This will be a leisurely morning paddle.

Our destination is Black Island. The route takes us up along Saddle Island and then across the ever-narrowing channel to Black Island (which isn't really much of an island anymore). Tim created a nifty little map of this trip for a previous event which you can check out here: http://files.meetup.c... Please note, however, that this event will be leaving from the PWC beach not Boulder Beach as indicated on Tim's map.

Round trip is about 8 3/4 miles. Beginners are more than welcome to turn around early - as long as you have designated someone to go back early with you. No one should paddle alone.

There will definitely be swimming once we reach our destination and probably along the way as well. Depending on how energetic I feel I might even practice some self-rescue skills once we get to Black Island. Feel free to join in. It's always a good idea to practice these skills in nice warm water and with a beach nearby.

We'll be off the water around noon (or maybe one if we go really slow) - just in time for some Tony's pizza and an afternoon nap!

If you don't own a boat just give Helen with Desert River a call. 888-kayak-33 or [masked]. Please reserve your boat asap - she'll need at least four people to rent boats before she can deliver.

What to bring:
$1 meetup fee
twice as much water as you think you'll need (at least one gallon)
hat
gobs of sunscreen
bathing suit
snacks
sense of adventure and a good attitude
pizza money

We won't wait for you unless you let me know you are running late. Call or text me no later than 7:45 a.m. at [masked]. Otherwise, you'll just have to catch up!

Directions to Personal Watercraft Beach can be found here.