Mosquito Lagoon Paddlers Upcoming Events
Please keep in mind that the club requires that each participant wear a properly fastened PFD. The Coast Guard also requires that every paddler must have a whistle. Always bring plenty of food and water for yourself. Because the club is affiliated with the American Canoe Association (ACA), each paddler must have a current liability waiver on file with the ACA. Non-members, in addition to filling out a waiver, must also pay $5.00, which is remitted to the ACA for liability insurance coverage. Non-members may participate in up to three (3) day paddle trips to see if they like club activities before they decide to join as a member. Our trips are rated on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the most intense. Expect every paddle to have its dangers and decide if it is right for you and your skill level. Most of all, plan to come and have a great time!
Wanna lead a trip? All trip leaders must take an orientation session before leading. For more information contact Ken Knapton at kayakinkenk@aol.com .
IMPORTANT!!! RSVP IS REQUIRED ON ALL PADDLES.
PLEASE LET TRIP LEADER KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON COMING TO A PADDLE SO HE OR SHE CAN CONTACT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION.
April 12 Saturday - Greenland-style II: Intermediate Skills. Training Session with world known Greenland Kayaker Instructor and Explorer Greg Stamer. Class size is limited to 6. Class is Full. This is an all day session.
A review of the canted-blade forward stroke and many of the items in Greenland I, especially low braces.
We'll enjoy a game of "sharky" to test and improve your bracing skills.
Side sculling workshop. For this high-brace technique we will split into pairs
and work in teams. In Greenland-style, side sculling often takes the place of
an extreme high-brace and is also a precursor to the roll. It is a “keystone”
technique that once learned enables you to progress quickly into a static brace
(balance brace) and a standard (layback) roll.
Chest sculling (precursor to forward leaning rolls).
Standard roll.
Time permitting there we’ll have a "rolling jam session" and we’ll work on a variety of Greenland rolls and
skills per participants’ interest.
To reserve your space, contact Mariam Mohsenin at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407)325-7596 for more details. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
April 13 Sunday - Skill session- All Levels. For Club Members only. We gladly welcome non-members joining the club on the same day. For more information, contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
April 15 - Tuesday - Monthly membership meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge,7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. Come for a presentation on Sante Fe and Suwannee Rivers 60 mile, 5 day kayak/camping trip that our club members went on. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407)325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com. Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Come early to eat and socialize.
April 19 Saturday- Moonlight Paddle through the mangroves with fishing Ken. We'll stop at JB's fish camp, so remember to bring money. Level 4. Must call prior to the day of the trip. Limited to 6 paddlers. Contact Ken at 386-689-4246 . PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
April 20 Sunday - Guana River Level 3 - Contact Ken Jernigan at 386-689-4246 for more details.PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso
What to bring?
April 18-20 - Friday-Sunday - Camping on Hontoon Island Level 3 Contact Richard Yost by March 21 so that camping reservations can be made. You are responsible for prepayment to Richard. Contact him at 386-295-8528 for more details..PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso. What to bring?
April 26 - Saturday - Spruce Creek paddle - Level 2 - Come explore the beautiful upper end of Spruce Creek with its blackwater and overhanging trees. We will paddle upstream for a mile or so and then paddle back downstream to the I-95 bridge or beyond. Downstream the creek broadens out, and we will paddle by salt marshes as the water becomes brackish. Bring your cameras and binoculars for a beautiful nature paddle, as well as water and a snack. Please note that there are few places to get out of our boats once we get started on this trip. RSVP required to Ellen Dewkett at edewkett@bellsouth.net or 386-756-0917. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring ?
April 27 Sunday – Maynard May Park in Edgewater. Come for a Paddle/ Potluck Lunch - All Levels - This is a great event for new paddlers to meet up with the club. For more information, contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 3 Saturday - The 20th Annual Halifax/Indian River Cleanup. 8:30-11:30. More information on this event will be posted later.
May 3rd & 4th Saturday - Sunday - RiverFest 2008, Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach from 10am until 6pm. Volunteers are needed. Our club is a sponsor. Please get involved with your club and volunteer anytime during the two days of festival. Contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com.
May 6 Tuesday - Monthly planning meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge, 7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407)325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com. Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Anyone interested in leading trips, joining committees, and helping plan the future of our club is welcome to attend.
May 10- Saturday - Skill session- All Levels. For Club Members only. We gladly welcome non-members joining the club on the same day. For more information, contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 11 - Sunday - Level 4 Halifax River from Dunlawton Bridge going south. Contact Ken Jernigan at 386-689-4246 for more details.PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 11 - Sunday - Level 2 Come for a leisurely paddle to Goodrich restaurant for a delicious breakfast. RSVP Required. Contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 17 - Saturday - Level 3 Silver River. Come see the monkeys. RSVP Required. Contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 18- Sunday – New Smyrna Beach Area , details to come Level 2 Contact Jan Kirchberger at (386)424-0888. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 18 - Sunday Level 3 - Fishing Trip for Sea Trout in the Lagoon. Contact Ken Jernigan at 386-689-4246 for more details. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to Bring?
