Paddleboard Palm Beach County

Wow!!! This will be the 8th year that we have done the Holiday Boat Parade. I can't even believe it. Please wear a Santa Hat or other holiday garb or lights. That's part of the fun of this event is about other than watching the Holiday Boat Parade close up and personal! Wear Xmas lights for fun and safety! While the Palm Beach Boat Parade is in it's 29th year; this year's parade marks the 25th year that the parade organizers have partnered with the U.S. Marine Reserves Toys for Tots organization, plus more recently Little Smiles, a non-profit organization for kids.

This is also a charity event. Please bring an unwrapped toy to the boat parade. We'll collect them at Anchorage Park either before or after the parade. We filled up a big box with toys last year!!!

The parade starts in North Palm Beach and heads north to Jupiter. We will launch from Anchorage Park and watch it near the beginning of the route. We know the path to follow to keep the boat traffic we will deal to a minimum. We found a nice little beach to hang out at so we can stay away from the boats during the parade. You will need a good light for this event. A light that can be seen by other boats as required by the Coast Guard. Headlamps are the easiest and best for after dark and you can pick up an inexpensive one at Walmart in the camping area. I would also recommend some red and green lights to put on your front and your back so you can be seen more easily and still be very festive!!! The Marine Sheriff's Patrol will be out there most likely so it's important to have our life vests and lights as required by the US Coast Guard. This paddle is a lot of fun!!! Bring some water shoes or sandals just because.

If you need to rent a board, please let me know when you RSVP. It's $25 per board. If you have your own board; it's $10. Just answer 'yes' to the rental question when you RSVP. Payment in advance is required for rentals. You can pay day of the event if you have your own board. You can use Zelle (my cell# 561.260.2628) or Venmo using @vivian-caylor. If you can only use a credit card, text me at the above cell number. I can bring a light for anyone renting a board but FYI . No first time paddlers for this event!!! No exceptions!!! You must be able to keep up with a group as well. If you are always at the back of a group when paddling, please text me at 561.260.2628 to determine if this paddle is appropriate for you. See you at the parking spaces just outside Anchorage Park!!!

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MEETUP DESCRIPTION:
If you're ready to try stand up paddle boarding but haven't had the opportunity yet, come on out! We'll supply the equipment. You just need to show up with your sense of adventure, have some fun and get a nice workout at the same time! You'll get a detailed lesson given by a certified instructor who has taught over 6,000 people how to paddleboard since 2013. After everyone gets comfortable on the paddleboards, we'll explore the area around Sawfish Bay Park with an eco-tour guide who is a certified Florida Master Naturalist.

1. Who should come? Any one who wants to learn how the basic skills needed to stand up paddle board in a safe, flat water environment. Wondering if you can do it? If you can stand (and also kneel), you can successfully standup paddleboard. :) Got medical issues? More questions? Contact me via text at 561.260.2628. Already know how to paddle? Come join us! We always have some regular paddlers that come out to join us.
2. What rental equipment will be provided? You will get a high quality paddleboard along with a paddle, leash and life vest.
3. How to secure your spot: RSVP for this event (even if you have your own board). THE COST OF RENTAL, LESSON & TOUR IS $45 (Credit Card, Venmo, Zelle). ADVANCED PAYMENT (at least 1 day) IS REQUIRED. If you have paddled with us before and need to rent a board it's $30 one day in advance. If you have your own board, it's $10 per person by event day. For Venmo; use @vivian-caylor & include the event date. For Zelle, the phone number is 561.260.2628 & inc the event date. If you have a credit card or other questions, please text me at 561.260.2628.
4. What should you bring? Other than your sense of fun and adventure, you need to wear clothes that you can get wet in. Most folks don't fall into the water but it's a watersport so it's OK to get wet. :) It's advisable to bring sun screen, bug spray, inexpensive sunglasses, a hat that you can get wet and will stay on your head easily, water to drink and maybe a snack if you think you might need it. Bring watershoes or flipflops to wear before we get on the boards. The launch has gravel and usually folks don't like walking on gravel.
5. When: Arrive at the start time listed above so we can get your equipment fitted and be ready to start the lesson as soon as possible after the start time.
6. Where: Carefully read 'How to find us' above. Check GPS the night before so you know how long it takes to get to the park.
7. What to do if the weather is questionable? I check multiple detailed weather and radar forecasts. I will cancel the event about 2 hours before the start time if the forecasted wind is too strong OR if there is a strong chance of lightning based on forecasted thunderstorms heading our way during the event. If I don't cancel the event on Meetup; then the event will take place. If I cancel the event due to weather or whatever, you will be refunded (text me for a Zelle refund as your phone number is needed). You can also use the payment for the next time you paddle (LMK). Otherwise, we have a 24 hr cancellation refund policy for no-shows or those who cancel event day. If you can't make it, please cancel the day before with a text to 561.260.2628 (please not in the meetup comments).

