tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74295956601915298642023-11-15T08:36:30.932-08:00Kayaking AdventuresAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-37029830533935398632013-08-30T16:20:00.001-07:002013-08-30T16:20:11.055-07:00Withlacoochee North Paddle & River Camp, 73 miles Nov 11-15<div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">A five day river adventure on two great and scenic rivers!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Nov 11-15th: Withlacoochee North & Suwannee Rivers; 73 miles.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">73 miles of gorgeous fall season paddling in beautiful Georgia and North Florida!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">The river camp trip starts at a county park in GA. on Hwy 41 Bridge, which is exit 22 on I-75. The With.N meanders for 73 miles and ends in the Suwannee River near the Suwanee River State park</strong> <strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ramp.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">We will meet at Spirit of the Suwannee Canoe outfitter by 10:00 AM on Monday and paddle through Friday.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Spirit of the Suwannee Canoe outfitter will shuttle paddlers and gear to the put in. At the end of the trip, they will pick us up at Suwannee River SP.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">You should be an experienced river camper.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Our vehicles will remain at the Outpost inside Spirit Of the Suwanee Park. Cost of the shuttle will be shared evenly among the group. Estimated total cost $50.00-60.00 for outfitter, bring cash. Every participant is responsible for all their own gear, food and water.**BRING AT LEAST 3 GALLONS OF WATER IN YOUR BOAT**</strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">THIS CAN BE A CHALLENGING WILDERNESS TRIP AND ALL MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AND A CAN-DO ATTITUDE.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">BE AWARE, WE MIGHT ENCOUNTER SOME SHOALS ON THIS RIVER.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As there are never any meetup fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and John B, there is no assumption of risk or liabilty by said hosts.</em></strong> As with all of our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip and can keep up with group. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip and aware of weather forecast. Be sure you are up to the paddle -- physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsible and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic trip.</div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">**ATTENDING THIS PADDLE IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOSTS and must be cleared with Peter b. or John B.**</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Paddle and camp on! Peter b & John B<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">If water level is not adequate we will base camp at Suwannee River SP and do day trips. This will be posted a couple of days prior to trip<img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">We will meet at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Canoe Outpost at 10:AM on Monday and load up gear and boats on Outfitters van/trailer for our ride to GA.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Tent camping is available at outfitters. Peter b and John B will drive up on Sunday afternoon/early evening and tent camp next to outfitters on Sunday Night. </span></strong></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-43358205629085737302013-08-30T16:18:00.000-07:002013-08-30T16:18:06.264-07:00The Iconic Suwannee Paddle & River Camp,upper section 5 days/4 nights<img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/c/8/a/event_153911402.jpeg" /><br />
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Ever since Stephen Foster wrote the song about the Suwanee River, it's been the signature waterway for Florida. The name, Suwanee, is an ancient Native American word that may have meant "echo". It has become synonymous with Dixie and the Old South.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">The upper stretches are characterized by white sandy banks, rocky shoals, and a profusion of small waterfalls created by the entry of tiny streams. The water is extremely dark due to the tannin from The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. This section has little development and is serenley beautiful.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Kayak and camp on the historical Suwanee River. We will paddle the upper section of the iconic Suwanee for five days and river camp four nights. Paddle among beautiful scenery; high limestone bluffs, white sand bars, ancient oaks,cypress,pines,sweet gum and distinctive tupelo trees with primitive river camping on white sand banks. Approx; 70 miles of scenic paddling beginning in Fargo, Georgia to The Canoe Outpost at Spirit of the Suwanee Campground/Music Park. We will be using the outfitters to haul us and our boats/gear to the put in at Fargo.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Meet on Monday at 10:00am to load boats and gear for the outfitter to haul us to Fargo,GA put in. Our vehicles will remain at the Outpost inside Spirit Of the Suwanee Park. Cost of the shuttle will be shared evenly among the group.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Estimated cost $50 for outfitter, bring cash/c.c. Every partcipant is responsible for all their own gear, food and water.**BRING AT LEAST 3 GALLONS OF WATER IN YOUR BOAT**</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">THIS CAN BE A CHALLENGING TRIP AND ALL MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ACCEPT THE UNEXPECTED WITH A CAN-DO ATTITUDE<img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong>, NO REGRETS/NO COMPLAINTS, MAYBE ONE OR TWO.</div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and John B, there is no assumption of risk or liabilty by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences. As with all our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our trips, you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It's important for everyone that each participant be prepared be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion, physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits and are comfortable with weather forecasts. Act responsible, use good judgement and you will enjoy another great trip. </em></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ATTENDING THIS PADDLE IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOST and must be vetted by hosts.</strong></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-40409547941249493062013-08-30T16:13:00.002-07:002013-08-30T16:13:21.624-07:00Econ: 419 Bridge To Snowhill Road<img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/7/6/c/event_83190572.jpeg" /><br />
