| THE DRIFTERS - Inner Tubing Day Trip on Ichetucknee |
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OTHER GTD PUBLIC EVENTS |
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THE DRIFTERS INFO |
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1.0 - ACTIVE |
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$40 |
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THE DRIFTERS SUMMARY |
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THE DRIFTERS is GTD'S 1 day inner tubing trip to one of Florida's beautiful spring fed rivers. The Ichetucknee River is fed by nine named springs located along the upper 2.5-miles of the river. Some of the flow of the Ichetucknee Springs group may originate from Alligator Creek and Rose Creek that disappear into sinkholes north of the springs. The Itchetucknee River only allows 750 tubers/kayakers on the river daily. The park opens at 8:00 AM and usually reaches capacity within 1 hour. This is a beautiful and amazing river that people travel from all over to raft and kayak on and will be well worth the early morning. If you want a lazy day meandering away from the stresses of life as you float down an amazing liquid paradise then THE DRIFTERS is for you! Manatees, otters, and fish of all sorts may be just a few of the wildlife you encounter while skimming down one of Florida's incredible rivers. THE DRIFTERS will renew your energy & increase your praise as you appreciate the workmanship of God while you enjoy another one of His masterpiece creations. It's incredible what God can do in our lives when we take time to rest and be still. Prayer, fellowship, and a God-awesome Christian atmosphere will help make THE DRIFTERS a blessing to your life. |
| EVENT: | THE DRIFTERS - Inner Tubing Day Trip - |
| DATE: |
NEW DATE COMING SOON |
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LOCATION
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Itchetucknee River
$40 by check or $42 if you use Paypal
PLEASE NOTE: All online payments include a small service charge. |
| GROUP NAME: | Open To The Public |
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DEPARTURE SPOT 1
Pinellas County: |
Departing Smiley's @ 4:00 AM - (Meeting @ Smiley's - FBC of Indian Rocks) - Due to the restrictions of the river it is VERY important that we arrive at the Itchetucknee Springs State Park EARLY or we risk not gaining access to the river at all.
Smiley's Coffeehouse / 12685 Ulmerton Rd. / Largo, Florida 33774
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DEPARTURE SPOT 2
Hillsborough County: |
Departing Publix @ 5:00 AM - (Meeting @ Publix off Exit 279 on I-75 N) - Due to the restrictions of the river it is VERY important that we arrive at the Itchetucknee Springs State Park EARLY or we risk not gaining access to the river at all.
PUBLIX is in the Hollybrook Plaza (Store #00618) / 5400 Bruce B Downs Blvd / Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
DIRECTIONS TO PUBLIX: From Tampa take I-75 N to Exit 279 (SR54); At exit 279, take Ramp East (right) onto SR-54 towards SR-54 / CR-54 / Zephyrhills / Wesley Chapel; Drive about 1 mile East and turn right (S) into Hollybrook Plaza and park in the SOUTH END of the Publix parking lot. The GTD Vans are tan & white. |
| RETURN: | Saturday Night (Be Flexible!) We may stop for dinner on the way home. Please bring money for dinner in case we stop. |
| ACCOMMODATIONS: | N/A |
| WHAT IS INCLUDED: | Transportation For The First 25 Paid Participants, Lunch, Inner Tubes, Cooler, Dry Buckets for Cell Phones-Keys-Wallets, Full Time Guides, Daily Devotional |
| WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: | Items Listed On Checklist, Water Bottles, Meals During Transit |
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REGISTRATION: |
Online in the Event Calendar or Call The GTD Adventure Line @ 727!394!9483!
PLEASE NOTE: All online payments will include a small service charge. |
| EMERGENCY PHONE #: | GTD Emergency Phone: 727.916.0264 |
| REFUND POLICY: | SORRY, NO REFUNDS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER! |
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DAY TRIP - INNER TUBING
CHECKLIST | ||
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WARNING: Spring fed water temperatures average 72º F year round. Extended exposure to cold water may result in hypothermia especially for smaller children & those with very low body fat. Also, there is very little shade along the river so bring plenty of sunscreen to prevent sunburns.
[ ] Swimsuit
[ ] Shade Hat
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Sunscreen / Lip Balm (you may want to bring an extra T-shirt for sun protection) [ ] Sandals, Watershoes, or Flip Flops
[ ] Towel
[ ] Change of Clothes (Shorts, Shirt, Underwear, Footwear)
[ ] Plastic Bag (for wet clothes)
[ ] Water Bottle(s) (IN A NON-DISPOSABLE CONTAINER) (you will need approx 30-70 ounces of fluids)
[ ] Energy Bars / Snacks (IN A NON-DISPOSABLE CONTAINER)
[ ] Goggles, Mask, Snorkel, Fins (optional, but highly recommended)
[ ] Waterproof Camera (optional)
[ ] Money (snacks, food, payments, etc) (make checks payable to "GTD") [ ] Eyeglasses / Contacts (if applicable)
[ ] Any Necessary Meds (if applicable)
[ ] SIGNED WAIVER(S) | ||
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DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables |
