in Collier Seminole State Park, and a tropical hike thru that same park
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    Pace: Easy to Moderate
    Approx mileage covered each day =5 to 8 miles
    Lodging: Camping on the islands (tents and permits included)
    Length: 6 days, 5 nights

    Expect White sand beaches, sparkling blue water, gorgeous sunrise and sunsets, marine life and Island day tripping.

    Location:
    We meet in Everglades City and will be kayaking in the 10,000 Islands as well as Everglades National Park.  

    Dates
    Dec 29-Jan 2nd (2 spot left)
    Jan 5-10th (3 spots left)
    Jan 19-23rd (Women's Only) (6 spots left)

    Feb 13th-16 (Valentines Day Trip - Women's Only) (8 spots left)

     

    Cost $600


    Pavilion Key - Beach         Rabbit Key -Sun


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    Trip 2: Rabbit Key and Pavilion Key
    Location:10,000 Islands, Southwest FL -
    What: Kayak Camping on Tropical Islands (Gulf of Mexico)
    Pace: Moderate Plus
    Approx mileage covered each day =10-15 miles
    Lodging: Camping on the islands (tents and permits included)
    Length: 3 days, two nights * Sign up before Nov 1st and get*Plus one day kayaking on the Turner River and camping that last day at Collier Seminole State Park

    Expect : Long beautiful days paddling. You should be able to paddle 2-3 hours at a time and keep a steady pace.

    Want to start closer to home?  Try our Apostle Islands Expedition Class.
    Location:
    We meet in Everglades City and will be kayaking in the 10,000 Islands as well as Everglades National Park.  

    Dates
    Dec 22-25 (4 spots left)
    Feb 2-7th (6 spots left)
     

     

    Cost $350

     


     

    Florida Kayak Trips
    Trip 3: Calusa Blueway/Estero River
    Location: Naples, FL  Estero FL
    What: Kayaking the Calusa Blueway (watertrail along the Gulf of Mexico)
    Pace: Easy to Moderate
    Approx mileage covered each day is 5 to 8 miles
    Lodging: Hotel (not included) or nearby campground
    Length:3-4 days
    Dates:  Feb 22,23, 24,  2008

    Expect 

    Sunny days of kayaking along the coast - white sand beaches dotted with Palms in some areas, beachfront mansions in others.  Frequent kayak buddies include pelican, dolphin and sometimes even manatees.

    Where white sand beaches stretch as far as you can see and the shore is lined with exotic seashells. It's a world of tropical wildlife, spectacular sunsets over sparkling waters and hundreds of islands to explore


    This route follows the coast, so many places to pull out and stretch, have lunch, or just hang on the beach.  We will spend warm sunny days out on the water, and cool evenings by the fire! Temps range from 50-60 at night and 70-80 during the day.
     


    Florida
    Visit two archaeological sites to view the intricate water courts, canal systems, burial mounds, pottery pieces and enormous shell mounds left behind by the Calusa Indians thousands of years ago. Piece together the clues that scientists from around the world use to learn about how the earliest settlers lived their daily lives
     

    Cancellations for local classes must be made one full week in advance to reschedule or get a refund. FL classes and trips are NON REFUNDABLE - be sure before you register!
     
     


     



     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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