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">We're going to kayak The Excellent Econ River from 419 Bridge to Snowhill Road. Kayak an 8 mile downstream section of the undeveloped Econlockhatchee River from CR 419 in Oviedo to Snowhill Rd. One of Florida's Designated Paddling Trails. Tannin waters, sandy bottom and sand bars on the banks. Some nice twisty and winding turns. Eagles nest and more. A pleasant 8 mile downstream wilderness paddle.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">The Econ River is a great place to spend the day canoeing, picnicking and splashing around in the water. But residents claim that this little river has a much more sinister side. Allegedly occurring every October 13, the spirit of Christopher Klink appears hanging from under the bridge. A bright light will flash just before his apparition emerges and the river will begin to flow backwards. Fact or Fiction? It is for you to decide...</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Meet at Snowhill Bridge by 9:00am, we will do a reverse buddy shuttle back to Hwy 419.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences. As with all our trips, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our trips you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal safety and for your equipment. It's important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip and you can keep up with the group. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip and are comfortable with weather forecast. Be sure you are up to the trip, physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits, act responsible and you will enjoy another great trip.</em></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON!</strong> John B & Peter b<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">WE WILL DO A REVERSE BUDDY SHUTTLE, BE ABLE TO CARRY 2 KAYAKS ON YOUR VEHICLE</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">BE PREPARED TO DO A REVERSE BUDDY SHUTTLE...ABLE TO CARRY 2 BOATS ON YOUR VEHICLE. BE PREPARED TO DO A REVERSE BUDDY SHUTTLE..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Must have racks able to transport 2 kayaks on your vehicle. Pickups can use Extend-A-Truck 944 Truck Bed Extender this is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT on all John B. & Peter b. trips that require a shuttle<br /><br />If you are not able to meet this requirement please RSVP ONLY for non-shuttle trips.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-43691483904784868172013-08-30T16:11:00.003-07:002013-08-30T16:11:45.001-07:00Lower Wekiva To Katies Landing<img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/b/5/f/event_48983391.jpeg" /><img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/a/8/6/event_257894982.jpeg" /><br />
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The Wekiva River is a wild and scenic river designated by the State of Florida as an "Outstanding Florida Waterway". This section proves that claim with its ancient cypress and oak trees laced with Spanish Moss that tower along the river banks. This is a subtropical paradise that seems frozen in time. The lower section of the Wekiva begins at Katies Landing and eventually winds its way to the St John's River where we takeout at Highbanks in DeBary. On this slow winding, scenic journey we will encounter very few signs of civilization. The lower section will offer us a chance to view gators, osprey, turtles, manatee, turkey, egrets, herons among the many types of water fowl. After the confluence of Blackwater Creek/Wekiva, we enter the St John's where it gets wider for the last 1.5 miles of our trip to the take out at Highbanks; where it's important to all stay together as a group.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">This is approx., 8 miles.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">GPS Cords: Katies; N28.8282 W -081.4107</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">GPS Cords: Highbanks; N28.8901 W -081.3548</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Please meet at Highbanks by 9:00 to do a reverse buddy shuttle.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PFD/WHISTLE IS THE LAW. ITS ALWAYS ADVISED TO WEAR THEM, THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHENEVER ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER.</strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Takeout address: 488 W. Highbanks Rd, Debary (across from Swamp House Grill).</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">A $3.00 fee to launch/park at Katies Landing applies, bring exact amount, self pay envelopes at entrance to park. No parking fee at Highbanks.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.<br />As with all of our paddles, we are not guides and we are not instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for a good time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle; physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic paddle.</em></strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON!</strong></span> Peter B & John B<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span></strong></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-18439472564206246322013-08-30T16:08:00.001-07:002013-08-30T16:08:19.045-07:00Rock Springs Run To Wekiva Island<img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/c/f/c/event_234456092.jpeg" /><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/e/1/0/event_109372752.jpeg" /><div>
