Florida Kayak Expeditions to the Everglades, the 10,000 Islands, and the Great Calusa Blueway, and the 10 day Wilderness Waterway via the outside route   Upcoming Florida Sea Kayaking Trips  2008/9   Florida Expedition Sea Kayaking Classes Sunrise in the 10,000 Islands   Trip 1 Camp Lulu, Picnic Key and Tiger Key, Panther Key, Hog Key Southwest FL Trip: Kayaking and Camping in the 10,000 Islands (Gulf of Mexico) Pace: Easy to Moderate Approx mileage covered each day =5 to 8 miles Lodging: Camping on the islands (tents and permits included) Length: 6 days, 5 nights Closest Airport: Ft. Myers. Also try Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Expect White sand beaches, sparkling blue water, gorgeous sunrise and sunsets, marine life and Island day tripping. Cost $600 Location: We meet in Everglades City and will be kayaking in the 10,000 Islands as well as Everglades National Park.   Register       Itinerary         Gear List Dates : Nov 8th- Nov 13th Dec 27-Jan 1  NY Eve! Feb. 7-12   Pavilion Key          Rabbit Key Register Itinerary    Gear List Sunset on the Gulf of Mexico   Trip 2: Rabbit Key and Pavilion Key Location:10,000 Islands, Southwest FL - What: Kayak Camping on Tropical Islands (Gulf of Mexico) Pace: Moderate Plus Approx mileage covered each day =10-15 Lodging: Camping on the islands (tents and permits included) Length: 4 days, three nights Expect : Long beautiful days, starry nights You should be able to paddle 2-3 hours at a time and keep a steady pace.  Cost $350   Location: We meet in Everglades City and will be kayaking in the 10,000 Islands as well as Everglades National Park.   Dates Dec 14-17th OR Jan 10-13th

Wilderness Waterway - the Ultimate Everglades National Park Trip, this 10 day expedition takes you from Flamingo to Everglades City thru 70 miles of remote wilderness.  We travel along the coast via the Gulf of Mexico camping on sandy beaches and islands each night. Max Participants: 6 Location: Everglades National Park What: Kayak Camping on Tropical Islands (Gulf of Mexico) Pace: Moderate Plus to Advanced Approx mileage covered each day: 10 to 15 miles Lodging: Camping on the islands, along the coast on ENP permitted sites Length:  10 Days Expect : Long beautiful days paddling the Gulf of Mexico thru true wilderness. Closest Airport: Miami Date: Sat Nov 22-Dec 1 OR Feb 21-Mar. 2 Cost: $1,200-Includes Pickup/drop from Miami Airport                                                                                      Register

 

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   Cancellations for local classes must be made one full week in advance to reschedule or get a refund. FL classes and trips are NON REFUNDABLE - be sure before you register!

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