May 20 - Tuesday - Monthly membership meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge,7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407) 325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com. Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Come early to eat and socialize.
Change May 24- May 25 - Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday thru Sunday- Kayak/ Car Camping trip. We'll know April 24 if the park will let us reserve the youth group campsite. If that is not possible, you need to reserve individual campsites. Call Mariam before reserving. To reserve your campsite Call 1-800-326-3521 or go to www.reserveamerica.com . Come for a paddle, a hike or ride your bicycle or do all. Tomoka is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 160 species sighted, especially during the spring and fall migrations. Visitors can stroll a one-half mile nature trail through a hardwood hammock that was once an indigo field for an 18th century British landowner. A museum houses artworks by artist Fred Dana Marsh, wildlife displays, Native American artifacts, and exhibits about Florida's history. Must RSVP if you want to paddle with us, so that we can plan for a variety of trips. For details, Mariam Mohsenin at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407)325-7596. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
May 31- Saturday – Winter Park Chain of Lakes – Level 2 RSVP Required. Contact Mariam Mohsenin at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407)325-7596. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
June 1- Sunday – Ponce De Leon Inlet Run Level 4 We’ll paddle to the lighthouse, and take a tour ( Admission is $5.00). We’ll have lunch at the restaurant, and paddle back to the put in location. Bring $$. If you don't have time for an all day event, just meet us at the lighthouse or for lunch. RSVP Required if you want to paddle with us. Contact Mariam Mohsenin at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407)325-7596. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso.What to bring?
June 1 - Sunday – Level 3 - Fishing Trip. Location up in the air. Contact Ken Jernigan at 386-689-4246 for more details.PFD and whistle are required on the paddle.If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website – http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?June 3 - Tuesday - Monthly planning meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge, 7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407) 325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com. Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Anyone interested in leading trips, joining committees, and helping plan the future of our club is welcome to attend.
June 7 Saturday - St. Johns River Cleanup 8:00 -11:30am. More information on this event will be posted later. June 8 Sunday - Skill session- All Levels. For Club Members only. We gladly welcome non-members joining the club on the same day. For more information, contact Jim and Deb Fletcher at 386-690-4706 or jimanddeb@cfl.rr.com. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso What to bring?
June 14 Saturday – Mark your calendar for a Demo Day by Sandy Point Progressive Sports in Daytona – This is your chance to test paddle kayaks from many manufacturers. Check out the link Sandy Point for more information and location when posted. This is not a club sponsored event/paddle, however we will be there to introduce the club to public and of course ! to check out the kayaks. June 15 Sunday- Juniper Springs Run Level 3. RSVP Required. Contact Mariam Mohsenin at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407)325-7596. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website - http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso.What to bring? June 17 - Tuesday - Monthly membership meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge,7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407)325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com. Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Come early to eat and socialize. June 21 Saturday – Bings Landing Exploratory Paddle with Richard Yost Level 3-4. RSVP Required. Contact Richard Yost at 1-386-441-9216 or 1-386-295-8528. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website -http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso.What to bring? July 1st Tuesday - Monthly planning meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge, 7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080. For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407)325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com.
Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Anyone interested in leading trips, joining committees, and helping plan the future of our club is welcome to attend.
July 15 Tuesday - Monthly membership meeting at Sea Treasure Restaurant & Lounge, 7 p.m. 109 Evergreen Ave.(& U.S.#1), Edgewater, 386-423-5080.For further information contact Mariam Mohsenin at (407)325-7596 or mohseninma@gmail.com.
Directions: Go south on US 1, past McDonald's. The restaurant is on the east side across from Edgewater Alliance Church. Come early to eat and socialize.
September 20 Saturday- International Coastal Cleanup, Volusia County. More information on this event will be posted later.
October 25 Saturday - DeLeon Springs Community Cleanup. More information on this event will be posted later.
November 27- 30 Thursday – Sunday - Level 3-4. Cayo Costa Island Thanksgiving Weekend. Accessible only by boat, Cayo Costa is one of the prettiest parks in the state. It offers white sand beaches, shelling and fishing. It gets full quickly so plan today for this trip. Call 1-800-326-3521 or go to www.reserveamerica.com to reserve your campsite. Michael has Campsite # 28 reserved with room for one other tent. These sites go fast, so reserve early. This trip involves paddling about 8 miles across Pine Island Sound in 3 legs of 2.5 to 3 miles each. We'll have a Thanksgiving Potluck dinner. Day paddles on Friday and Saturday may include a partial or full circumnavigation of La Costa Island. Lunch at Cabbage Key (reported to be an inspiration for Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise) is a possibility too. The sound can be challenging depending conditions and November weather can be unpredictable. Paddlers should be comfortable paddling in open water and have practiced both assisted and self rescues. For details, contact Michael Shugg at mshugg@comcast.net or 407-797-2591. RSVP required if you want to paddle with us. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. If you have not filled one out previously, you need to download and fill out a liability waiver from the ACA website - http://www.acanet.org/mlinks/online.lasso. What to bring ?
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