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Rock Springs Run is an oasis amid ever-expanding greater Orlando. On this 8.5 mile downstream journey we will experience clear, green water with a sandy bottom. Tall trees form a complete canopy on much of this gorgeous waterway. Lush vegetation, water lily pads and water reeds line each side of the banks. RSR is spring fed and runnable year-round with a 3-5 mph flow. There are many areas along the bank where we can pull over and enjoy a dip in the cool clear water. We can stop at either Big Buck or Indian Mound Campsite for lunch break. After winding through the marshes we will end our journey at Wekiva Island, aka, "Party Central"; where there are cabanas set up with people partying the weekends away with music and drink. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">We will meet at Kings Landing, drop off boats and run shuttle to Wekiva Island</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">$10.00 launch fee at Kings Landing, 5722 Baptist Camp Rd, Apopka 32712</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Wekiva Island: 1014 Miami Springs Dr. Longwood 32779</strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.<br />As with all of our paddles, we are not guides and we are not instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for a good time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle; physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsibly and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic paddle.</em></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Paddle On!</strong> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">John B & Gigi B<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; display: block; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/c/3/e/event_257895422.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/4/f/c/event_229925372.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/8/2/event_55500642.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Juniper Springs may be one of the clearest,prettiest streams in Florida. The springhead is enclosed in a rock and concrete wall that provides a large swimming pool. Juniper Creek starts very narrow below rich canopied woodlands. It then enters the gorgeous Juniper Prairie Wilderness, through which it flows until just above SR19 bridge. Juniper Springs is a seven mile downstream pristine spring run, with lots of twists and turns. First timers will be amazed with this paddle, crystal clear shallow water at launch. It's seven miles of fun filled downstream kayaking with it's own little shoals near the end for that very brief .25 class whitewater action! We can pullover near Sweetwater Springs for a cool dip before ending our trip at Juniper Wayside takeout.</span></strong><br /><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">In my humble opinion, this is the prettiest kayak trip in the state. Central Florida's premier paddle.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">We will meet at Juniper Rec Area, unload and run buddy shuttle to wayside</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="color: red; display: inline; font-family: inherit;">BRING YOUR LUNCH AND PLENTY TO DRINK IN A RE-USEABLE BOTTLE/CONTAINER, NO DISPOSABLE BOTTLES OR WRAPPERS ALLOWED ON JUNIPER SPRINGS. Coolers are subject to search by Park Rangers.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">CLICK ON LINK FOR GOOGLE MAP TO JUNIPER SPRINGS:<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?q=29.17845,-81.712897&num=1&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=29.179443,-81.711674&spn=0.10911,0" style="color: #2a9bc7; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">http://www.google.com/maps?q=29.17845,-81.712897&num=1&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=29.179443,-81.711674&spn=0.10911,0</a></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">PLEASE RSVP</span> <strong style="color: red; display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ONLY IF ATTENDING/RSVP-NOT ATTENDING IS NOT NECESSARY</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: navy; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.<br />As with all of our paddles, we are not guides and we are not instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for a good time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle; physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsbly and you will certainly enjoy another great trip.</span></span></span></span></em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON!</strong></span> <strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">John B <img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">& Gigi B</span></strong><img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/7721728740974823239/img/smileys/tongue.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/b/a/event_260971162.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong><img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/2/7/a/event_228072922.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/3/7/c/event_66141372.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/6/e/9/event_48810441.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #213e6a; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Silver Springs has been famous since 1878 for its crystal clear water and glass bottomed boats. The Silver River was where the first glass-bottomed boats where used. And they are still in use today, to see the array of aquatic life below the water's surface. The Silver is known for its clear, deep water, aquatic life and the wild Rhesus monkeys living among the banks on the river. The spring waters have been measured at 550 million gallons of clear cool water flowing per day. Johnny Weismuller filmed some of his Tarzan movies here. The glass bottomed boat operators point out the site, as well as the petrified trees and statues on the bottom of the river.