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• Kayaking – Hillsborough River - Lowry Park to Dam

  • When
    06/17/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Lowry Park Boat Ramp, 1204 W Flora St., Tampa, FL 33604

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  PLEASE REGISTER IF ATTENDING!!

  • Registration:  So I know who to expect, please register using the blue register button.
  • • NOTE:  If you have to cancel, please call me so we don’t wait for you in vain.
  • Guests:  If bringing guests with you, when registering, simply indicate the number of GUESTS you are bringing with you.  Do NOT include yourself in the Guest count.

  DETAILS:

  • Date / Time:  Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM
  • Location/Address:  Lowry Park Boat Ramp, 1204 W Flora St., Tampa, FL 33604
  • Google Maps:  https://goo.gl/maps/PtFYvreFwqXYpjmG6
  • Parking:  There is ample parking. Please don’t use the trailer parking spots unless you have one.
  • Launch:  There is a kayak and boat launch ramp, restrooms and the normal park facilities.
  • What to bring:  Snacks, drinks, cover up, sunscreen, and bug repellant.
  • Trip Hosts:  Anette & Frank Paul

  ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • We will pass by several other parks on our way to the dam. The round trip is 6-7 miles, and the current is normally very slow due to the dam.
  • Any questions, please call Anette Paul at 513-293-0093

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• 2022 Captain's Laundry Race and Pirate Rendezvous

  • When
    06/18/2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The DBC Clubhouse will be the base of operations.

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  SAFETY FIRST AND FUN WILL FOLLOW!!!

  • • Get your water squirting devices and join the raucous crowd searching for the Captain's Laundry!
    • Decorate your boat, dress like a pirate, and come out for a rowdy day!!
    • One hour prior to the race there will be water fights while kayaking and paddling, until all are throughly soaked.
    • Once the race begins, one needs to keep an eye out fo the Captain's Laundry.
    • There will be 7 items of his laundry on floats along the course.
    • Whoever completes the course and has the most laundry will be deemed the winner!
    • NO WATER BALLOONS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED!!!
  • Date / Time:  Saturday,  June 18, 2022 / 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Attendees:  DBC Members and Invited Guests (limited to 2 guests per adult member)
  • Participant Boat Types:  
  • • Kayaks
    • Standup Paddleboards
    • Any vessel meant to be paddled
  • Tide:  +2.8 ft. at 3:35 PM
  • Schedule of Events:  
  • • 11:00 AM - Checkin on the West porch and parade of costumes
    • 12:00 PM - Warm up, raucous water blasting. Bombard your competitors with water, show off your costumes and have some fun!!
    • 1:00 PM - Race Start
    • 4:00 PM - Race Ends (time limit)
    • 4:00 PM - Post race pot luck dishes, soda, beer, etc. and Awards.
  • Awards:  Awards for best pirate, best boat, race winner, and anything we think deserves an award!
  • Registration:  Online registration is required.  Members are expected to register by clicking on the blue "Register" button on this page.
  • • Instructions and Waiver:  
    • • By registering online for the event, you are agreeing to all of the terms outlined in the Captain's Laundry Race Instructions document and in the Captain's Laundry Race Registration and Waiver document.  A copy of the instructions and Waiver are located at the following link: 
        Open Captain's Laundry Race Instructions and Waiver PDF
      • The online registration form provides a checkbox where you will indicate you agree with these terms.
      • Should you have a problem registering online, please print and sign a copy of this form and bring it to the check-in on the morning of the race.
  • Host:  Carol Elwood
  • What to Bring:  Bring a dish to share for the awards party.  DBC will provide beer, wine, water, and sodas.
  • Protect Our Environment:  NO water balloons allowed (not even bio-degradable balloons, as they take 4 years to de-grade)

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• Kayaking - Bioluminescence in Safety Harbor

  • When
    07/29/2022
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Safety Harbor City Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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  PLEASE REGISTER IF ATTENDING!!

  • Registration:  So I know who to expect, please register using the blue register button.
  • • NOTE - Size Limit is 15 people max:  If you have to cancel, please call me so we don’t wait for you in vain.
  • Guests:  If bringing guests with you, when registering, simply indicate the number of GUESTS you are bringing with you.  Do NOT include yourself in the Guest count.

  DETAILS:

  • Date / Time:  Friday July 29, 2022 / 6:30 PM
  • Dinner:  Bring your dinner and enjoy the company of other DBC members while dining under the shelter at the marina. 
  • Location:  Safety Harbor City Marina
  • Address:  110 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
  • Tide:  Low tide is at 8:24 PM
  • Launch:  We plan to launch at 7:30 PM.  There is a kayak launch at the marina.
  • What to bring:  Bring a light-stick, a bright flashlight, and drinking water for kayaking.  Bring your own food and drinks if joining us for dinner.
  • Trip Host:  Carol Elwood

  ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • The goal is to be on the water before sunset, watch the sunset, and look for the bioluminescence.  While no guarantees, I picked the best date of the month, based upon available information.
  • Any questions, please call Carol Elwood at 727-510-9158

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