SunCoast Pedal & Paddle

ROUTE: This ride is about 16.5 miles at speeds of 10-13 mph with two breaks.

Starting at Culverhouse Park, we ride to Payne Park and back with breaks at the pickleball courts and Sarasota Springs.

Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to unload your bike as we begin on time.

BRING: road-ready bike, helmet (mandatory), water, spare tube or co2 cartridge for flats/leaks, etc.

Explore Bishop Harbor/Tampa Bay/Moses Hole - We will leave Bishop Harbor launch and kayak into Bishop Harbor. From there we will proceed to mouth of Bishop Harbor and Tampa Bay. We will paddle around Mariposa Key to Moses Hole, then paddle into Clambar Bay and return stopping at a beach in Tampa Bay for a break before returning to Bishop Harbor.

Please arrive by 8:30 am since we will leave between 8:45 and 9:00 am. Arrive on time so as to not be left behind!

Total trip mileage is approximately 6.5 miles. This paddle is for intermediate to experienced paddlers only, no beginners please!

Please sign the "Paddle Liability Waiver" upon arrival on the morning of the trip if you have not done so in the past year!

No guests, pets or +1's allowed on this paddle.

There is no kayak rental at this location.

Don't forget to bring water, PFD, whistle, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, water shoes, dry bag, camera, etc.

Shell Key Preserve is an 1,828-acre preserve in Tierra Verde, Pinellas County. The Preserve, located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, protects sensitive marine habitats and includes one of the country's largest underdeveloped barrier islands as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive sea grass beds. The "centerpiece" of the preserve is a 195-acre barrier island known as Shell Key. The Preserve is an important sanctuary for nesting, wintering, and migrating birds, as well as a popular fishing area.

NEW LAUNCH SITE: We will be launching from the Pinellas Bayway S parking lot boat launch. Just past toll booth (75 cents) before crossing bridge and just past Tampa Bay Watch facility.

LAUNCH TIME! Arrive no later than 8:30 am since we launch at or around 9:00 am. Arrive on time so as to not be left behind! Trip length is approximately 5 to 6 miles.

This paddle is for intermediate level paddlers (no beginners).

New Route: We will paddle across from launch site to Sawyer Key and proceed through mangrove tunnel to Shell Key. We will have a 30 to 45 minute break on Shell Key beach to swim in the crystal clear water of the Gulf, snorkel, collect shells, have a snack and watch for dolphin. Return trip will be the same as in the past following shoreline to launch site.

It is recommended to bring water shoes in addition to the usual sunscreen, bug repellent, water, SNACKS, snorkel, PFD and whistle, hat, sunglasses, etc.

Upon Arrival: Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" BEFORE you get into your kayak.

No guests, pets or +1's allowed on this trip.

***Arrive No later than 9:00 am!
Launch time is 9:30 am.
Be on time and don't be left behind.

MAIN ENTRANCE LAUNCH SITE - SEE BELOW
Tucked in the corner of northwest Bradenton, Robinson Preserve includes 637 acres of coastal saltern, marsh, and mangrove habitat. These systems attract a variety of rare wildlife, presenting careful observers with an opportunity to see roseate spoonbills, wood storks, white pelicans, bald eagles, and least terns in their natural environment. Sprouting up from the salty soil are a vast array of intriguing plants, including saltwort, glasswort, and succulent sea purslane. Robinson Preserve's blueways present a chance to navigate through mangrove tunnels, marshes, and more.

LAUNCH SITE! We launch from the Main Entrance to Robinson Preserve located at 1704 99th Street, N.W., Bradenton, FL.

This course will be between 8 and 9 miles (depending on weather). encompasses parts of Palma Sola Bayou, Palma Sola Bay and Perico Bayou.

Due to the length of the paddle this event is for intermediate and experienced paddlers only!

This is truly one of the most scenic (in its diversity of Flora and Fauna) and paddle friendly (wind protected) venues in the Sarasota area.

ARRIVAL: Arrive no later than 9:00 am since we leave no later than 9:30 am**! Be on time and don't be left behind!**

There is plenty of free parking and clean restrooms adjacent to the kayak launch.

Approximately 5 minutes before launch time, we will hold a MANDATORY pre-paddle safety briefing. Please do not get into your kayaks until AFTER the safety briefing is over. However, be prepared to launch immediately after the safety briefing.

This trip is exclusively for members of SunCoast Pedal & Paddle. No guests, pets, spouses, or 1's allowed on this trip.

Don't forget to bring: PFD and WHISTLE (required by law), water, water shoes, bug spray, itch relief, sunscreen, snacks/tofu, paddle leash, bilge pump, spray skirt, paddle float, etc.

UPON ARRIVAL! Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" (unless you have SP&P decals and have previously signed an annual waiver for 2024).

