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

    Upcoming Florida Sea Kayaking Trips and Classes 2008/9  

    2008/2009 Everglades Sea Kayak Trip/Class Gear List
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    Sunset

    Not so many bugs!

    Gators and Blue Heron- Turner River

    Breaking for lunch



    Kayaking with Mangroves



     

    Gear

    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)
    Maps/Charts in FL (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)
    Compass (3 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
    Stove
    Pots/pans/pan gripper
    Fuel (extra fuel bottles)
    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
    Water
    Extra Water

    Paddling Shoes
    Paddling clothing
    Dry Shoes
    (hiking shoes or tennis shoes)
    3 pairs of synthetic socks
    Swimsuit
    Underwear
    Shirt for sun protection
    Light weight long underwear
    lightweight, loose fitting pants/shirt
    Lightweight Fleece Pants
    Lightweight Fleece Jacket
    Raingear or paddling 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)
    Fire starter
    Pills for Sea Sick – Ginger Pills work great!
    Stove Repair Kit
    Tent Repair Kit
    First Aid Kit –(persona)l aspirin, blister care , sea sick pills etc
    Duct Tape
    Rope
    Tarp
    Dry Bags
    Extra Plastic Bags (thick garbage bags)
    Whistle
    Zip lock bags
    Compass/GPS (best to have your own)
    Maps (you can buy in advance)



     

     

     


     

       


     

    Florida Kayak Trips
    Trip 3: Calusa Blueway/Estero River
    Location: Naples, FL  Estero FL
    What: Kayaking the Calusa Blueway (watertrail along the Gulf of Mexico)
    Pace: Easy to Moderate
    Approx mileage covered each day is 5 to 8 miles
    Lodging: Hotel (not included) or nearby campground
    Length:3-4 days
    Dates:  Feb 22,23, 24,  2008

    Expect 

    Sunny days of kayaking along the coast - white sand beaches dotted with Palms in some areas, beachfront mansions in others.  Frequent kayak buddies include pelican, dolphin and sometimes even manatees.

    Where white sand beaches stretch as far as you can see and the shore is lined with exotic seashells. It's a world of tropical wildlife, spectacular sunsets over sparkling waters and hundreds of islands to explore


    This route follows the coast, so many places to pull out and stretch, have lunch, or just hang on the beach.  We will spend warm sunny days out on the water, and cool evenings by the fire! Temps range from 50-60 at night and 70-80 during the day.
     


    Florida
    Visit two archaeological sites to view the intricate water courts, canal systems, burial mounds, pottery pieces and enormous shell mounds left behind by the Calusa Indians thousands of years ago. Piece together the clues that scientists from around the world use to learn about how the earliest settlers lived their daily lives
     
     


     



     

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