•  


     

    Home Kayaking Florida Registration Women's Program Schedule

    Florida Kayak Expeditions to the Everglades, the 10,000 Islands, and the Great Calusa Blueway

    Florida Sea Kayaking Trips and Classes
    Ft Myers, Naples, Marco, Everglades

    Everglades Sea Kayak Trip/Class Gear List
    Register


    Sunset

    Not so many bugs!

    Gators and Blue Heron- Turner River

    Breaking for lunch



    Kayaking with Mangroves



     

    Provided:
    Sea Kayaks with rudder or skegs
    Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's)
    Bilge Pump
    Paddle Float
    Paddle (mix of carbon fiber, wooden, and standard paddles will be available)
    Spare paddles (to be shared by group)
    Tow rope/Carabineer
    Two Way radios (4 to be shared by group)
    Marine Radio (3 to be shared by group)
    First Aid Kit (2 to be shared by group)
    Guides/Leaders
    Instruction
    Flares (shared by group)
    Air Horn (2 Shared by group)
    Cell phone for emergencies
    Solar Charger for group gear only
    GPS (2 to be shared by group)

    You should bring:
    Tent (footprint, stakes, poles etc)
    Sleeping Bag (>30 degree is ok)
    Sleeping Pad
    Pillow  (or use stuff sac with clothing)
    Spare blanket or sleeping sheet, or sleeping bag liner
    Stove- small backpacking style
    Pots/pans/pan gripper/washcloth for cleaning/soap
    Fuel (extra fuel bottles)- get in FL
    Bowl/Dish/cup for eating/drinking
    Spoon/knife/fork
    Camp knife
    Spice Kit (optional)
    Food –  food that does not use a lot of water
    Hand Sanitizer

    Water Bottles/Containers
    Water (get once you are in FL)
    Extra Water

    Paddling Shoes
    Paddling clothing
    Dry Shoes
    (hiking shoes or tennis shoes)
    1 pair of synthetic socks
    Swimsuit
    Underwear
    Light weight long underwear (in case it gets cold)
    lightweight, loose fitting pants/shirt (sun protection)
    Lightweight Fleece Pants
    Lightweight Fleece Jacket
    Rain jacket
    Warm hat
    Hat with brim (sun protection)
    Stuff sacks
    Sun screen/Burn Treatment
    Bandannas
    Flashlight or Headlamp
    Extra Batteries for all electronics
    Sunglasses
    Camera
    Bug Dope
    Personal Hygiene (toothbrush, deodorant, antibacterial wipes, etc)
    Pills for Sea Sick – Ginger Pills work great!
    Stove Repair Kit
    Tent Repair Kit
    First Aid Kit –(personal) aspirin, blister care , sea sick pills etc
    Duct Tape
    Rope
    Tarp
    Dry Bags
    Extra Plastic Bags (for garbage)
    Whistle
    Zip lock bags (to organize gear in dry bags)
    Compass/GPS (best to have your own)
    Maps (you can buy in advance)

     

     


     



     

    View class description and schedule here
    Sign up and Pay for all classes and membership at our sign up page