CANCELLATION POLICY: Since the demand to attend our paddling events is unusually high, we request that if your plans change and you won't be attending, that you remove your name from the "attendee list" as soon as possible! If you do not remove yourself from the list of attendees WITHIN 24 HOURS of the event, you will be marked as a "NO SHOW". If you have THREE "NO SHOW"s you will be dropped from the group.

FIRST TIMERS: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals are available for purchase prior to the event. The cost is $3 (Please help out with exact change!). By displaying the SP&P decal on your kayak, you will be exempt from signing a separate liability waiver on EACH trip you attend (instead, you will sign an annual waiver when you purchase the decals).

Kayak rentals are available at Turtle Beach.

ARRIVAL: No later than than 9:00 am to be ready for a launch at 9:30 am (or before ). Be on time and don't be left behind!

PARKING: Park at the NEW Kayak launch immediately on your left after you make a right turn from Midnight Pass Road to Turtle Beach Road.

DESCRIPTION:

SHORT OPTION: Total short trip is mileage is approximately 3 miles with a break halfway. Beginners and those looking for a shorter and more leisure paddle are welcome. We launch from Turtle Beach and paddle to Midnight Pass where we take a break with an optional swim in the Gulf.

LONG OPTION: Total long trip mileage is 7+ miles. Due to the distance it is intended for intermediate/experienced paddlers only. We launch from Turtle Beach and paddle across the ICW to Vamo. From there we will paddle south to Spanish Point, Osprey Park, then cross back over the ICW to Casey Key and our final stop at Midnight Pass before returning to the Turtle Beach launch.

UPON ARRIVAL: Please sign the "Paddle Liability Waiver" upon arrival on the morning of the trip (unless you have previously signed an annual waiver).

This paddle is exclusively for members of SP&P.
No spouses, guests, pets or +1's allowed on this paddle.

BRING: PFD and WHISTLE (required by law) and (optional) snacks, drinks, sunscreen, bug repellent, bilge pump, water shoes, dry bag, paddle leash, camera, etc.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Since the demand to attend our paddling events is unusually high, we request that if your plans change and you won't be attending, that you remove your name from the "attendee list" as soon as possible! If you do not remove yourself from the list of attendees WITHIN 24 HOURS of the event, you will be marked as a "NO SHOW". If you have THREE "NO SHOW"s you will be dropped from the group.

FIRST TIMERS: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals will be available for purchase prior to the event. The cost is $3. (please help me out with exact change). BY displaying the SP&P decal on your kayak, you will not have to sign the liability waiver on EACH trip you attend (instead you will sign an annual waiver when you purchase the decals).

We have an easy launch from the Ft. Hamer Kayak launch. We then paddle under the Ft. Hamer Bridge that spans the Upper Manatee River and connects Ft. Hamer (North shore - Parrish) with Bradenton (South shore).

We will be paddling the Manatee River past Devils Elbow
and up to Ray’s Canoe where we will have a 15 minute break before tracing our route back to Ft. Hamer.

**Arrive no later than 8:30 am so as to give yourself AMPLE time to unload your kayak and gear. We launch anytime after 8:45 am. Arrive on time and don’t be left behind!

There are clean restrooms adjacent to the kayak launch.

Note: Due to the many turns in the river, it is important that paddlers not drift apart and stay within sight of the group at ALL times.

Due to the trip length, approximately 7 miles, this paddle is intended for intermediate/experienced paddlers ONLY!

This trip is for Suncoast Pedal & Paddle members exclusively.
No guests, pets, +1's allowed on this trip.

Upon Arrival: Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" (unless you have previously signed an annual waiver).

Don't forget to bring: PFD and whistle (both required by law), and (optional) water, bug spray, itch relief, sunscreen, water shoes, snacks, paddle float, bilge pump, spray skirt, paddle leash, etc.

Explore Bishop Harbor/Tampa Bay/Moses Hole - We will leave Bishop Harbor launch and kayak into Bishop Harbor. From there we will proceed to mouth of Bishop Harbor and Tampa Bay. We will paddle around Mariposa Key to Moses Hole, then paddle into Clambar Bay and return stopping at a beach in Tampa Bay for a break before returning to Bishop Harbor.

Please arrive by 8:30 am since we will leave between 8:45 and 9:00 am. Arrive on time so as to not be left behind!

Total trip mileage is approximately 6.5 miles. This paddle is for intermediate to experienced paddlers only, no beginners please!

Please sign the "Paddle Liability Waiver" upon arrival on the morning of the trip if you have not done so in the past year!

No guests, pets or +1's allowed on this paddle.

There is no kayak rental at this location.

Don't forget to bring water, PFD, whistle, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, water shoes, dry bag, camera, etc.

Join us for our 2024 HOLIDAY PARTY!

