Registration is now open for the January installment of Marion County’s kayaking program, Kayak & Koffee, and the event will take paddlers to the Santa Fe River.
On Friday, January 12, participants will meet at Brick City Adventure Park (1211 SE 22nd Road in Ocala) at 7:45 a.m. for coffee and light refreshments. The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department will then provide transportation to the launch site.
After launching out of Gilchrist Blue Springs, participants will enjoy a guided paddle on the Santa Fe River, which is active with manatees this time of year.
According to the parks and recreation department, participants will enjoy this outing the most if they know basic paddling concepts and how to swim.
The event is open to adults (ages 18 and up). There is a $50 fee per person, and all equipment, travel, entrance fees, coffee, and refreshments are included in this paddle outing.
For more information, or to sign up, visit the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department’s Kayak & Koffee webpage or call 352-671-8560.