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• Kayak/Paddle Hammock Park

  • When
    04/27/2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    DBC Clubhouse to start
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Hammock Park and Curlew Creek

  Carol will lead this 4 mile paddle through the beautiful creeks of Hammock Park and Curlew Creek.  There is lots of wildlife that can be seen on this trip.  We will launch at the DBC Clubhouse area.  Be ready to paddle at Noon. Total trip: 2.5-3 hours.  This is being offered on a Saturday for those that work during the week and those that are retired. 

  Bring your lunch and drinks with you.

  REGISTRATION:

  Please register for this event using the blue "Register" button on this event page.   All attendees are required to register.  I will send information of changes only to those that have registered.

  RENTALS:

  There are no rental kayaks available for this trip.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Kayak/Paddle Crystal River

  • Start
    05/11/2024
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    05/14/2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Kings Bay Park, 268 NW 3rd St., Crystal RIver
  • Spaces left
    28

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  Crystal River Paddle, May 10-14

  Crystal River offers a wonderful paddling experience, where you can encounter manatees in their natural habitat. You can explore the Kings Bay area for two days at a relaxed pace, enjoying the scenic views and wildlife. This paddling trip is part of the cruising group's boating adventure to Crystal River. We have reserved four days for this activity, so that both weekend and weekday paddlers can join us. However, be aware that the weekends are very crowded. You can choose to paddle for one or more days, depending on your availability and preference. 

  LOCATION:  

  • Boat ramp at Kings Bay Park.  268 NW 3rd St. Crystal River.

  DIRECTIONS:  

  • Drive North on US 19 for about 40 miles.  
  • Turn left on NE 3rd St. and go to the end (about .6 miles).   
  • Driving time is about 1:45. 
  • There is a paved parking lot, a boat ramp, and a bathroom. 
  •  Unload, but do not block the ramp as it is also used by power boaters.  
  • The fee to launch is $5 and the fee to park is $5.

  RENTALS:  

  • Four providers are contracted with the city to launch at Kings Bay park:

  • • Paddles Outdoor - 352-586-5259
    • Hunter Springs Kayak - 352-228-4715
    • Get Up and Go - 352-834-1556
    • Manatee Paddle - 352-564-0901

  REGISTRATION:  

  Please register for the event by clicking on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount. 

  PADDLING GROUP TEXT MESSAGING and ADDITIONAL INFO:  

  • Please join the Group Me DBC Paddling Group discussions, where we will share more details about the event. I would like to know which days you are attending, and whether you are staying overnight. 

  • We will also arrange a group dinner/late lunch at some Crystal River restaurants on a few nights. 

  • Some people have indicated that they want to stay overnight and are curious if others do too. If not already signed up; directions for Group Me can be found here. Dunedin Boat Club - Paddling Group - Group Me Communication. 

  • For those who want to bring power boats:  Pete's Pier with slips and fuel is nearby, and there is a launch ramp at the Kings Bay Park.

  WHAT TO BRING:  

  • life jacket and whistle

  • beverage, lunch 

  • sunscreen (hopefully not needed)
  • anything else for a fun trip

  HOTELS:  

  There are several hotels in the Crystal River area.  If you are staying overnight and need a hotel room, please contact the hotel directly.  These are a few: 
  

  • Hampton Inn - 352-564-6464
  • Holiday Inn Express - 352-563-1111
  • Plantation Resort - 352-745-4211
  • Kings Bay Lodge - 352-795-2850
  • Best Western - 352-795-3171

  
  

  Janet Shellenberger

  Kayak Chair

  727-515-8372

  
  

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