KAYAK/SUP: Weeki Wachee Springs

Over 100 million gallons of groundwater flow out of this spring-fed river EACH day - enough to fill 150 Olympic-size swimming pools. This trip is sure to be a great time as we paddle through scenic surroundings.

We launch and paddle the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River upstream against an approximate 2 mph current. Now is a great time to get on the river and experience the less crowded and serene natural allure. Manatees are often seen on the paddle. Other sightings may include owls, otters, eagles, raccoons and numerous bird and fish species.

We paddle upriver for 4 miles before turning to go back downstream to Roger's Park. The current is swift and this is a narrow river, so paddling experience is required.

ARRIVAL TIME - No later than 9:00 am!
Be on time and don't be left behind.

Due to the length of the paddle this event is for intermediate and experienced paddlers only!

There is plenty of free parking and clean restrooms adjacent to the kayak launch.

Approximately 5 minutes before launch time, we will hold a MANDATORY pre-paddle safety briefing. Please do not get into your kayaks until AFTER the safety briefing is over. However, be prepared to launch immediately after the safety briefing.

This trip is exclusively for members of SunCoast Pedal & Paddle. No guests, pets, spouses, or 1's allowed on this trip.

Don't forget to bring: PFD and WHISTLE (required by law), water, water shoes, bug spray, itch relief, sunscreen, snacks/tofu, paddle leash, bilge pump, spray skirt, paddle float, etc.

UPON ARRIVAL! Please sign in on the "Participant Liability Waiver" (unless you have SP&P decals and have previously signed an annual waiver for 2024).

CANCELLATION POLICY: Since the demand to attend our paddling events is unusually high, we request that if your plans change and you won't be attending, that you remove your name from the "attendee list" as soon as possible! If you do not remove yourself from the list of attendees WITHIN 24 HOURS of the event, you will be marked as a "NO SHOW". If you have THREE "NO SHOW"s you will be dropped from the group.

FIRST TIMERS: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals are available for purchase prior to the event. The cost is $3 (Please help out with exact change!). By displaying the SP&P decal on your kayak, you will be exempt from signing a separate liability waiver on EACH trip you attend (instead, you will sign an annual waiver when you purchase the decals).