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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