Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers

06/04/2026

Impromptu Paddle
Midnight Pass and Neville Preserve

When: Friday, June 4, 2026

Location: Turtle Beach Park, 8918 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Schedule: Meet at 900am; paddles in the water by 9:30. The plan is to be back by 12:30.

This trip will cover approximately 5-7 miles, with the intent of paddling through Midnight Pass and along the coast. After a break, we will come back in and explore the Jim Nevill Marine Preserve.

Low tide 8:30am
High tide 2:30pm
Wind from the east at 10 mph

Required / Suggested
Kayaks 14 feet or longer with bulkheads or other means of floatation.
PFDs and sprayskirts required.
Adequate hydration
Wear sun protective layers and/or sunblock.

Contact:
Libby Wolf
216-337-8400

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06/01/2026

Ring in the new month with a newsletter! Find out what Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers have been up to and adventures to come in June at: https://mailchi.mp/526ae62cdba2/tbsk-news-march-10987229?e=986db18929

05/28/2026

Another clip from our Greenland skills practice session last week. Tom Malone works with Claudia Veihl on sculling and a balance brace. Then he wanders off because...well...she's got it! 😊 Video by Tim Driskell.

With Florida heat ratcheting up, TBSK's next few months of training sessions will focus on rescues. Let's get wet! Check TBSK's event calendar for details and registration.

Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers - Greenland Paddle Practice 3

05/27/2026

Want to find out how Paddle Florida can connect you to an inspiring, meaningful adventure with fellow outdoor enthusiasts? Executive Director Janice Hindson will join us for TBSK's general meeting at 7PM on June 23 to share Paddle Florida's 2026-27 season of multi-day trips, which will encompass waterways from the western Panhandle to the Florida Keys. This online program is open the general public. Register at: https://www.tbsk.club/event-6710555?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=6/27/2026

05/27/2026

Happy World Otter Day! Where were you the last time you spotted an otter while paddling? Feel free to share a photo.

05/26/2026

Scenes from TBSK's Greenland skills practice last week. During a balance brace, Scott Jantz demonstrates how arching and un-arching his back gets the kayak on and off of him during the last part of a roll. This maneuver can also be practiced by hanging onto the bow of another kayaker's boat. Video by Tim Driskell.

Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers - Greenland Paddle Rescue 1 - Gandy Beach - ...

05/20/2026

Tom Malone shared his Greenland-style kayaking expertise with Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers yesterday as we practiced strokes, finding our boat’s edge, balance braces, sculling, and rolls. Brand new material for some, great refresher for others.

05/16/2026

Picnic day paddle out of Fort Hamer Park along the Manatee River today. Some dolphin sightings, one shark, and several “fevers” of cownose rays. We were also excited to welcome five paddlers to their first TBSK outing and christen a new trip leader. Well done, Robby Bieber!