Paddleheads since 1993, the SW Florida Paddling Club is a group of friends who paddle around Lee/Collier Counties and beyond to enjoy natural Florida environment and wildlife. Contact the trip coordinator to RSVP and get trip details (length, conditions, recommended gear). Some trips are too long for beginners. Paddlers are responsible for their own safety and comfort. Bring pfd, water, food, sun protection, extra clothes. If you arrive 30 min before launch you'll have plenty of time to unload and park so we can launch on time. Any questions? Call, email,come to a meeting.

LOCAL PADDLING TRIPS/EVENTS
Sun May 13 Mother's Day Paddle up Hickey Creek with Steve and Jeanette Launch 9AM

Sat-Sun May 19-20 Longboat Key Challenge. Paddle races: short, long, sprint. www.longboatkeychallenge.com/

Sun May 27 launch 9am Clam Pass naples, parking lot end of Seagate Drive, $8 parking fee unless you have Naples Beach Pass. No trailers. Easy paddle, all skills, paddle through beautiful mangrove tunnels, lakes, then stop off at the beach. Pat 239-410-0167 Contact napleskayakcompany.com for rental info.

Sat June 9, 2012 Lettuce Lake (DeSoto County)trip w/Lunch at Nav A Gator. Launch 9:30am, free parking. bring water, sunscreen, hats, money for lunch. Directions: I75 north, exit 164, take 17 north (toward Arcadia), turn left at 761, turn left at Lettuce Lake Rd, follow signs to Lettuce Lake Boat Ramp.

Wed Jun 13 SWFLPC mtg: 7pm Agenda: paddle trips, discuss old ones, plan new ones. Rutenberg Pk Bldg near South Pointe & Cypress Lake (Ft Myers) Info Pat 239-410-0167

Oct 18-21 Paddlers Rendevous 2012 Marianna FL (multi kayak club get together)

Nov 8-11 Tomoka State Park, car camping & kayaking trip