Weeki Wachee DAY AFTER Black Friday Paddle
Shop on black Friday, then come join us for the DAY AFTER Paddle down the Weeki Wachee River
Weeki Wachee, Florida, United States
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Description
Although it's our tradition to kayak the Weeki Wachi river on Black Friday, this year we're meeting at Weeki Wachi Springs State Park the DAY AFTER for a relaxing paddle down the River. The spring water is 72 degrees year round. It may seem cool to us but is usually a warm haven for manatees coming in from the gulf, so there's a good chance we'll see them in the clear water. This is an easy paddle since there is no current to paddle against when you launch from the state park. It's a gentle glide down river for any experience level to enjoy.
IF YOU MARK YOURSELF AS "GOING " you will need to make a launch reservation with the park at the link below, the earlier the better as they do sell out!
https://weekiwachee.com/reserve-online/?fh-u=c18bd5ee-6823-4edd-8ff8-53503df763be
If you have your own kayak or paddleboard select Private Launch. Preferred reservation time is 10:00, but if that time slot is full you can choose 9:00, 9:30 OR 10:30 a.m. and we'll coordinate meeting and launch times with the rest of the group.
If you don't have your own vessel you can rent, prices are on the link also. There is a disadvantage to renting however, as you will not be able to paddle the length of the river with the group. The rental take out spot is about 1/3 of the way down river.
For those not renting we can make arrangements the day of the trip to shuttle some drivers back to the park and leave some vehicles at the end point.
DO BRING towels, sunscreen, lunch and snacks to share if you like, plenty of water or beverages of choice, & dont forget life jackets! You may want a dry change of clothes at the end of the day.
DON'T BRING items not permitted on the river. Please read the river rules carefully on the site, breifly: disposable items and alcohol are not allowed on the river, including any single-use item (drinks in plastic or glass disposable bottles, plastic bags, food in wrappers, paper towels, etc), Use Tupperware type containers for food / snacks, thermal jugs for drinks. Bags and coolers may be checked at the launch site.
Plan to met by 9:45 so we can organize. Not sure how long the day will be, depending on number of stops, estimating about 3pm at the end point.
I think that includes about everything, please reach out if you have any questions
Hope you can join us!