See you on the water! :)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MEETUP DESCRIPTION:
If you're ready to try stand up paddle boarding but haven't had the opportunity yet, come on out! We'll supply the equipment. You just need to show up with your sense of adventure, have some fun and get a nice workout at the same time! You'll get a detailed lesson given by a certified instructor who has taught over 6,000 people how to paddleboard since 2013. After everyone gets comfortable on the paddleboards, we'll explore the area around Sawfish Bay Park with an eco-tour guide who is a certified Florida Master Naturalist.

1. Who should come? Any one who wants to learn how the basic skills needed to stand up paddle board in a safe, flat water environment. Wondering if you can do it? If you can stand (and also kneel), you can successfully standup paddleboard. :) Got medical issues? More questions? Contact me via text at 561.260.2628. Already know how to paddle? Come join us! We always have some regular paddlers that come out to join us.
2. What rental equipment will be provided? You will get a high quality paddleboard along with a paddle, leash and life vest.
3. How to secure your spot: RSVP for this event (even if you have your own board). THE COST OF RENTAL, LESSON & TOUR IS $45 (Credit Card, Venmo, Zelle). ADVANCED PAYMENT (at least 1 day) IS REQUIRED. If you have paddled with us before and need to rent a board it's $30 one day in advance. If you have your own board, it's $10 per person by event day. For Venmo; use @vivian-caylor & include the event date. For Zelle, the phone number is 561.260.2628 & inc the event date. If you have a credit card or other questions, please text me at 561.260.2628.
4. What should you bring? Other than your sense of fun and adventure, you need to wear clothes that you can get wet in. Most folks don't fall into the water but it's a watersport so it's OK to get wet. :) It's advisable to bring sun screen, bug spray, inexpensive sunglasses, a hat that you can get wet and will stay on your head easily, water to drink and maybe a snack if you think you might need it. Bring watershoes or flipflops to wear before we get on the boards. The launch has gravel and usually folks don't like walking on gravel.
5. When: Arrive at the start time listed above so we can get your equipment fitted and be ready to start the lesson as soon as possible after the start time.
6. Where: Carefully read 'How to find us' above. Check GPS the night before so you know how long it takes to get to the park.
7. What to do if the weather is questionable? I check multiple detailed weather and radar forecasts. I will cancel the event about 2 hours before the start time if the forecasted wind is too strong OR if there is a strong chance of lightning based on forecasted thunderstorms heading our way during the event. If I don't cancel the event on Meetup; then the event will take place. If I cancel the event due to weather or whatever, you will be refunded (text me for a Zelle refund as your phone number is needed). You can also use the payment for the next time you paddle (LMK). Otherwise, we have a 24 hr cancellation refund policy for no-shows or those who cancel event day. If you can't make it, please cancel the day before with a text to 561.260.2628 (please not in the meetup comments).

See you on the water! :)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MEETUP DESCRIPTION BELOW:
This section of the Loxahatchee River is very green and pretty and the houses along the way are further back from the shore. It's a fun paddle where we will check out a couple of side passages along the way. The Jupiter Fire Station for the address because it's the closest public bldg to the parking lot for the Limestone Creek Natural Area Kayak Launch.

1. Who should come? Any one is an intermediate paddler or stronger. No First Time Paddlers or paddlers who paddle very infrequently or can't keep up with a group. No Exceptions. Any one who wants to learn how to paddleboard should join our Fabulous First Timer meetups usually on Saturday mornings. Got Qs about joining this event? Text me at 561.260.2628.
2. How to secure your spot: RSVP for this event (even if you have your own board). If you need to rent a paddleboard; the cost of the rental is $30 paid via Venmo or Zelle at least one day in advance. If you have your own board, it's $10 per person by event day. For Venmo; use @vivian-caylor & include the event date. For Zelle, the phone number is 561.260.2628 & inc the event date. If you have a credit card or other questions, please text me at 561.260.2628.
3. When: Arrive at the start time listed above so we can get your equipment fitted if you are renting. If you have an inflatable board, please arrive early enough to inflate your board and be ready to go.
4. Where: Carefully read 'How to find us' section. Check GPS the night before so you know how long it takes to get to the launch location.
5. What to do if the weather is questionable? I check multiple detailed weather and radar forecasts. I will cancel the event by 6am if the forecasted wind is too strong OR if there is a strong chance of lightning based on forecasted thunderstorms heading our way during the event. If I don't cancel the event on Meetup; then the event will take place. If I cancel the event due to weather or whatever, you will be refunded (text me for a Zelle refund as your phone number is needed). You can also use the payment for the next time you paddle (LMK). We do have a 24 hr cancellation rental refund policy for no-shows or those who cancel event day. If you can't make it, please cancel the day before with a text to 561.260.2628 (please not in the meetup comments).
6. My goal has always been to create and maintain a community of paddlers. I love spending time on the water. It's so much better with friends, new and old. See you on the water at the Limestone Creek kayak launch.