Let the fun begin!

SUNCOAST PEDAL & PADDLE is having a party to celebrate the Holidays and you are invited.
Spouses or +1's are invited. You heard it right!

The party will take place at Julie and Michael Overby's and is limited to 30 attendees, so sign up early if you want to have a lot of fun! This will be an outside event on the lanai!

This will be a Potluck dinner. Please bring either an appetizer, main dish, salad, side, or dessert to share.
Note: Vegan, Vegetarian and other health food dishes to bolster your paddling and pedaling lifestyle will be in abundance.

FIRST TIMERS: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals are available for purchase prior to the event. The cost is $3 (please bring exact change). BY displaying this SP&P decal on your kayak, you won't have to sign the liability waiver on each trip you attend (you will sign an annual waiver when you purchase the decals).

DESCRIPTION: The Manatee River flows East for 40 miles originating in the northeastern corner of Manatee County and ending in Tampa Bay. Lake Manatee is located about midway in the river's course.

We have an easy launch from the Ft. Hamer Kayak launch. We then paddle under the Ft. Hamer Bridge that spans the Upper Manatee River and connects Ft. Hamer (North shore - Parrish) with Bradenton (South shore)..

We continue to paddle East in to Gamble Creek to our rest and turn around point - a distance (one way) of 4 miles.

We will have a 15 minute break (if you need to stretch or to use "mother nature" bathrooms) before tracing our route back to Ft. Hamer.

Arrive no later than 8:00 am so as to give yourself AMPLE time to unload your kayak and gear. We launch at 8:45 am SHARP!

There are clean restrooms adjacent to the kayak launch.

Note: Due to the many turns in the river, it is important that paddlers not drift apart and stay within sight of the group at ALL times.

Due to the trip length, 7+ miles, this paddle is intended for intermediate/experienced paddlers ONLY!

This trip is for Suncoast Pedal & Paddle members exclusively.
No guests, pets, +1's or spouses allowed on this trip.

Upon Arrival: Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" (unless you have previously signed an annual waiver).

IMPORTANT: Approximately 10 minutes before launch time we will hold a MANDATORY pre-paddle safety briefing. Please do not get into your kayaks/SUPs until AFTER the safety briefing is over.

Don't forget to bring: PFD and whistle (both required by law), and (optional) water, bug spray, itch relief, sunscreen, water shoes, snacks, paddle float, bilge pump, spray skirt, paddle leash, etc.

NEW CANCELLATION POLICY: Since the demand to attend our paddling events is unusually high, we request that if your plans change and you won't be attending, that you remove your name from the "attendee list" as soon as possible! If you do not remove yourself from the list of attendees WITHIN 24 HOURS of the event, you will be marked as a "NO SHOW". If you have THREE "NO SHOW"s you will be dropped from the group!

ARRIVAL : Arrive no later than 9:00 am since we launch promptly at 9:30 am.
Arrive on time and don't be left behind!

We launch from the kayak/canoe launch located on Gap Creek. Gap Creek can be accessed at the the back of Braden River Park (behind the ball fields). We paddle 1/2 mile to reach the Braden River and then south for about one mile to the Braden River Dam. The Braden River dam is located at the northern tip of Ever's Reservoir that includes Jiggs Landing.

We turn at the dam and head south for 3 miles towards SR64.

Due to the trip length of 8+ miles this paddle is intended for intermediate/experienced paddlers ONLY! You must have paddled a minimum distance of 8 miles (with a group at a moderate pace) within the last 6 months.

This event is for Suncoast Pedal & Paddle members only. No guests, pets, +1's or spouses allowed.

UPON ARRIVAL: Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" BEFORE you get in to the water (unless you display a SP&P decal on your kayak).

After the paddle we will be having lunch at Poblano's Mexican Restaurant located 2 minutes from our launch site.

Don't forget to bring the mandatory PFD and whistle and the (optional) water shoes, water/drinks, bilge pump, bug spray, sunscreen, paddle float, paddle leash, snacks, etc.

IMPORTANT: Approximately 5 minutes before launch time we will hold a MANDATORY pre-paddle safety briefing. Please do not get into your kayaks until AFTER the safety briefing is over. Be prepared to launch immediately after the safety briefing.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Since the demand to attend our paddling events is unusually high, we request that if you plan on NOT attending the paddle that you remove your name from the "attendee list" as soon as possible! If you do not remove yourself from the list of "going" within 24 hours of the start of the event, you will be marked as a "NO SHOW". If you accumulate THREE "NO SHOW"s, you will be dropped from membership in the group.

FIRST TIMERS: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals are available for purchase prior to the event. The cost is $3 (Please help with exact change). By displaying the SP&P decal on your kayak, you won't have to sign the liability waiver on EACH trip you attend.