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# Non hosted event posted as FYI FPTA PaddleFest 2026 Registration

from $150.00

# PaddleFest & CT Reunion

## April 16-19, 2026

## Camp Kiwanis

## Silver Springs, FL 34488

### Water Events

  • Guided Paddles from 2 to 11 miles. Plus a self-guided 20-mile option for ambitious paddlers.
  • Paddle Strokes and Rescue Classes with Venture Outdoors’ Astrid Jackson at Mill Dam Lake

### Land Events

  • Self-guided tours of local attractions -
  • SWAP MEET: Participants are welcome to bring gear including kayaks they wish to sell or exchange. Please affix name, contact information and price to items.
  • CIRCUMNAVIGATIONAL TRAIL EXHIBIT: Story boards and mementos from CT Hall of Famers will be on display.
  • UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY EXHIBIT: Find out more about how the USCGA helps boaters.
  • FPTA STORE: Get FPTA merchandise including a variety of shirts, books and stickers.

### Catered Meals

  • Dinner (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night)
  • Continental Breakfast (Friday and Saturday Morning)
  • Farewell Breakfast (Sunday Morning)

### Social Gatherings

  • We are kicking off the 2026 PaddleFest/CT Reunion event in the Recreation Hall inside the Camp. Meet the volunteers, guides, sweeps and friends (Thursday night) along with our Guest Speaker.
  • VENDOR EXHIBIT AND SOCIAL AREA: See the latest and greatest in paddling gear and vessels. Come meet your vendors at the daily social hour (5:00—6:00 pm daily).
  • CT Reunion and FPTA Annual Awards (Saturday night)

### Lodging

  • Camp Kiwanis has plenty of room for tent camping,
  • Camp Kiwanis has 10 RV sites with electrical hookups only (no water or septic) - first come first serve.
  • For lodging outside Camp Kiwanis, we highly recommend making your reservations now

### Cancellation Policy

  • Before April 1, 2026- $50 Donation towards Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund
  • April 1, 2026 or after - No refund

### Helpful Links

2026 PaddleFest Webpage -
2026 PaddleFest Brochure -
PaddleFest Schedule -
Paddle Descriptions -
Class Descriptions -
Insurance Waiver -

### Registration

  • $150 for Current FPTA Members
  • $175 for Non-Members (Includes a FPTA Membership)
  • The optional half day Strokes and Rescue Classes with Astrid Jackson are $20 each
  • Please register each PaddleFest attendee individually

### To Register:

Select Registrant, optional Classes and Quantity of 1. If signing up for one or both Astrid’s Classes, you will choose the class and time in the next step. Click green [Add To Cart] box.
Fill out the Form- Name, Address, etc. Choose your paddles and/or classes. Click black [Add to Cart] box
Click green Shopping Cart in upper right corner of webpage.
Click green [Checkout] box.
Fill in Email and Payment Information
Review and Click black [Purchase] box
The last screen will be your receipt and you will receive an email Confirmation
Screenshots explaining the Registration Steps

### Problems with Registration?

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