Re: kAYAK CLUB
As a year long member of the Canoe and Kayak club, I can say that we have only seen gators on 2 of our many trips, and they were not interested in us. We have been told that there has never been an issue with the gators. As for 5 hour paddles, most of our paddles are 3 to 4 hours and as long as there is any current, the issue ususally is staying in the main stream and not getting caught in underbrush. It is a wonderful way to see the true Floirda.
As for closed membership: Yes currently membership is open only to those who are members and are renewing memberships. If there are less than 400 people who renew, then membership will be opened up again. right now we have 450+ and only 25+ have renewed.
But hey!!! a 2nd club is not a bad idea. We have two photography clubs, lots of different craft groups and don't get me started on the many card, majhong, and board games groups out there. We even have several biking clubs.
You just have to have people step up to the plate and be willing to take responsibility for organizing trips and dealing with safety, finding places to go. The canoe and kayak club has more saftey issues and liability issues than your regular TV organizations
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