

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FPTA Region H Spring-Summer Paddling Skills Session
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Many of you have been waiting for the waters to get warmer... so what better way to get ready for our Spring-Summer paddling season, than to practice our paddling skills! Join us for this free kayak skills session sponsored by Region H, of the Florida Paddling Trails association, with collaboration from South Florida Paddlers!

We will be focusing on Safety, boat fit, gaining confidence on the water, how to precent capsizing, paddling stroke finesse, and rescues. Also, if there is a particular skill you are interested in practicing, then please let us know. We will make every effort to assist you. ACA-Certified Kayaking Instructors will be present, to support the session. 

We will be meeting at Virginia Key Beach North Point Park, next to the “lagoon”. The lagoon called Lamar Lake (Jimbo’s Lagoon for the old timers…), is a prime, sheltered location, which is ideal for paddling skills practice. If you wish to practice Paddle Float Rescues, then bring a paddle float. We will also have extra paddle floats for you to borrow.

There are manatees present in the lagoon at this time, so please  be respectful of ALL wildlife in the lagoon, and surrounding areas.

Time permitting, you are welcome to join us on an easy social paddle. 

Bring your own snacks and drinks.

All participants must wear a PFD and carry a signaling device (whistle), while on the water.

Meeting time:
Please plan to arrive between 9:00 AM. and 9:30 AM. The Skill Session will start PROMPTLY at 9:30 AM.

WHERE:
Virginia Key Beach North Park
3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Miami, Florida 33149
(Virginia Key)

What3Words location:
barns.seasonally.lives

GPS Coordinates
25°44’50.3448”N
80°8’45.9168”W

LEVEL:
This skills session is open to sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks, inflatables, and recreational kayaks WITH BULKHEADS and FLOTATION. This session is open to paddlers of all skill levels. Note: If your paddle craft is a standup paddle board, then you are welcome to join us on the water; however, we will not be doing any SUP skills clinics during this session.

LET US KNOW!
We will be focusing on techniques to If there is any particular skill, stroke, maneuver, rescue, etc., that you'd like practice, then PLEASE LET US KNOW!

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring our kayak and related gear (we do not provide kayaks). Bring sunblock, bug spray, and plenty of fluids. A PFD and sounding device must be worn on the water to participate in this event. Bring snacks (food is fuel...).

FACILITIES:
The Bathroom Facility, and outdoor showers at the PADL, Inc. concession will be available for this event (Note: This is Florida Paddling Trails Association Event. It is not sponsored by PADL, Inc.)

PARKING:
Please park on the lots on either side of the PADL, Inc. complex. There is an $8.00 Fee to enter the park.

Event Fee:
This is a FREE EVENT, provided as a Public Service to the paddling community, courtesy of Florida Paddling Trails Association, South Florida Paddlers, and ACA Certified Instructors. There is no fee for this event, other than the park entrance fee of $8.00. However, if you are not yet a member, then we encourage you to join the FPTA by visiting www.floridapaddlingtrails.com. This will be an INSURED event through the Florida Paddling Trails Association. We would appreciate your donations to defray insurance expenses. This event is offered by the Florida Paddling Trails Association, as a community service to the Paddling Community at large.

DISCLAIMER:
Each attendee is responsible for their own safety and preparedness. Participants acknowledge that kayaking has inherent risks that can result in accident, injury, and possibly even death. Participants, their heirs, their executors, and administrators, waive all and any claim, right, or course of action, against Florida Paddling Trails Association. South Florida Paddlers, and the organizer of this event, for or rising out of loss of life, or injury, damage, or loss of any description whatsoever, which may be suffered, or sustained of, or consequent of, participation in this activity. You are at your own risk. By clicking "Going" on the event, you accept these terms. Participants will also be required to sign a Florida Paddling Trails Association waiver, which will be provided at the event location.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/key-biscayne/fpta-region-h-spring-summer-paddling-skills-session/200029828088000
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Meetups, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029828088000?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=key+biscayne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Key Biscayne
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Virginia Key Beach North Point Park
- **lat**: 25.748092243919
- **long**: -80.15565
- **full address**: Virginia Key Beach North Point Park, 3989 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1022, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Frank Fernandez Alfert (https://allevents.in/org/frank-fernandez-alfert/26514609)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Virginia Key Beach North Point Park, 3989 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1022, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Frank Fernandez Alfert
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, Meetups, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FPTA Region H Spring-Summer Paddling Skills Session ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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