Polk County Kayak Club

11/03/2018

Have you been thinking about purchasing a new yak? Now is the time!

08/24/2018

Another great reason to use a sit on top kayak!

PSA.. Florida, if you leave your sit inside kayak outdoors ? Its wise to check for critters before you head out!😲

08/03/2018

We kayakers have a love-hate relationship with rain. We need it to feed our rivers and springs. But enough is enough.

The National Weather Service of Tampa Bay has issued flood warnings for Peace River in Bartow and the Alafia River in Lithia and has advised motorists not

05/25/2018

08/15/2017

What are your waiting for? No excuses!

Action Watersports is proud to announce that we have partnered with Synchrony Bank to offer a kayak financing plan with no money down and no interest for 6 months. 😎

05/07/2017

Great kayaking and Tampa Bay history all in one!

04/04/2017

http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/blog/entry.php?blogPRIid=186

The District is restoring an area of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park canoe launch in Hernando County. The restored area will benefit the Weeki Wachee spring system by reducing stormwater pollutants and sediment loading entering the Weeki Wachee River.

02/02/2017

Paddleboards, canoes and kayaks will not have to register for a permit with the state after wildlife officials shot down a proposal Wednesday.

09/18/2016

I think I will keep rope and a tarp in my kayak from now on. Wow, look at all these solutions!
http://www.goodshomedesign.com/66-shelters-you-can-make-with-a-tarp/

If camping is among your hobbies, you probably know a lot of useful tips and tricks in this field. But what do you do when you go camping and you’re surprised by a sudden rainstorm? You can create a safe shelter from several materials, you just have to make a list before packing. The best way to mak...

05/16/2016

I’m no expert, but I do have some very practical experience in kayaking over the past 10+ years and want to offer this caution.

Over the past few months I have seen way too many news stories on lost or missing kayakers. This is senseless. With a few lessons and some common sense, this does not have to happen. Folks, kayaking DOES require some skill, common sense, and foresight. Just don’t go out there and say “I can’t be too hard” or “I’ll get the hang of it”. If you do, then maybe we will hear about you on the news too.

I think my biggest beef is with the kayak rental companies (some, not all). They send folks out with absolutely zero instruction. At a recent trip down the Weekie Wachee river, I bet 80-85% of kayakers had their paddle upside down or backwards. That right there tells me that the rental companies have no interest in making their customer trips safe and successful, they are only interested in making that dollar. I and my fellow kayakers, find ourselves spending most of our trips trying to help the first timer. We have made numerous rescues of people, boats and gear at various popular waterways. It excites me that so many people are taking an interest in kayaking but COME ON PEOPLE, take a lesson or 2 so you do not end up on BayNews9!!!!!!

05/15/2016

Chomp chomp! Good day on the Alafia!