KAYAK/SUP: Aimee (Emine) Sahin Memorial Paddle - Jigg's Landing ( 4 or 8 mi.)
Details
Aimee had paddled with members of our group for over a dozen years. Aimee passed away recently from cancer.
This paddle will include a brief Memorial Ceremony for Aimee, including strewing flower petals in the water and sharing fond remembrances of Aimee.
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The 4-mile course, which is suitable for beginners, will be around Ward Lake in the vicinity of Jigg's Landing at a slower pace.
The 8-mile course will paddle with the 4-mile group, then continue towards Linger Lodge and back.
IMPORTANT: Arrive no later than 8:00 am!
We launch promptly at 8:30 a.m. sharp (or sooner) for both the 4 and 8-mile paddles.
BE ON TIME, DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND!!!
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Ward Lake, also known as Bill Ebers Reservoir, is a 255-acre body of water on the Braden River. It provides most of the water to the City of Bradenton.
Jigg's Landing is an old fishing camp offering freshwater paddling opportunities on the Upper Braden River.
We paddle North for 1-mile to reach the Braden River Dam. We turn at the Dam and paddle around mangrove islands until we arrive at the southern entrance to the Braden River. We paddle south on the Braden River for 3 miles before turning around and returning to our launch.
This trip is for Suncoast Pedal & Paddle members exclusively.
No guests, pets, +1's and/or spouses allowed on this trip.
Upon Arrival: Please sign the "Participant Liability Waiver" BEFORE you get in the water (unless you have a SP&P decal).
IMPORTANT: Approximately 5 minutes before launch time, we will hold a MANDATORY pre-paddle safety briefing. Please do not get into your kayak until AFTER the safety briefing.
This is a popular boat launch, so please clear the launch area as soon as possible and be considerate of boaters.
DON'T FORGET: PFD and whistle (both required by law), and (optional) water, bug spray, itch relief, sunscreen, water shoes, snacks, paddle float, bilge pump, spray skirt, paddle leash, etc.
First Timers: SunCoast Pedal & Paddle (SP&P) decals are available for purchase prior to this event. The cost is $3 (Please help with exact change). By displaying the SP&P decal on your kayak, you will NOT have to sign the liability waiver on EACH trip you attend.