What we’re about
Meeting new people is a challenge and do you ever find yourself having more than enough things to do but no one to do it with. Expect an eclectic mix of activities ranging from happy hours to movies, plays or concerts, live music, dancing, and outdoorsy stuff like kayaking or bicycling and more (whatever randomly pops in our heads or you suggest). Expect food of some sort before, after or during many events.
This group is for people who don't take themselves too seriously and want to meet others in small groups.
If you want to be an event host so you may post an outing just let us know. The cool thing about hosting is you pick, the what, where and when of things that you want to do!
Please invite others to join our group to help it be vibrant.
Welcome aboard!
Don't send instant messages through meetup to folks you haven't met. Propositions to meet outside of meetup events to a virtual stranger is creepy. Of course a relevant message to an event host regarding an upcoming meetup is different.
Thank you for that consideration.
Players there are plenty of other sites if you just want to hook up one on one, don't make folks feel unsafe here. If you have done a meetup with someone and want to send them a good to see/meet you followup to me that is totally different, but if they do not reply or aren't interested don't be a "meetup creep". Of course it's great if folks "meetup" and some magic develops. So please remember while it is fun to "meetup", this group is not "hookup.com" or "match.com". Not everyone here is single or seeking a romance.
Remember if you receive an unsolicited message or suspicious or inappropriate behavior, please report it to Paul S, it is grounds for immediate dismissal of violating party. They probably are spamming others here and in other groups. We will ban them.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY POLICY:
By joining this group, RSVPing to events, and attending events, you are confirming that you have read, understand, accept and are legally bound by the following:
1. Random-Fun-Stuff-I-Want-To-Do-On-a-Short-Notice-Club is a meetup group. Attending events or trips is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us by you is at your own risk. You assume the risk for any guest you bring, adult or minor.
2. By joining Random-Fun-Stuff-I-Want-To-Do-On-a-Short-Notice-Club as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the group, it's organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, other members and guests from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons who may accompany you in these endeavors, adult or minor.
3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member and their guests in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts.
4. Any social events or trips that Random-Fun-Stuff-I-Want-To-Do-On-a-Short-Notice-Club sponsors, holds or provides information about will fall also under the same Disclaimer and Liability guidelines listed above.
5. Negative or adversarial comments, posts or actions will result in removal and banning of the offending party.
For biking events we recommend, https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-cycling/
For Kayaking check out: https://www.meetup.com/sandy-feet-kayak-adventures/events/
Click for full calendar > https://www.meetup.com/Random-Fun-Stuff-I-Want-To-Do-On-a-Short-Notice-Club/events/calendar/
We did this a couple times it was lovely! Beautiful sunset and night time lights on bridges and buildings! A vibrant downtown on a Saturday night.
Sunset is 809pm.
Possible drinks or food afterwards. https://www.ricksontheriver.com/ Sometimes they have live music 7 to 11pm.
Go here for photos or here and
hit play slideshow (option 2) to see photos from prior event,
or click right photos/
We will put in at the dog park, and maybe go to Ricks on River afterwards. We will paddle down to the Convention Center and return. The waterway will be busy so please be serious about lighting on your yak. A hand-held flashlight will NOT be safe. Battery operated Christmas lights and a bright white light would be very safe and cool at the same time.
Parking may fill so you need to park cattycornered across street at basketball courts.
Some folks may kayak 4 miles some less. 4 miles might be easy for someone experienced or in great shape, but next to impossible if not experienced or in poor shape. It is out and back so if you get tired you may turn around and go back, but tell the group you are doing that and wait for us to return to secure kayak unless you brought your own.
It's not fair to the group if someone comes and is way slower or needs someone else to take them back to the launch part way into the paddle. Please be self aware if you can do this.
CHOICES BRING YOUR OWN KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD OR RENT
You are not guaranteed a rental kayak unless you receive confirmation. "Own" equipment just show up with event fee or pay at link.
Please pay at below link to secure your spot.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/funbiketrips/items/462734/availability/1196184743/book/?full-items=yes
You are not guaranteed a spot or a kayak unless paid at FAREHARBOR.
First come first served. We trailer in boats for PAID and CONFIRMED reservations, there is no company onsite.
- $10 members bringing their own equipment! (covers event fee-pay at event or in advance at FAREHARBOR link)
- $37.50 includes (Perception Standard single kayak, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance @FAREHARBOR link
- $49.50 includes (ENJOY KAYAK single kayak with captain chair, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance online,
- $69.50 includes (tandem (double) kayak, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance,
If RENTING you do NOT have a boat until you pay at FAREHARBOR. Some folks RSVP on meetup then wait to reserve and wonder why the day before event all the boats are prereserved by others and they can not attend. Don't be that guy/girl.
We have room for extra OWN folks but rentals fill very fast. Rental trailer size is limited. There are no onsite rentals.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
By registering and participating in this meetup, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:
I understand that the activities herein involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself and all children accompanying me. I agree to waive all claims which I, or any member of my family, or my heirs, executors or assigns, may have against this meetup or its agents for damages or injury sustained as the result of participation.