</span></strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #213e6a; font-family: inherit;">We will launch from Ray Wayside Park and paddle upstream approx. 5 miles to Silver Springs attraction and spring head; turn around and enjoy a leisurely 5 mile paddle downstream back to Ray Wayside. There are many places to get out; stretch our legs, take a dip and cool off. Be on the lookout below for the sunken boat and statues near the attraction; always a cool sight to behold.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #213e6a; font-family: inherit;">This is a beautiful river, with deep jungle on each side, forests of grass beds waving underwater, and an interesting tourist attraction at the end.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: teal; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">There is a $5.00 launch/parking fee, self pay envelopes or attendant upon entering Wayside Park.</strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">This trip is not advised for anyone not comfortable with paddling 5 miles upstream, though by paddling close to the bank upstream, it's considerably easier.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: inherit;">No shuttle required.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: inherit;">Launch is located East of Ocala, on SR40, under very tall Ocklawaha Bridge.(Ocala Yacht Club)</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This river is one of the finest touring waterways in the state. The Withlacoochee South flows north, rising out of the Green Swamp and exiting a hundred miles later into the Gulf Of Mexico about twenty miles west of Dunnellon. During its hundred miles, the river drains 2,090 sq miles of land. The Indian name means "small big water". It was designated the Outstanding Florida Water in 1989.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This upper section of The Withlacoochee S is very scenic with winding turns,dark red tannic flow and beautiful tree lined banks. This section is characterized by relatively high banks. The river is considerably narrower than the middle and Lower Sections, with sizeable banks on both sides of the river. Most of the river is lined with oaks and cypress, with occasional stands of pines. The banks are less swampy than the rest of the river.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We will be paddling 8+/- miles of easy downstream paddling.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Meet at day use area inside Silver Lake Rec Area by 9:00am to to reverse shuttle</strong></div>
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The park is located in the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest, Silver Lake Recreation Complex. From Interstate 75, take Exit 61 eastbound on State Road 50 for three-quarters of a mile. Turn north at the traffic light; the highway is marked as Croom Rital Road on the north side and Kettering Road on the south side, but follow the signs for the Withlacoochee State Trail for approximately 3.5 miles. Just before the interstate overpass, turn east into the Silver Lake complex.<a href="http://camping.noble-eagle.com/campgrounds/Cypress_Glen_Campground.pdf" style="color: #2a9bc7; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">http://camping.noble-eagle.com/campgrounds/Cypress_Glen_Campground.pdf</a></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #370a0a; font-family: inherit;">Silver Lake Cords: N28.57820 W082.21730 Go to day use section to launch area,</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">$2.00 entrance fee to Silver Lake Rec Area applies self-pay at launch site.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">SR50 Bridge Cords: N28.51960 W 082.20960</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">***SR50 Bridge is located at crossing of Withlacoochee River on Paul N Steckle Lane. Location of Hernado County Firehouse#22, launch is behind firehouse at end of road. Approx one mile east of Kettering Rd where Silver Lake Rec Area is located. This launch requires you to walk kayak down a steep grassy slope with a few brambles.*</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">PLEASE RSVP IF ONLY ATTENDING, RSVP NOT-ATTENDING IS NOT REQUIRED.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.<br />.</span></em> As with all of our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle -- physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsible and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic trip.</strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: inherit;">Paddle On!</span> <img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong> <span style="color: teal; font-family: inherit;">John B & Peter B</span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">ALL ATTENDING, BE PREPARED TO DO A REVERSE BUDDY SHUTTLE...BE ABLE TO CARRY 2 KAYAKS ON YOUR VEHICLE.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Withlacoochee South is one of the best touring rivers in the state. This section of the With.S is very scenic with winding turns,dark red tannic flow and beautiful tree lined banks. It is characterized by relatively high banks. This part of the river is considerably narrower than the middle and Lower Sections, with sizeable banks on both sides of the river. Most of the river is lined with oaks and cypress, with occasional stands of pines. The banks are less swampy than the rest of the river.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #370a0a; font-family: inherit;">We launch from Silver Lake and paddle under I-75 through the Croom Woldlife Management Area, part of the larger Withlacoochee State Forest. We will paddle around wild, beautiful Hog Island and stop for lunch here. Parts of this paddle resembles paddling in the bayou of Lousianna when the water is high and intruding into the dark forest. The outside edge of Hog Island is always a treat to paddle, very scenic and quiet.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #370a0a; font-family: inherit;">A very scenic and pretty paddle. Quiet and serene surrounded by tree lined banks on both sides with numerous birds all around us.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #370a0a; font-family: inherit;">This is a 8+/- miles of easy downstream paddle.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #370a0a; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences. </span></em></span></span></strong><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em>As with all of our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle -- physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsible and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic trip.</em></strong></div>
