Queen's Harbour Kayak Club

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(Photo: Okefenokee Swamp - such large Gators are a rare sight)

The club is open to any residents of Queen's Harbour Yacht and Country Club and their invited guests.

This site will be utilized to post trips and allow members to sign up and coordinate trips by communicating through the comment section of each post entry.

To leave a comment, simply click "comment" below the entry for the trip you wish to attend.

If you would like to offer a suggestion for a trip or have a trip posted on the blog that you want to lead, you may e-mail the club at: http://www.backcountrykayakadventures@yahoo.com/

Also if you know anyone interested in joining a trip with a canoe, they are welcome!

KAYAK LESSONS AND SAFETY:

The club itself does not offer any formal instruction in kayaking.

If you are new to kayaking and feel some formal instruction is needed, check out the classes offered by Black Creek Outfitters, located just north of JTB on Gate Parkway. They offer beginner and advanced level classes. Their instruction and classes are ACA certified. Each 5 hour class is held every Sunday morning from 9 am to 2 pm. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Lesson cost is $80 + tax. View their web site: http://www.blackcreekoutfitters.com/

Lessons are also offered by the Army Navy Store located on Monument Road.View their web site: http://armynavyoutdoors.com/ Call 904-563-1519 to set up a lesson. Cost: Non-private is $60.00 per person. Private (all paddlers from one group: $60.00/person + $40.00 privacy fee, $20.00 off with own boat and gear.

COAST GUARD REGULATIONS:

All persons utilizing paddle boats on Florida's waterways are required to carry a PFD (personal flotation device (ie: life vest) and a sounding device (ie: whistle) at all times. At night, a light source is also required (ie: flashlight). If stopped by a Coast Guard Representative and you do not have these items, you may be fined.

Cheers and welcome to the club.

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Tenative Trip Schedule

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This is a dynamic post, so please check it frequently as trips may be changed or added.

E-mail the club at: backcountrykayakadventures@yahoo.com with any suggestions for trips or to volunteer to organize and lead a trip.

See you on the water.

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----------------------- January --------------------------

Tuesday, January 21 - An Almost Full Moon Paddle (Canceled due to weather.)

---------------------- February ------------------------

Wednesday, February 20 - Full Moon Paddle (Canceled)

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Friday, March 7 - Morning Coffee and the Symphony (Trip Completed - see Trip Report)

Friday, March 7 - Star Gazing Paddle (Canceled due to weather.)

Friday, March 21 - Full Moon Paddle (Trip Completed - see Trip Report)

---------------------- April ---------------------------

Sunday, April 20 - Full Moon Paddle (Canceled - sorry)

---------------------- May ---------------------------

Monday, May 19 - Full Moon Paddle (Canceled - sorry)

Friday, May 23 - Night Time Marsh Paddle (Canceled)

----------------------- June ------------------------

Tuesday, June 3 - Star Gazing Paddle (Canceled due to weather)

Wednesday, June 18 - Full Moon Paddle (Canceled due to weather)

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Friday, July 18 - Full Moon Paddle in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound, Washington State (Canceled due to lack of interest)

Wednesday, July 23 - Santa Fe River (Trip completed - see Trip Report.

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Saturday, August 16 - Full Moon Paddle (Canceled)

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Monday, September 15 - Full Moon Paddle (Trip Completed; See Trip Report)

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Sunday, October 12 - Second Annual Howl and Growl at the (almost) Full Moon Party (C0mpleted)

Sunday, October 26 - Pumpkin Hill Preserve (Canceled - no response)

------------------- November ------------------

Saturday, November 8 - Dutton Island Paddle (Trip Completed - See Trip Report)

Thursday, November 13 - Full Moon Paddle (Trip Completed - See Trip Report)

Friday, November 14 - Space Shuttle Launch (Trip Completed - See Trip Report)

------------------ December -----------------

Okefenokee Swamp - Date TBA

Friday, December 12 - Full Moon Paddle

Friday, December 19 - Holiday Lights Harbour Paddle






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Full Moon Paddle for December

The full moon paddle will be on December 12th at 8pm. Email me if you are interested in participating and I will divulge the plan to you!

QHAC@ymail.com

Holiday Lights Harbour Paddle

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Date: Friday, December 19th, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm

Level: Beginner/Easy

Location: Ross Residence located at the north end of Queen's Harbour Boulevard

Length of Trip: 3 hours

Trip Leader: Glenn and Debbie Ross

Gear: Be sure to have your Coast Guard regulated PFD, whistle and flashlight.

You will see the Lighted Boat Parade on the 6th, now join us for the Kayak Club's private "Lighted Home Parade" as we paddle in the harbour to view all of the holiday season decorations from the water.

TRIP INFORMATION:

We will meet at the Ross Home at 6:45 pm and launch from their dock at 7 pm, paddle the harbour for about 2 hours, then return to their dock and have an all time Bavarian Favorite -- Gluhwein, a spiced red wine, served hot, that will be a perfect "warm us upper".

Please click on "comment" below and leave a message if you are interested in participating or e-mail the club at qhac@ymail.com.

See you on the water.



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