Coming Classes (6) and Trips (8)

Saturday, September 4

Big Ds - Foundation Skills
Saturday, September 4, 10:00am
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 Snug Harbor. Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $75

Big Ds - Rolling Clinic
Saturday, September 4, 2pm – 5pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

Hourly one-on-one private sessions set up. Meet on the beach a few hundr3ed yards from The Shop.

We meet at Snug Harbor. Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $50

Sunday, September 5

Big Ds - Upper Manatee River
Sun, September 5, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Ray's Canoe Hideaway (map)

We'll paddle up the Upper Manatee River near the dam for Lake Manatee, and return. We usually paddle hear about once per year. So, if you want to see this river, join us now while you have the chance.

Lunch provided, water cannons, too. $25 guide fee plus $30 rental

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

Thursday, September 9

SWK - Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard at Snug Harbor with Sweetwater Kayaks
Thu, September 9, 6pm – 9pm
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 next door to the shop for drinks and snacks at the Banana Boat Resturant. So bring a couple of bucks for that. Rentals available.

Free! Call the the shop for reservations!

Saturday, September 11

Sean & Jeff: Hillsborough River near the State Park
Sat, September 11, 10am – 4pm
Meet at Hillsborough River State Park (map)

$30 guide fee (includes launch fee) plus $30 rental ($3 parking is extra) Lunch provided.

SWK - Foundation Skills
Sat, September 11, 10am – 1pm
Meet at the 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.

Call the shop for reservations! 727-570-4844.

Sunday, September 12

Big Ds - Withlacoochee River - Hog Island Circumnavigation
Sun, September 12, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Hog Island Boat Ramp (map)

Shady route with lots of tree canopy. This is one of the prettiest places to paddle in Florida. We will start at the Hog Island Recreation Area boat ramp. Then we will proceed through a hidden entrance to the south circumnavigation trail. We will stop for lunch at Iron Bridge, and return. Check it out on the map shown above.

Lunch Provided. Guide Fee $25, Solo Kayak Rental $30

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

Bring water cannons. Or borrow one of ours. Bring Insect Repellant.

Saturday, September 18

Big Ds - Foundation Skills
Sat, September 18, 10:00am – 1:30pm
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.

We meet at Snug Harbor. Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $75

Big Ds - Rescues
Sat, September 18, 2pm – 6pm
Snug Harbor - near Sweetwater Kayaks (map)

For Sea Kayaks, Recreational Kayaks, and Sit-On-Tops. We'll teach safe capsizes, wet exits, self rescues, and assisted rescues. We may split the class by boat type.

We meet at Snug Harbor. Register at 727-403-7046 or (register online) $50.

Sunday, September 19

Big Ds - Cockroach Bay - North - Hidden Route
Sun, September 19, 9:00am – 2:30pm
End of Cockroach Bay Road  (map)

Follow closely through the mysterious path inside Camp Key to Big Pass Key. We'll follow a bunch of short mangrove tunnels which often open into a pond with several more tunnels to choose from. Last time I went a new way, twice. :-) We plan to eat on a beach on Tampa Bay before heading back, hopefully along the Tampa Bay shoreline. High tide is about 2.5 ft up. It should be a great paddle. Bring a water cannon or use one of ours. Bring bug spray, also.

Lunch Provided. $25 guide fee plus $30 rental

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

Monday, September 20

Big Ds - Weeki Wachee River
Mon, September 20, 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.

$30 guide fee (includes launch fee) plus $30 rental ($3 parking is extra)
Lunch provided, water cannons, too.

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

Wednesday, September 22

Big Ds - Bishop Harbor
Wed, September 22, 12pm – 4pm
Bishop Harbor Boat Ramp (map)

A wonderful estuary just south of the Skyway Bridge. We'll check out mangrove islands, a beach on Tampa Bay, and mangrove tunnels.

Snack Provided. Guide Fee $25, Solo Kayak Rental $30

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

Thursday, September 23

SWK - Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard at Snug Harbor with Sweetwater Kayaks
Thu, September 23, 6pm – 9pm
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 social event.

Call the the shop for reservations and rentals!

Saturday, September 25

SWK - Foundation Skills
Sat, September 25, 10am – 1pm
Meet at the 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.

Call the shop for reservations! 727-570-4844.

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