[LianaB]

I have my own kayak and truck and like nice, leisurely paddles with lots of wildlife and birds. I know there is a Kayak Club, but evidently they don't meet during the summer. Avoiding the rain seems to be the major challenge.

[davekroupa]

Hi, I am David's wife and do not have my own Kayak or truck but love it do it. If you need a partner anytime call me at 832-439-8933, Lori, I am available at your disposal any time. Love the water period

[LianaB]

Hi David's wife
I know there are places to rent them, I'll give you a call later today.

[snowbird22154]

Originally Posted by LianaB

I have my own kayak and truck and like nice, leisurely paddles with lots of wildlife and birds. I know there is a Kayak Club, but evidently they don't meet during the summer. Avoiding the rain seems to be the major challenge.

Hi...
My wife and I love to go Kayaking and we sometimes go to Dunnellon as there you can rent $20 day and love to paddle up the rainbow river away from everything and also they have a bus that (if you want) will take you "upriver" so that you don't have to paddle "against" the current but we like it either way.
We have thought a couple times about "buying" a Kayak but don't have the car or area to keep it and like the fact that you can just "leave it" when your through for the day.
We love the water and love the scenery as well as going back in nature but haven't found a lot of people interested in paddling. We are quiet type people who love the outdoors and enjoy "quality" people.
If you think you might be interested send us a message

[FLSun]

I own a kayak and would like to meet with a few people for some casual kayaking.

[babynurse]

check out the Discovery Kayak web site. Ryan Toler does the demos in the Villages, and leads small group trips. Great guy!

[LianaB]

I did look at the Discovery Kayak web site; they really should put up some pricing for the tours. I sent an email for more info. Thanks for the suggestion.

[LianaB]

Originally Posted by snowbird22154

Hi...
My wife and I love to go Kayaking and we sometimes go to Dunnellon as there you can rent $20 day and love to paddle up the rainbow river away from everything and also they have a bus that (if you want) will take you "upriver" so that you don't have to paddle "against" the current but we like it either way.
We have thought a couple times about "buying" a Kayak but don't have the car or area to keep it and like the fact that you can just "leave it" when your through for the day.
We love the water and love the scenery as well as going back in nature but haven't found a lot of people interested in paddling. We are quiet type people who love the outdoors and enjoy "quality" people.
If you think you might be interested send us a message

We should get together! My friend brings her Yorkie and he loves it. It's a very relaxing hobby, but good exercise too. I'll pm you

[kittygilchrist]

Try Juniper Run...in Ocala forest.

[Bonnevie]

also Lake Griffin State Park in Leesburg has rentals


Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe and kayak rentals with a nearby sandy launch area are available at Lake Griffin State Park. Your scenic canoe or kayak ride will provide you access to the Dead River and the southwest shoreline of Lake Griffin.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by LianaB

I have my own kayak and truck and like nice, leisurely paddles with lots of wildlife and birds. I know there is a Kayak Club, but evidently they don't meet during the summer. Avoiding the rain seems to be the major challenge.

My husband used to kayak with The Villages. This is the group that starts people off on Lake Mira Mar (?) near the Hacienda Rec Center. He had a great time with them and enjoyed the many wilderness areas into which they kayaked, not the sort of areas one would want to kayak alone. You might like to try this group.

[The Gerbs]

Hubby & I are long-term kayakers. Many years in New Jersey and the north eastern rivers. What are the precautions for the alligators in our Florida waters?

[John_W]

When I was in my 20's I lived in Pensacola for six years and my crew at work and myself took Black Water River State Forest canoe trips about ten times over the years. I just checked and they are still in operation and have only raised their price from the 70's price of $15 to today's price of $25.

What's unique is they meet you at the end point where you park your car. They transport you up river while pulling a trailer with six canoes. The average trip is about six hours down river, which allows time for stopping to eat and swim along the way. It was really beautiful and in all those trips, I never once saw any snakes or alligators.

I haven't driven from TV to Pensacola, but it's about 3-1/w hours down I-10 from Tallahassee to the State Park, that can give you a rough idea.

Blackwater Canoe Rental.

[LianaB]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Try Juniper Run...in Ocala forest.

That one is definitely on my To Do list! We thought about going last Sunday but I prefer weekdays when it's quieter and the drop-off/pickup service is not so booked up.

[LianaB]

[QUOTE=John_W;915158]When I was in my 20's I lived in Pensacola for six years and my crew at work and myself took Black Water River State Forest canoe trips about ten times over the years. I just checked and they are still in operation and have only raised their price from the 70's price of $15 to today's price of $25.

What's unique is they meet you at the end point where you park your car. They transport you up river while pulling a trailer with six canoes. The average trip is about six hours down river, which allows time for stopping to eat and swim along the way. It was really beautiful and in all those trips, I never once saw any snakes or alligators.

I haven't driven from TV to Pensacola, but it's about 3-1/w hours down I-10 from Tallahassee to the State Park, that can give you a rough idea.

Blackwater Canoe Rental.

This looks like a fun place, but it is 5-1/2 hours from The Villages. It would be nice to kayak somewhere that you could swim, too!