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Silver Lake Recreation Complex: From Orlando take State Road 50 to Croom Rital Road, turn right follow the road approximately 3.5 miles. Just before the interstate overpass, turn east into the Silver Lake complex.<a href="http://camping.noble-eagle.com/campgrounds/Cypress_Glen_Campground.pdf" style="color: #2a9bc7; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">http://camping.noble-eagle.com/campgrounds/Cypress_Glen_Campground.pdf</a></div>
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NOBLTON BOAT RAMP:From Orlando take Highway 50 west, turn right on Croom-Rital Road and follow Croom-Rital for approx 3.5 miles to the Silver Lake Recreation Area. Go past rec area and under I-75 and follow park signs to the boat ramp. The take-out is at the Nobleton boat ramp located on CR 476 in Nobleton on Lamkin Drive and you'll see a small county park with picnic tables and boat ramp.</div>
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Withlacoochee River(South) Coulter Hammock Rec Area to SR50 Bridge</h1>
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<img src="http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/1/f/6/event_140120982.jpeg" /><span style="color: #555555; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">With.S is one of the finest kayak touring rivers in the state. This section, especially is quite stunning. The Withlacoochee South flows north, rising out of the Green Swamp and exiting a hundred miles later into the Gulf Of Mexico about twenty miles west of Dunnellon. During its hundred miles, the river drains 2,090 sq miles of land. The Indian name means "small big water". It was designated the Outstanding Florida Water in 1989.</span></span><br />
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">This is an upper section of The With. and it's very scenic with winding turns,dark red tannic flow and beautiful tree lined banks. Very rain dependent part of the river. This section is characterized by relatively high banks. The river is considerably narrower than the middle and Lower Sections, with sizeable banks on both sides of the river. Most of the river is lined with oaks and cypress, with occasional stands of pines. The banks are less swampy than the rest of the river.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">We will be paddling 11+/- miles downstream. Launch from Coulter Hammock Rec Area and taking out at SR50 Bridge. This will be a shady, twisty and scenic trip!</span></strong></div>
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Driving west on SR-50/Cortez Blvd. crossing US-301 and on to SR-575/Burwell Rd. where you turn right/south - Follow SR-575/Burwell Rd. about 2.2 miles, crossing small bridge over the Withlacoochee River, then take the third left onto Durden Rd./Hines Rd. - Follow Durden Rd. 0.4 mile to Coit Rd. where you turn left - Follow Coit Rd. 0.5 mile and keep going straight ahead as it becomes Lacoochee Park Rd., which you follow 0.8 mile and continue straight ahead as it becomes Coulter Hammock Park Rd. which you follow as it curves to the left and go 0.2 mile to where it ends at our launch site on the river.</div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">Takeout at SR50 Bridge, behind fire station <span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: inherit;">GPS Cords: N28.51960 W082.20960</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">PLEASE RSVP IF ONLY ATTENDING, RSVP NOT-ATTENDING IS NOT NECESSARY.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">ALL ATTENDING, BE PREPARED TO DO A REVERSE BUDDY SHUTTLE...BE ABLE TO CARRY 2 KAYAKS ON YOUR VEHICLE.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.As with all our trips, we are not guides nor instructors. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any trip you assume all risks and responsibilities for your safety and equipment. It's important foe everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip and are aware of weather forecast. Be sure you are up to the trip, physically,mentally and your equipment is appropriate for the trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsible and you will enjoy a great trip. </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #993300; font-family: inherit;">Peter and John B will be camping at Silver Lake Rec Area at Cypress Glen(2nd cmpgrnd) campground on Weds and Thurs nights, welcome to share cost of site if tent camping.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: inherit;">Paddle On!</span></strong> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: inherit;">John B & Peter B<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: inherit;">**THE DRIVE TO COULTER HAMMOCK IS ON A LONG BUMPY ROAD** IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING ON SUCH A ROAD, THEN THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU. ALSO BE AWARE OF THE STEEP GRASSY INCLINE ON SR50 TAKEOUT.</span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">The flow is nice and the creek is mostly clear and cool with eel grass rippling in the current beneath us. Big Jones Creek runs adjoining to Little Jones and we will explore that for a bit after our downstream return trip from Little Jones Creek.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">According to Sandy Huff's Paddling book, "Little Jones Spring Head actually emerges inside an impenetrable jungle just west of I-75, about a thousand feet behind the Days Inn". I have never gotten that far up.