Cancellations: Inclement weather (heavy rain, heavy wind, lightning) may cause cancellation with full refund. If YOU cancel more than 72hrs before event= full refund Cancel within 48 and 72 hours hrs before event credit towards your next RSVP Cancel with less than 48 hours no refunds or credit, Regarding weather we will cancel for lightning or severe wind. We do not cancel for a summer shower. It's Florida.
Please get there 10-15 minutes early to set up, as the paddle will start punctually.
Free parking.
Arrive early we have a lot of people coming. Later arrivals will have to park across or down street.
Regarding weather we will cancel for lightning or severe wind. We do not cancel for a summer shower. It's Florida.
If bringing your own kayak Paul or another attendee will help you get it to launch, just ask.
RENTALS INCLUDE LIGHTS AND PFD.
OWN folks bring your own lights and pfd and vessel of course too. The more lights the better!
Please join the Tampa Bay Kayaking and Paddling | Facebook group.
See other rsvps at https://www.meetup.com/sandy-feet-kayak-adventures/events/300590214/
This will fill! Snooze you lose. 😴
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- WildLife PADDLE John Chesnut Sr Park -Eco Paddle -8 Rentals Avail- must reserveJohn Chesnut Sr. Park, Palm Harbor, FL
-Eco Paddle - celebrate spring with Mother Nature
Event Leader WildBill gets credit for showing us this gem.
Wild Life PADDLE John Chesnut Sen. Park down Brooker Creek. Kayak or SUP should be good, very quiet water. .Note Chesnut not Chestnut.
We can go out eat afterwards if there is interest.
This is a Magnificent park with the most and friendliest birds and animals in Pinellas. I have seen as many 30-Gators, 38-Deer, Gopher Tortoise, Armadillo and 100's of birds and a few snakes! There are bath houses and water fountains. You will need a kayak or Canoe, sun hat, and a 1 qt/ltr bottle you can refill, and Binoculars if you have them. Feel free to hike the trails before and go to observation stand just down path from boat ramp.
Meet at boat ramps / Launch, 1st left after entering the park. I'll have white Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Drop your boat then park in next lot just past boat ramp to save $2 parking.
See 78 photos from May paddle. https://www.meetup.com/sandy-feet-kayak-adventures/photos/33569047/513217146/
74 More Photos
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Some folks may kayak 3 miles some less. 3 miles might be easy for someone experienced or in great shape, but next to impossible if not experienced or in poor shape. It is out and back so if you get tired you may turn around and go back, but tell the group you are doing that.
NEW POLICY All rentals must pay online with credit card at FAREHARBOR You are not guaranteed a spot or a kayak unless you have paid at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/funbiketrips/items/462734/availability/1348457644/book/?full-items=yes
. First come first served. We trailer in boats for PAID and CONFIRMED reservations, there is no company onsite.
- $10 members bringing their own equipment! (covers event fee-pay at event)
- $37.50 includes (Perception Standard single kayak, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance @FAREHARBOR link
- $49.50 includes (ENJOY KAYAK single kayak w captain chair, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance online (keep butt dryer),
- $69.50 includes (tandem (double) kayak, paddle, pfd, and event fee) pay in advance,
PLEASE so we may paddle away at posted time, be punctual!
We have room for extra OWN folks but rentals fill very fast. Rental trailer size is limited. There are no onsite rentals.This event always fills so rentals reserve now and pay Sandy Feet Kayak Adventures online at
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/funbiketrips/items/462734/availability/1196184794/book/?full-items=yes
so you are IN! Own folks just show up with event fee, no reservation needed.Cancellations: Inclement weather (rain, wind, lightning) may cause cancellation with full refund. If you cancel more than 72hrs before event= full refund Cancel within 48 and 72 hours hrs before event credit towards your next RSVP Cancel with less than 48 hours no refunds or credit,
We do not monitor the RSVP list on meetup, if SANDY FEET was not paid at FareHarbor you are not on the going list, regardless if you RSVP'd on meetup. The rental roster is created by payment at FareHarbor.
Only contact SANDY FEET via phone 727.200.3142
If bringing your own kayak Paul will help you get it to launch just ask.
PLEASE so we may paddle away at posted time, be punctual!
We have room for extra OWN folks but rentals fill very fast. Rental trailer size is limited. There are no onsite rentals.
Want a custom multi day tour? Coming soon.
This will fill! Snooze you lose. 😴
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Have you joined our Tampa Bay Kayaking and Paddling Facebook Group to see photos of past events (maybe including you!) plus other ideas and discussions? Please click above link and join and tag yourself in photos!
You will need to sign a waiver. By attending you assume all risk of participation.
We can go out eat afterwards if there is interest.
Plesae also rsvp at https://www.meetup.com/sandy-feet-kayak-adventures/events/300589772/ that helps attendance plus you will see more attendees and more Q and A.