Kayaking adventure on Blackwater Creek in Seminole State Forest.

We'll be paddling Blackwater Creek downstream and back from our launch site. Water levels should be good for us to do a little exploring. This is a very cool, remote waterway. It's Jurassic Park from start to finish, but I can't promise any T. rex's. Maybe a green heron or two. Those are pretty exciting, and very vicious from what I hear.

You need to do two things with the state to join this outing:

1. A permit is needed for entry to Seminole State Forest off State Rte 44, west of Deland. If you register for this outing, you must call 352 589 1762. Ask for an entry permit for the month of June and they will email it to you.
2. Go to Passes - Florida State Forests You must register and pay a $2.00 fee online for the day use pass. A bit of a pain, but it is the way of the future.

Blackwater Creek is very isolated and far away from human habitation,
inaccessible by emergency services. This event is for intermediate to advanced kayakers, and it is expected that each attendee possesses an adequate level of physical fitness for 4 hours of paddling, half of which will be back upstream.

We will gather at 8:30 am at the Seminole State Forest entrance (locked gate) near Boggy Creek Camp off Route 44 in Cassia, west of the St Johns River bridge near Deland. From there we will follow a well-maintained dirt road deep into the forest.
We'll take a break in our boats at the halfway point, so bring plenty to drink and a healthy snack.
This event is about 4 hours in duration. It is for intermediate paddlers in good physical condition. Due to the narrow nature of much of this creek, we may encounter some fallen trees we would need to scooch our yaks over.

PFD's must be worn for this event, and a whistle must be on board in accordance with state regulations.

Kayaks must be at least 10 feet long. No inflatables.

If you are not feeling at the top of your game, do not sign up for this event. Covid is here to stay.