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">Meet at Idlewild Lodge and RV Resort and launch onto Lake Panasoffkee, for a one mile shallow open water lake paddle to the entrance to L.J. We will paddle upstream as far as we can venture and then turn around, paddle back downstream and explore Big Jones for a bit before our trip across Lk Pan. and Idlewild Park.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">No shuttle required just a pleasant and can do attitude.<img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">Weeki Wachee Springs is a first magnitude spring discharging 64 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Along the journey down the river we will probably encounter many types of wildlife including; manatee,gators,raccoons,otters and numerous waterfowl. The first four miles of this trip retains its wild, pristine undeveloped character, which is quite beautiful with the last three miles having succumbed to human development.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">This historic and world-renowned tourist attraction features Weeki Wachee Spring, one of Florida's thirty-three first magnitude springs. The spring, plus a second-magnitude spring in the park and several smaller springs outside the park, combine to form the seven mile long crystal clear Weeki Wachee River.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">The spring's average discharge is 112 million gallons a day. The sandy bottomed spring pool is large, at 165' by 210' but the vent is a small 20' by 3' opening through exposed limestone rock at a depth of 185'. The force of the discharge is too strong for safe entry except during drought conditions. Divers report that the cave has a room-like tunnel that is 55'wide,28'high and 220'long. They have been able to map and explore over 6,700' of deep passages and report one pit to be just over 400'deep, the deepest recorded in the United States.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> From Orlando</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">From Orlando take Rt 50 west to US 19. <a href="http://www.weekiwachee.com/" style="cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Weeki Wachee Springs State Park</a> is at the corner of Rt 50 and US 19. The entrance to PADDLING ADVENTURES is located at the rear of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park parking lot off US 19.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Kayak rentals available at park; call: 352-597-8484 for prices.</span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">We will putin at outfitters next to attraction and paddle downstream approx 9-10 miles to takeout at Bayport Park Park.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Weeki Wachee address: 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill 34607</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Bayport Park address: 4140 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill 34607</strong></span></div>
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<img src="http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/parks_rec/images/bayport.jpg" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" width="114" /> <span style="color: #4e6958; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Hernando County's</strong></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em style="font-weight: normal;">Bayport Park</em></strong></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">4140 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607 <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?%20f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4140+Cortez+Blvd,+Spring+Hill,+FL+34607&sll=28.458486,-82.485845&sspn=0.008206" style="color: #2a9bc7; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;"></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="color: #003300; font-family: inherit;">OPEN 24/7</span><br />Newly renovated and expanded Bayport Park sits on the Gulf of Mexico at the end of State Road 50 west. Includes picnic tables, pavilions, barbecue grills, fishing pier and two boat ramps. Formerly just 1.5 acres the park now boasts 7 acres with a new Boardwalk with panoramic views, an overhauled boat ramp and additional parking for cars and boat trailers.</span><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #99ccff; font-family: inherit;"> </span></strong></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #99ccff; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON! John B</span></strong> <img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">& Gigi B<img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/7721728740974823239/img/smileys/tongue.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span> <span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">This is a "Gigi approved trip" with lots of time for frolicking in the water.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em style="font-weight: normal;"> As there are never any meetup dues/fees or money charged by organizers/hosts on trips with Peter b and/or John B, there is no assumption of risk or liability by said hosts. Attendance at any event with said hosts, or any function is your agreement that it is at your own risk, and that you have been duly informed; any guests or others with you; that it is at their own risk. We will assume no responsibility for any untoward occurences.<br /> As with all of our paddles, we are not guides and we are not instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for a good time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle; physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic paddle.</em></strong></span></div>
