EVENT: | LIQUID Canoeing Day Trip (Weedon Island) | | | COST PER PERSON: | | TO REGISTER: | ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PREREGISTER!! Call or email to sign-up! Pay online or by check to lock-in your spot. | | 10:30am (be at the canoe put-in by 10:20am) | | | | Weedon Island Preserve - St Petersburg, FL | | Weedon Island Preserve: SOUTH PADDLING TRAIL 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 | MAP & GPS: | Click here for MAP | GPS: 27°50.654'N; 82°36.671'W | CANCEL DATE: | No Cancel Date! | MIN. PEOPLE NEEDED: | 4 | MAX. PEOPLE: | 30 | AGE RANGE: | Open to all ages (15 & under must be accompanied by an adult) | ACCOMMODATIONS: | - Public restrooms available | |
| CANOE TRAIL SPECS: | Distance: 4 Miles (Loop) Scenery: Good Difficulty: Easy Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Water Type: Salt water Current: Fluctuates with tide Clarity: 1-2 ft (Low Visibility) Width: 10-200 Feet Route: Winding Shade: 50% Wildlife: Birds, fish, dolphins, manatees, sharks, & schools of mullet Paddling Time: 2 Hours (approx) | DEPARTURE INFO: | WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE CANOE LAUNCH FOR THE SOUTH PADDLING TRAIL NEXT TO THE FISHING PIER. | RETURN INFO: | N/A | REQUIRED WAIVERS: [Please print & complete prior to arrival] | | (Any participant under 18 must also have parent/ guardian sign each waiver) |
| PHOTO ALBUMS: | Click here to see some pictures from previous trips. |
| | ABOUT WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE'S SOUTH PADDLING TRAIL | | AN EXCERPT FROM THE ST PETE TIMES |  | "This 1,046-acre park has some of the best fishing and canoeing in the state. The 4-mile canoe trail will show you Weedon at its wildest. The mangrove islands and narrow passes will challenge paddlers of all skill levels. Accomplished paddlers will finish the trail in two hours but plan for three if you want to stop and enjoy the sights."
An excerpt from clubkayak.com:
"Weedon Island Preserve is a 1,046 acre park in Pinellas County that is home to many different species of wildlife and plants. The park was established for preservation and education and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For the paddlesport enthusiast, Weedon Island offers two canoe trails only minutes from St. Petersburg, Largo and Pinellas Park. In many locations, the mangroves grow so they form a canopy (tunnel). Weedon Island has a very colorful and long history. The island was originally inhabited by early Native Americans. For the careful observer, it's easy to spot elevated sections of ground that may be shell middens or burial mounds." |  |
| | ABOUT OUR CANOES | | Mohawk has been building fiberglass canoes since 1964. Only the latest in construction techniques are used in building their up-to-date contemporary designs. GTD uses the Mohawk Blazer 16 which is an excellent general purpose canoe. The shallow-arched bottom offers good stability, yet a fine entry, and a little "V" gives it ample tracking ability. It is designed to accommodate the needs of the beginner, as well as the seasoned paddler. Ideal for cruising. camping or just recreational fun. | | BLAZER 16 - Length: 16', Beam at gunwale: 36", Beam at 4" waterline: 33.5", Depth: at bow 18", at center 12.75", at stern 18".approx. weight: 67lbs. Estimated capacity: 700 lbs.
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| BASIC CANOEING GEAR SUPPLIED BY GTD: | | | Canoe |
| | Canoe Paddle | Life Vest | (See Clothing & Gear Checklist below for items you need to bring) |
| | DAILY AGENDA OVERVIEW | SATURDAY | Meet at Canoe Put-In Welcome & Introductions Collect Waivers Distribute Canoes & Gear / Canoeing Instructions Morning Devotional Group Picture & Group Prayer Put-In / Start Canoeing (approx 2 hrs) Squishee Ball Wars / Canoe Races / Individual Pictures Canoe To Take-Out / Eat Lunch Load Canoes & Gear Depart |
| | ABOUT LUNCH & SNACKS | We will eat lunch after canoeing. A sample menu for this type of trip may include your choice of sandwiches (turkey or chicken salad w/ sliced cheese or peanut butter & jelly) on whole grain bread served with chips. Typical beverages: water & lemonade. A typical snack during canoeing may be granola bars. We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them. Participants are usually hungry during canoeing. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs we will try to accommodate, but we need to know in advance (you may want to bring a few supplemental meals). | | WHAT IS INCLUDED | Full time guides, canoes, paddles, life vests, lunch & drinks, small snacks, Christ-centered devotional, a lifelong memory! | | WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED | Transportation, additional snacks, dry containers, water bottles, items listed on checklist (see below). | | PAYMENT OPTIONS | GTD events can be paid for with cash, checks, or debit / credit cards. To pay online with a debit or credit card scroll to the top of this link and click on the Pay Now button. Click here for cash & check payments. GTD ALSO OFFERS PAYMENT PLANS | | EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS | GTD 1.888.697.2479 (GTD Main Office - Toll Free)727-394-9483 (GTD Main Office - Tampa Bay area) 727-692-0250 (GTD On-Call cell phone) 727-692-5296 (GTD cell phone - Doug Garner) |
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