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Membership Meetings Held every 3rd Monday @ 7pm NEXT MEETING September 15, 2008 Rutenburg Park, Parks & Rec. Bldg. South Point Blvd, Ft Myers
Located on South Point Blvd between College Pkwy. & Cypress Lake Blvd.
Upcoming Trips & Events: September 15, 2008 Membership Meeting 7:00pm @ Rutenberg Park Recreation Building off of South Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. (See Map Home Page)
September 19-26 2008 Florida Keys Camping and Kayaking trip at Bahaia Honda State Park, (enjoy 1 day-2-3-4-7) any time at all Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Click here for park information October 30 to November 2, 3008 2008 Florida Paddler Rendezvous - Tampa Bay
October 25 and November 2, 2008 www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com
November 17, 2008 Membership Meeting 7:00pm @ Rutenberg Park Recreation Building off of South Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. (See Map Home Page)
December 15, 2008 Membership Meeting 7:00pm @ Rutenberg Park Recreation Building off of South Pt Blvd, Ft Myers. (See Map Home Page)
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Notes from our Commodore: Thanks to all of the GCBP Members and Friends for the outstanding turnout to assist in making the Discovery Days 2008 a resounding success! Check out all the smiling faces of new paddlers on the GALLERY link! WELL DONE!!!!!! Thanks...Ron
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About the 'Gulf Coast Backwater Paddlers'
The Gulf Coast Backwater Paddlers is a boating club made up of individuals of all ages who enjoy paddling streams, rivers and the Gulf of Mexico in predominately kayaks or canoes but other non-motorized boats or whatever floats are also enjoyed.
'Paddles' are done primarily in Ft. Myers, Matlacha, Naples, Estero, Lover's Key etc. but the Crystal and Rainbow Rivers in central Florida, Cedar Key and St. Augustine in Northern Florida as well as the Space Coast on the east coast have also been some of our favorites.
Day trips comprise the most frequent trips done, but an occasional overnight camp-out at one of the state parks certainly spices up the mix.
We are very aware of our environment and urge members to take an active part in keeping the area clean and free of litter. Whenever we paddle, if we spot a piece of trash or fishing line in the water or on the trees, pick it up and bring it back with you, the wildlife and fellow boaters will be appreciative.
A number of special public service trips are done where our main purpose is to just clean up the waterways as we paddle.
Our primary goal as a club is to get out on the water, see lots of wild life, enjoy great company and above all have a great time.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the Third Monday of each month at the Parks and Recreation Building, Rutenberg Park, Ft Myers, FL. at 7:00pm.
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2008 Officers Phil Carroll Secretary
Snail mail: Gulf Coast Backwater Paddlers c/o Diane LaPell 857 Bethany Ct. N. Fort Myers, FL 33919
This page was last updated on 08/19/08.
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