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<em>John & Gigi will be camping at RSSP on Sunday night.</em></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em style="font-weight: normal;">PADDLE ON! John B <img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></em></strong>& <strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">Gigi B</span></strong><img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/7721728740974823239/img/smileys/tongue.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">This is a "Gigi approved trip" with lots of time frolicking in the water.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #993300; font-family: inherit;">We will paddle approx., 8 miles downstream from Gores to Eureka West Landing. This section is among the best paddling in the state. Wildlife-management areas border most of the river, making for a wild setting. The Ocklawaha is said to be a very old river geologically, and as a result has created a mile-wide valley. It has a sand bottom and its waters tend to be very clear with occasional areas where tannin from the swamps colors the water a darker hue.</span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #993300; font-family: inherit;">Animal and bird life are abundant here with the usual raccoons,skunks and armadillo present, as well as deer,fox, and otters and even some elusive troops of Rhesus monkeys originally from downstream on the Silver River. There are side streams and springs to explore as well as rope swings to jump from.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #993300; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Meet at Gores Landing where we will unload then run our shuttle to Eureka West Landing. Paddle nine gorgeous miles downstream on this beautiful river to takeout at Eureka West Landing.</strong></span></div>
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Gores Landing; GPS Cords: 20 17'23.0" / 081 55'36.0"</div>
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Eureka West; GPS Cords: 29 22'24.8" / 081 54'16.0"</div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">We will run our own shuttle**It should be understood that all who attend are willing to help with shuttle this is a group endeavor: All watch out for each other and help with shuttle.</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em style="font-weight: normal;">As with all of our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health, safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle -- physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic paddle.</em></strong></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-5109750864054712212013-01-04T13:21:00.002-08:002013-01-04T13:21:18.949-08:00Day 2: Ray Wayside to Gores Landing<br />
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<b><i>10.5 miles of sightseeing!</i></b></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: green; font-family: inherit;">We will putin at Ray Wayside on Hwy 40 for a ten mile downstream paddle trip. This section is shady, twisting and untouched by civilization. The Silver River flows into the Ock at our putin. The Ock was once slated to become the Cross Florida Barge Channel and is thankfully no more. Mother nature has once again reclaimed this section to its natural wild beauty.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: green; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">This trip downstream is easy to paddle with a 3mph current to help you along the journey. We will pass through several narrow sections with high limestone bluffs and small sand beaches that offer a place to get out and cool off.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: green; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Be on the lookout for wild Rhesus monkeys that have migrated from the Silver River.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: green; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">The address listed is for Ocala Yacht Club which is inside Ray Wayside.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON!<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span> John B & Peter b</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-40573382384389079702013-01-04T13:17:00.001-08:002013-01-04T13:18:33.415-08:00Our 3 day adventure begins/Moss Bluff Lock to Ray Wayside Park<br />
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<b><i>13.5 miles of fun!</i></b></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">START THE NEW YEAR ON THE OKLAWAHA WITH A GREAT PADDLE</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> As part of the massive work programs of the 1930's; the Ocklawaha River was chosen for a huge barge canal,(The Cross Florida Barge Canal) connecting the east and west coasts of Florida.<img src="http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/6/2/0/event_60778912.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: right; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span><img src="http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/4/a/e/event_60778542.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Thankfully due to lack of funding and EPA warnings over the years, the massive project was cancelled. Unfortunately some parts of the beautiful Ocklawaha River are forever altered.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"> We are left with some locks and dams along with</strong></span><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">canals. We will be paddling through some of this altering of the Outstanding Ocklawaha. Meet at Moss Bluff Lock and Dam SOUTH; where we will launch from the park area and paddle to lock/dam. We'll enter the lock and while sitting in our kayaks the water level will drop to normal river level, the lock will open and we will begin our 13.5 mile downstream paddle to Ray Wayside and takeout. On the first 6.5 miles, we will paddle on a man made canal that is cleared on the left but has a nice scenic forest on the right. There is a picnic area along the way on this part, where we can stop to eat lunch and relax. Admittingly this section is not the most scenic of the trip; but the next 8 miles makes up for it with awe inspiring towering Cypress trees bordering both banks. The final part of our journey leads us where the Silver and Ock meet, where the water begins to become clear and we can see some springs and aquatic plant life</span></strong> <span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">swaying</strong></span> <strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">underneath our</span></strong> <span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">kayaks.</strong><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">We then enter the short canal that leads to Ray Wayside and takeout.</strong></span></div>
