This is a paddle, in search of wildlife. The wildlife here, will mostly be birds. Many kinds of birds can be seen here, and maybe we’ll even see Floyd, the wild pink flamingo. And if we’re really lucky, there’s a chance we might even see one of the elusive green sea turtles that hang out in these parts. The water here, is relatively shallow with marked channels for the larger boats going to and from the marinas. Much of this area is surrounded by wildlife preserve.

Meeting time is about 8:30 AM so that we can be underway about 9:00.

We’ll launch next to what appears to be a bridge on the Grand Caribe Causeway, just before the shoreline park. This is a nice spot because it is sheltered from the wind and chop that is often experienced in this part of the bay. The length of this paddle is estimated to be between 7 and 8 miles.

There aren’t many businesses in the area, so if you have time afterward, let’s do a picnic lunch.

The announcer of this event is not the leader of such, merely a “coordinator”. You are responsible for your own safety.

Disclaimer: We will have experienced paddlers on this trip, but they will not be responsible for telling you what is or is not safe for you to do. We watch out for one another and assist one another, but all individuals are responsible for, and manage their own safety. This responsibility includes assessing your gear, skill level, and physical conditioning relative to conditions and location, as well as making decisions about what you will or will not do. Participants acknowledge that kayaking on the open sea or bay is inherently dangerous and can lead to physical injury including death as well as property damage. Participants, on their behalf and on behalf of their heirs and assignees, agree to hold the announcers and other participants blameless in the event of such injury, damage or death. Please join us if you want to mildly stretch your capabilities, but please stay home if you would be wildly stretching them. Participants should have bracing skills, be able to self-rescue and assist in the rescue of others.