All paddlers must have:
- PFD (Personal Floatation Device) - Whistle
- Drinking water - Light (for night paddles)
Recommended:
-Emergency kit (light, space blanket, etc.)
- First Aid Kit - Food - Spare paddle - Pump
- Paddle Float - Hat & Sunscreen - Bug Spray - Spare change of clothing
- Rain Gear (To keep dry in rain or warm in emergency)
Open water:
- Ocean or Gulf trips should be made in longer kayaks (approx. 14 ft. or more).
Closed cockpits with sprayskirts are also strongly recommended fors safety.
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Planning to Attend:
Anyone planning on going on an Aquaholics trip is asked to call the Trip
Coordinator (T.C.) to give the T.C. an idea of the number of people going
on that trip and to find out the trip difficulty rating or special instructions.
Thank you.
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All paddlers
Members and non-members alike, need to sign our new liability release
prior to each trip. Non-members are limited to two trips, we hope to see
you become members after that!
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Launch Time/Shuttle Time
Unless otherwise stated, the launch time (or shuttle time if a shuttle is required)
is promptly at 9 am. Please arrive early enough before then to allow yourself
time to get unloaded and organized to enjoy a fun day on the water !
Trip Liability Form for Trip coordinators
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7/31 Withlacoochee River, SR 200 to Dunnelon
t.c.- Wayne Tyo 352.465.4263
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Withlacoochee River (near Stumpknockers)
getting out at Withlacoochee River (Dunnellon Public Boat Ramp)
Putting in at the county park just west and north of the SR 200 bridge.
Nice downstream paddle on a beautiful river, approx. 12 miles.
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8/7 Withlacoochee, Nobleton to Floral City (Wynnhaven RV)
T.C. Don Papp, 352.422.1017
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Withlacoochee - Nobleton
Approx. 7.5 miles downstream paddle. Starting at the Nobleton Wayside park 0.3m west of the bridge on CR 476, most of the
river is tree lined with only a few areas with homes. We'll be
getting out at the Wynnhaven boat ramp just before the SR 48
bridge @ Wynnhaven Mobile Home and RV Park.
They have a ramp fee of $3 car/truck or $5 vehicle w/trailer.
See green mailbox- honor system)
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8/14 Juniper Creek
T.C. Janie Clere, 352.625.1026, 352.454.5184 c
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Juniper Springs Rec Area
Approx. 7 miles downstream paddle. We'll start in Juniper Springs
Rec Area (fee area) and go to Juniper Wayside on SR 19. Creek has
a good current, is windy, and 2/3s is shaded. This paddle is within
a Wilderness area and so no powered equipment is allowed. (FYI-
when trees fall across the creek they have to be cut by hand and
this adds to the character and challenges of this waterway.)
Shuttle is at 9am. At Juniper Wayside parking is limited. Through
the wilderness/rec area, No disposable or alcohol are allowed -
your cooler may be checked at the launch site by a LEO.
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8 /21 Econ River, Snowhill to CS Lee Park (on St Johns)T.C. Phyllis Clark, 352.362.4256
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Econ (Snowhill) & CS Lee Park
Approx. 12 miles downstream paddle. Starting at the bridge on Snowhill, we be
paddling on a slow moving, tree lined river for about 9 miles, then it opens up
into a grassy marsh for 2 miles before dumping into the St Johns, it's then a
mile to the CS Lee Park (Jolly Gator fish camp is here also) on the NW side of
the SR 46 bridge.
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8/28 Hillsborough River, Seargeants Park to Trout Park
t.c.- Mark Clere 352.625.1026, 454.5350 c
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Hillsborough River (putin), getting out at Hillsborough River (take-out))
Nice downstream paddle, approx. 7 1/2 miles.
We'll eat our lunch at Morris Bridge Park
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9/4 Ocklawaha, Rodman to SR 19/Bear Ck)
T.C. Phyllis Clark, 352.362.4256
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Rodman Dam and Bear Creek
Nice downstream paddle, around 7 miles. Start at Rodman and
end at the SR 19 bridge/ Johnson Field Boat Ramp where Bear Ck
starts. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend here.
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9/11, PARTY and Cleanup of Silver River/Ocklawaha
t.c.- Mark Clere
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Ray Wayside County Park
We are having a party!! And we are doing a clean-up. Come for
one or both, but please plan on the party. We'll be doing a
paddle/clean-up on Saturday morning and then eating in the
afternoon. Details to be determined.
We will need a count of whom is coming so that we can better plan
the catering. We request that all which plan to come pay $5 by
Sept 1st, so come to the August meeting or by send by mail to the
PO Box. If you pay late we might not have enough food planned
out. Your dollars go to door prizes.
The county has changed the way fees are for using the pavilion.
See future email for details.
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9/18, Suwanee River Rendezvous is sponsoring a
Spring Hoppin' Poker Run, benefiting Outward Bound
(not a club sponsored event)
see their website for more details
http://suwanneeriverrendezvous.com/
These folks helped sponsor many of the prizes awarded at
our poker run, come reciprocate by joining in with them, on
this their first annual poker run.
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9/25 Withlacoochee, Silver Lake to Nobleton
T.C. Phyllis Clark, 352.362.4256
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Withlacoochee (Silver Lake; Nobleton)
Nice downstream paddle, around 7 1/2 miles. Start at Silver Lake
(Fee area) and end at the Nobleton Wayside Park about 3/4 water
miles after bridge.
This is enjoyable part of river - with only homes over the last 2 miles.
There are several dirt boat ramps along this route where we can get
out if needed. Afterwards we'll eat at the Nobleton resturaunt where
they feature the Nobleton burger. Shuttle at 9 (with return shuttle
probably after we eat).
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10/2 Sportability (not a club sponsored event- but extremely reqarding)
Contact Dave Clark, 352.895.7151
@Lake Weir- Carny Island
More info to follow.
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10/16 Lake Norris
T.C. Tris Bergdoll, 352.3.369.1354, 352.615.1164 c
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Lake Norris
While we start on a very narrow creek, there is no real current
and then we are on teh Lake. This lake is fantastic to be on when
there is no wind. The pictures of teh "dwarf" cypress with their
reflection in the water can be uttley gorgeous. Paddle around
the lake and bewteen the cypress trees. There is a BSA camp
on the north side of teh lake and a few homes on the south side
- the rest is unspoiled. If there is a breeze - recommend staying
close to shore as in the middle you will feel full force.
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Oct 21-24, 2010 Florida Paddlers Rendezvous
(not a club sponsored event)
Hosted by Fl. Sport Paddlers Club @ Silver River State Park
Paddles on Ocklawaha, Silver river, Juniper Creek, Alexander,
Salt Springs and Rainbow. See their website for details: http://www.paddlersrendezvous.com
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Oct 29-Nov 7. Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
(not a club sponsored event)
Festival occurs during both weekends
see www.CalusaBluewayPaddlingFestival.com for more information
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12/10-12, Christmas Party @ Ocala Outdoor Adventure Campt.c.- Mark Clere
See Launch Site Direction Page for:
Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp
Check back later for details.
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