About us
Welcome to TC Paddlesports. Whether your a kayaker, Canoeist or SUP'er there are activities for you! This group is sponsored by the Trinity Coalition, the non-profit that manages the Trinity River National Water Trail. Please check out our website at https://trinitycoalition.org/ .
When attending trips please arrive early enough before the posted departure time so you can load you boat and be ready to go. We require participants wear a personal flotation device (life jacket)
All members are encouraged to post ideas for trips as long as they are safe and within their abilities. Please feel free to get involved or ask questions.
Be aware that all participants are responsible for there own safety, if you feel a trip is being conducted in a unsafe manner or above your skill level you may leave the activity.
Hope to see you on the water!
Upcoming events
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Basic Kayak Skills Class Fort Worth
TC Paddlesports at Panther Island, 480 N Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX, USThis class will be held at TC Paddlesports in Fort Worth.
If you've ever tried a kayak, you know it is not always easy to get it to do what you want. This 5+ hour class will cover the 6 basic strokes, equipment, safety, and how to do a rescue in the event of a capsize. By the end of the class you will be able to maneuver your kayak with ease, and you will know when to paddle and when to stay on shore, as well as how to rescue and be rescued.
Our teachers are all ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
$70 Includes all equipment: boat, paddle, and PFD (life jacket).
Bring sunscreen, hat, drinking water, lunch or snack, water friendly footwear (closed toed shoes), and appropriate non-cotton clothing. A change of clothes is recommended for after the class.
The first part of the class will be on land (in the shade). Then we will break for lunch/snack and the second part will be on the water, finishing with wet exits and rescues (optional).Prepayment or confirmation required (not just an RSVP Here on Meetup.) If you do not want to prepay you have to at least leave a message or call me so I can hold your spot. RSVP's alone are not enough to confirm your spot. Payment must be made in advance by clicking HERE
Refunds will be made if weather forces a cancellation and you do not want to wait for a future date.A contact phone number is required to confirm but is confidential.
If you have your own boat and gear please feel free to bring it.
For more information call 214 478-7856.2 attendees
Hunter's Moon Halloween Paddle
TC Paddlesports at Panther Island, 480 N Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX, USJoin us for our annual Spooky Paddle under the full Hunters Moon.
For this last Full Moon Paddle during the spooky season we are adding a Halloween Costume and Boat decorating Contest with prizes.
Bring your best spooky paddling attire and materials to make your ride spooky as well.
Check in at 5 PM. Arrive earlier if you want to get a head start on your boat design. We will have goody bags for the treat section of the evening and then a contest for the best costumes and tricked out boats. If you are renting, bring bling to pimp your ride for the evening.
between 6:15-6:30 we will hit the water to enjoy the fading light and get the most out of the full moon.
As always, we will paddle into the sunset, through the spooky forest, then return to see the moon high over the city lights.We will meet at TC Paddlesports by 5 PM (earlier is fine) We will launch at approx 6:15 PM from the Panther Island Beach.
Sunset 6:45 PM. Moonrise 6:15 PM. So the moon will already be up before the sun goes down.This is a beginner friendly trip of about 4 miles.
Rentals available
Lights vests and guide provided.
$50 per person single kayak
$90 2 person kayak or canoe
$45 Stand Up Paddleboard (1 person)
Included with Deluxe Adventurer Season Pass, but preregistration is required so we know to save you a spot.
Location: 480 N Taylor St. Fort Worth, TX
682 682-1313 To reserve a boat you can reserve using the link: https://www.adventuresunlimitedpaddling.com/shop/full-moon-paddleIf you have your own equipment you are welcome to join us. There is no launch fee but we request a donation to Trinity Coalition or a tip for our guides. Lights are available for $5 rental. (Required bright white light on stern that can be easily seen).
Bring water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, as well as clothes and shoes that can get wet (YOU WILL HAVE TO STEP INTO THE WATER).
You must leave a phone number when you RSVP for contact in case of weather cancellations. Call me with any questions or comments. 214 478-7856.
Parking is free weekends and after 6 on weekdays.Alternative parking is at 395 Purcey St. at Panther Island Pavilion Parking.
(We reserve the right to move the date slightly if the weather is bad since the Moon stays visually full for 3 days.)6 attendees
Past events
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