PFD Paddle
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Gandy Boat Ramps | Tampa, FL
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Free guided paddle and safety talk!Reservations must be made 727-336-9595/[email protected]
Bring your own kayak and join FREE or rent one for just $25/person (a 60% discount!) for this for this guided paddle around Money Island, a bird sanctuary, and French Fry Island. The catch is you have to wear a PFD. The USCG Auxiliary will be there to teach a brief on land safety course including updates on FL laws and pfd requirements and giving away safety items!
All kayaks must be unloaded and set for launch at 10am.
Schedule:
10:00 - FREE USCG Safety Class
10:30 - Launch
12:45/1- Land
Bring your own kayak requirements:
•Must bring PFD with whistle attached/person
•$5 boat ramp fee, kiosk takes cards only
•Arrive early enough to unload and set up by 9:55am
Rental requirements:
•Arrive 10 minutes early (9:50am)
☆Launch fee covered and all gear included
*Reservations must be made by* calling/texting 727-336-9595 or [email protected]
In partnership with
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 7-8
Goko Kayaks
USCG Auxiliary 7-9
Good Vibes Kayak Rentals
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Where is it happening?
Gandy Boat Ramps, 5100-5108 W Gandy Blvd,Tampa, Florida, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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