6/26/25 UPDATE: Thank you to Anne & Julie for making us aware that the Paddling Center has closed, making rentals at Shingle Creek no longer an option. We have changed this to a Bring Your Own Boat event. We'll do our best to find a September location where rentals are available.
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Ready to spend your morning on the water? Join us for a laid-back kayak adventure! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or brand new to kayaking, this is a fun, beginner-friendly way to enjoy nature and connect with great people.
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Location: Shingle Creek - Steffee Landing
4266 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 9am until 11:30ish
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Approximate Time On Water: 2ish hours
Difficulty Level: Beginner Friendly (see description below)
Bathrooms: Yes
Boat Rentals Available: Yes
Optional Picnic: Not this time
Fees: None
Where to meet: Find us at the Paddling Center structure at Shingle Creek at 9 am. The is located at the south east parking lot where shingle Creek crossed 192. We plan on being on the water as soon as possible hopefully by 9:10 am.
Hosts: Jody and Mary
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PARKING
Now that the Paddling Center is closed, we can park in the main lot.
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All experience levels are welcome on this trip! For experienced kayakers, we'll have a guide going a little faster and a little farther.
For brand-new kayakers or anyone that just wants to have a light paddle, we'll have a guide bring up the rear at a slower pace with a slightly shorter trip. Don't worry, we'll give you all needed instructions.
There is no way to get lost here, so you can go at your own pace and stay with the group or explore on your own.
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What to bring:
Anything you need to be comfortable on the water
- A water bottle (I suggest a reusable water bottle, as they are less likely to fall out of the kayak and become litter)
- Wear clothes that can get wet. It's unlikely that you will fall out of your boat, but things can get really splashy.
- Wear water shoes rather than flipflops. It's unlikely that you'll need to get out of the boat, but occasionally, we need to pull boats over a downed tree in shallow water. Flip flops tend to get lost or sucked into sand/mud.
- A way to protect your phone, if you are going to use it for pictures on the water. Again, it's unlikely that you will be in a situation where your phone will be in the water, but better safe than sorry.
- Sunscreen, hat, sun shirt, bug spray, etc...
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