Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Paddleboard with St. Johns Co. Parks&Rec

This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation and the Sierra Club have partnered to provide military veterans with all abilities the opportunity to paddleboard our unique waterways in SJC.

We will explore Deep Creek. This rural area is part of the St Johns River Management District and jointly owned by the state. The wetland/swamp is part of the St Johns River floodplain.

There are NO restrooms on site.

Please register and sign the Sierra Club waiver online NOW. The link is:
https://tinyurl.com/yzyj2u43

DIRECTIONS:
The closest address is 7975 State Rd 207, Hastings, FL 32145. If you are heading west on 207 (towards Hastings) you will go through the light where 206 and 207 meet. You will then make the next U-turn and move over to the right lane (headed back to St. Augustine), there is a paved path on the right side just before you get back to the light at the 207/206 intersection. Look for a brown sign that says boat ramp on the right hand side.

The trip will be approximately 2.5 hours; this includes a half hour for signing in, acquiring and fitting gear, and a mini paddling class. If you are bringing your own board or kayak please be sure to have a paddle and PFD (cannot be the type that self-inflate).

It is recommended that you bring:
- Headlmap
- Shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet (They must say on your feet for the entire duration of the trip.)
- Water
- Snack
- Rain Jacket
It is also recommended that personal items be secured in your vehicle or a dry bag, dry bags will not be provided. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or destroyed items.
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Our Sierra Club Northeast Florida partners with the YMCA to provide outdoor activities for current and former military members and their families. The goal of Military Outdoors is to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice.