Sleepy Hollow Paddle

Schedule

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

3251 Dixie Fwy N | New Smyrna Beach, FL

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Paddle with us through the mangroves and enjoy some sun on the sandbar!
About this Event

The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann for a paddling tour through the mangroves to Piddler Island where we’ll enjoy a break on a nearby sandbar. Along the way, participants will learn about the native wildlife that inhabits this estuarine ecosystem.

**Important note: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to organize gear and complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. You can download and complete a waiver ahead of time by visiting Explore Volusia.

** Some map apps and GPS devices will take you to the incorrect location. Use the following link to direct you to Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, Sleepy Hollow: https://maps.apple.com/?ll=29.080351,-80.955224&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=h

ACTIVITY: A 2.5-hour moderate paddling trip. Difficulty will depend on wind and currents.

RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, your are not registered.

TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.

AGES: Ages 10 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

ATTIRE: Wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors and closed-toe shoes that can get wet.

WHAT TO BRING: Watercraft (kayak, canoe, or SUP), personal flotation device (must be worn while paddling), emergency whistle, water to drink, sunscreen, and bug spray

** Six, single sit-on-top kayaks (plus gear) are available at no cost. You can reserve one in the "add-ons" section under "tickets." You must have a general admission ticket for each person reserving a kayak. First come, first served!

FACILITIES: There is a port-a-let on site but no running water.

For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at [email protected] or call (386) 943-7081, ext. 21266.

** Following the successful completion of your registration, you should receive a confirmation email, and two days prior to the program you will receive a reminder email. These emails are sent automatically by Eventbrite. If you do not receive them, please contact Tommy at the email address above.

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3251 Dixie Fwy N, 3251 Dixie Freeway North, New Smyrna Beach, United States

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