In This Issue:
• Sweetwater Demo Day
• Coming Trips (14) and Training (8)

Special Events

Demo Day - Sat, Jul 3, 10am – 2pm
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Join us on the water to ‘try before you buy’.
Featuring: P&H, Valley, Venture, NDK, Eddyline, Malibu & Rotomod.
If you can't make it to Demo Day call for an appointment.
E-mail us at TheShop@sweetwaterkayaks.com or
call 727-570-4844 for all the details!

Coming Classes and Trips

Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard at Snug Harbor with Sweetwater Kayaks
Thursdays, Jul 1, 15, & 29, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Snug Harbor - Meet at Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Thursday evening paddle from the shop through the waters of Snug Harbor. Bring your kayak, canoe or Paddleboard and join us on this free social event. Afterward we go to the Banana Boat Restaurant (next door to the shop) for drinks and snacks. So bring a couple of bucks for that. Rentals available. Call the the shop to register and for details - 727-570-4844.

Big Ds Foundation Skills
Sat, Jul 3, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Step 1. Foundation Skills - about 3 hours - Develop the foundation strokes needed for easy, skillful kayaking in any conditions. This class is conducted in the shallow, warm water of Snug Harbor. We meet at Sweetwater Kayaks.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $75

Rolling Clinic
Sat, Jul 3, 2pm – 5pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Hourly one-on-one private sessions set up. Meet on the beach a few hundred yards from The Shop.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $50.00

Green Swamp - McNeil's
Sun, Jul 4, 10am – 4pm
Roadside gate and kiosk along SR 471 (map)

We haven't gone on this popular trip in a few years. The water has been too low. It is in SWFWMD property and we need a permit and combination to the lock to get access. The adventure starts by getting through the gate, and proceeds down a long dirt road. This is near the beginning of the Withlacoochee River and has been accessible only this way as the river is blocked above and below this section. This is a rare chance to paddle this part of this river. We will also be at the beginning of the Hillsborough River before we end this fun trip. Sometimes a portage has been necessary. Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

Alafia River -- In-The-Shade
Mon, Jul 5, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Alderman Ford Park Canoe Launch (map)

Join us in-the-shade of the overhanging trees as we take on the incredible Florida quickens. Several places along our journey there are limestone shelves near the surface creating a bit of faster water. You can follow Don down the most likely route, or head out on your own to read the water pick your own path. Which ever way you go, it should be way cool.

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

Withlacoochee River - Nobleton to private property
Sat, Jul 10, 10am – 4pm
Hog Island Recreation Area (map)

We're going to paddle from Hog Island down the Withlacoochee River to private property. We'll pass Nobleton along the way.

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online)  $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

SWK - Foundation Skills
Sat, Jul 10, 10am – 1pm
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration  $75

Coquina Key - Skills Practice & Games
Sun, 11, 8:30am – 11:00pm
Public Boat Launch (map)  $15 guide fee plus $30 rental

This will be a short morning play & practice paddle in an area Big D hasn't paddled before.  Water cannons provided.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online)

Braden River
Wed, Jul 14, 1pm – 5pm
Linger Lodge boat ramp, Bradenton, FL (map)

We will put in at Linger Lodge, paddle up the Braden River as close to nature as you will ever get, and return to the Lodge where Big D will buy snacks. Bring money for drinks or a full meal.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

TGIF - Coffee Pot Bayou and Downtown St Pete
Fri, Jul 16, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Meet at Coffee Pot Bayou boat ramp (map)

We'll meet at the boat ramp on Coffeepot Bayou, proceed to downtown St Pete and the pier. At Spa Beach we will have a snack of salad, pizza, and desert waiting for us. After enjoying that and each other's company, we will head back.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

SWK - Foundation Skills
Sat, Jul 17, 10am – 1pm
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration  $75.00

Caladesi Tour 10 am
Saturday, Jul 17, 2010

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration

$25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak ....$60 for tandem kayak

Little Manatee River
Sun, Jul 18, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Meet at the river under the Hwy 301 bridge @ 27.671535, -82.352597 (map)

Enjoy a variety of terrain as we go down stream. We will start where the river is quite narrow and shallow with nature practically touching us. As we proceed the river gets wider, deeper, and straighter. We'll have lunch at the Little Manatee River State Park before proceeding own stream where we will pass Big D's favorite home yardscape. (Donna is thrilled he can't find any of those items for their yard.) We will finish at "the loop" in the river.

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

Weeki Wachee River
Fri, Jul 23, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Weeki Wachee state Park kayak livery (map)

Crystal clear water, easy trip down stream, cool water (72°) chilled air, snorkeling possibilities, maybe otters and/or manatees. For the more adventurous there are also trees to jump out of and others from which to swing on ropes into the river. We usually go on week days to avoid the boat traffic present on weekends.

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak plus local fees of $8

Big Ds Foundation Skills
Sat, Jul 24, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Step 1. Foundation Skills - about 3 hours - $75

Develop the foundation strokes needed for easy, skillful kayaking in any conditions. This class is conducted in the shallow, warm water of Snug Harbor. We meet at Sweetwater Kayaks.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online)   $75

Rolling Clinic
Sat, Jul 24, 2pm – 5pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Hourly one-on-one private sessions set up. Meet on the beach a few hundred yards from The Shop.
 
Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $50.00

Greenland style strokes with Jeff 
Saturday, Jul 24, 2010, 10 am
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration $69.00

Rolling session with RAF 9:30 am
Sunday, Jul 25, 2010
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration  $50.00

Rainbow River
Sun, Jul 25, 10am – 5pm
KP Hole Park (map) 

One of our most popular tours over the years. We go beyond the standard KP Hole to the springs and back. We also go through several side venues for more great experiences. Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) & $25 guide fee plus $30 rental (& $3 park fee)

Cockroach Bay
Wed, Jul 28, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
End of Cockroach Bay Road  (map)

Mary's Lake, Mags Hole, and a bunch of short mangrove tunnels to negotiate and visit. High tide is nearly 2.5 ft up. It should be a great paddle. 

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

Hillsborough River
Sat, Jul 31, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Hillsborough River State Park, Canoe Launch (map)
We will put in at the state park ($5 daily usage fee per car) canoe launch and paddle up to the rapids. Then we will head downstream to our lunch spot, where we'll enjoy a synchronized paddling demonstration. After lunch we will either head back or go a bit further to the start of 17 runs and then head back. Expect to see lots of oaks, cypress, and palms along with turtles, birds and maybe some small gators. 

Lunch provided - water cannons, too.

Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $25 guide fee/ $30 kayak rental for single kayak

SWK - Foundation Skills
Sat, Jul 31, 10am – 1pm
Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Call 727-570-4844 for details and registration  $75.00

Events, sometimes in future months, are also shown in http://www.sweetwaterkayaks.com/calendar.html.