Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group

You must register and sign the Sierra Club Waiver at:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0000192dstIAA

This is a paddle for experienced intermediate kayakers who are comfortable paddling at a moderate rate of 2.5 to 3 mph for a total of about 4 hours with a break for lunch.

Please do not sign up for this paddle if you have an inflatable kayak, a folding kayak, a recreational kayak or a stand up paddleboard that does not have water tight, sealed compartments, because they can sink.

It will be more fun and safer if we paddle as a group. Please paddle within about 10 boat lengths of the other kayakers.

Please arrive about 9:30 am so we can launch about 10 am.

DIRECTIONS: It is about 3 miles from where you turn onto Faver Dykes Road to the Faver Dykes Boat Ramp. It is the second boat ramp on Faver Dykes Road. When you see the first sign for a kayak launch, do not turn off yet. Continue past the first sign until you arrive at Faver Dykes Boat Ramp.

There is a state park entrance fee of $5 per car which is payable in cash or using a QR code. The fee is waived if you have an annual Florida State Park Pass and display it on your dashboard.

There are restrooms at the Faver Dykes Boat Ramp.

Please bring a kayak, PFD, whistle, water, sunscreen and lunch or a snack.

The Sierra Club wants you to be safe when paddling and requires that you wear a Type 3 or a Type 5 PFD which goes all the way around your chest at all times while you are paddling during a Sierra Club Meetup event. A PFD that is only a belt or a vest is not a Type 3 or a Type 5 PFD.

Total time on land and water: 4.5 - 5 hours
Total paddling distance: 8 - 10 miles
Tides: High 11:20 am; Low 6:15 pm
Kayaking level: experienced intermediate

If your plans change and you will not be going, please change your status from "going" to "not going" on the Meetup page for this event so we have correct information regarding who will be going to this event.

Please check this website in the afternoon or the evening the day before the paddle to see if there is a postponement due to a bad weather forecast. If a postponement is not posted by noon the day before the paddle, we will paddle the next day at the scheduled time for the paddle

Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement among participants, leaders, volunteers and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment. Dangerous or hateful behavior will not be tolerated. We will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

PLEASE SIGN WAIVER by clicking on this link AFTER clicking attend event:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000019OloIIAS

Join me on a 5-mile paddle on Lofton Creek. We will begin at the Melton O. Nelson Memorial Park boat ramp and head north for 2.5 miles before turning around to head back. This is an easy, winding paddle with shaded areas and beautiful scenery. Bathrooms available in the free parking lot. You must wear a life jacket. No fanny pack type is allowed. Bring water, snacks, hat, and sunscreen.

Kayak rentals are available. Click on the link to reserve: http://www.ameliaadventures.com/amelia-island-kayak-rental/

Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.

* Help the environment by following these tips: Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle. Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

You must register and sign a Sierra Club waiver on line at:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000016SwLGIA0

We will meet at Hood Landing Boat Ramp - 12925 Hood Landing Road, Jacksonville. Please arrive no later than 9:30 am and be ready to launch boats by 10 am.

Bring water and bug spray. A Personal Float Device (PFD) level 3 or 5 and your own kayak. You must wear your PFD.

There are no restrooms at the launch site.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled.
Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
* Help the environment by following these tips: Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle. Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leaders direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.