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<strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;">From SR40 driving from the EAST, turn left at CR314A, approx 7miles, right at CR464C, entrance to Moss Bluff SOUTH is over bridge. Moss Bluff NORTH is before bridge, do not go there, that puts you after the lock, SOUTH is where we put in to enter the lock.</span></strong></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-5836672496475105202013-01-04T13:14:00.000-08:002013-01-04T13:14:09.504-08:00The Cutest OtterToday we saw the cutest little otter just sitting on a fallen tree! He was dry and fuzzy, then he went for a nice swim under our kayaks!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13943026658183651016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429595660191529864.post-1699339548491844782012-12-22T18:25:00.000-08:002012-12-22T18:25:14.010-08:00Three Sisters Springs/Hello<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> Hello, and welcome to Kayaking Adventures. This is a blog about all the places that I go kayaking with my meet up group: Florida Kayak/Canoe. I will start by saying today we did a very fun paddle at Crystal River. We got to see so many manatees. The only problem with todays paddle was that there were so many people out snorkling with them, that us kayakers barley had any room to paddle! Anyway, it was a very fun paddle and thank you to my father who planned and hosted it. Here is what he posted: </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2375a4; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Pre-Christmas Santa Hat Paddle to meetup with the manatees! Load up your kayak,paddle,pfd,whistle and</strong> <span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">Santa Hat!</span><img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/f/4/0/event_172236672.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></span></span><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><img src="http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/c/3/e/event_172235902.jpeg" style="border: 0px; float: left; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2375a4; font-family: inherit;">Our 2nd Annual Meet the Manatee Meetup.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2375a4; font-family: inherit;">Meet at Hunter Springs Park where we will launch our kayaks into Kings Bay for a short paddle to Three Sisters Springs for an amazing encounter with hundreds of friendly manatees!</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #2375a4; font-family: inherit;">Three Sisters Springs is the crown jewel of Kings Bay. An ecological marvel, a crystal clear swimming hole which is rejuvenating to mind,body and spirit. Gushing ceaselessly from the recesses of the Florida limestone aquifer, a destination for kayakers, swimmers, snorkelers and wildlife.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Along the way to Three Sisters, we pass Magnolia Spring; which at this time of the year is a sanctuary to hundreds of the gentle sea cows looking to warm up in winter.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">If the winds are kind to us, we can further venture into Kings Bay and explore Millers Creek.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">This is a different paddle, as we are not paddling many miles, instead we are meeting up with many manatee and will be spending time observing them and the gorgeous springs.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">**Fun Fact: Baby Manatees can weigh more than 40lbs at birth, and will gain up to 700lbs in the first year! They stay close their mother for several years learning to survive.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Dress in layers, you can always peel off some if it gets warm.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Check out the pics from last years amazing meetup with the manatees:<a href="http://www.meetup.com/adventuresinflorida/photos/5048562/" style="color: #3987cb; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: initial; word-break: break-all; word-wrap: break-word;">http://www.meetup.com/adventuresinflorida/photos/5048562/</a></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Load up your kayak, wear your Santa Hat and experience an amazing meetup with the manatees!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><em style="font-weight: normal;">As with all of our paddles, we are not guides nor instructors. We are a group of kayaking enthusiasts out for an enjoyable time. We help each other, learn from each and enjoy the privilege of being. By participating in any of our paddles you assume all risks and responsibilities for your personal health and safety and for your equipment. It is important for everyone that each participant be prepared for the trip. Please use your discretion and best judgment when joining a trip. Be sure you are up to the paddle -- physically, mentally and that your equipment is appropriate for the intended trip. Know and respect your limits. Be safe, act responsible and you will certainly enjoy another fantastic trip.</em></strong></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #295235; font-family: inherit;"><strong style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">PADDLE ON and Merry Christmas! John B, Peter b<img src="http://img1.meetupstatic.com/3250963246259337556533/img/smileys/cool.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"> & Gigi B</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 0;"><img src="http://img2.meetupstatic.com/7721728740974823239/img/smileys/tongue.gif" style="border: 0px; line-height: 0; margin: 5px; max-height: 700px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px;" /> </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 0px;"><b>Thank you and I hope you like my first post. Merry Christmas!</b></span></div>
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