All participants must bring a working flashlight (Check your batteries). The Coast Guard regulations require a
360 degree white light be shown. Cylume or glowsticks cannot be substituted although we recommend
something like them be used so we can keep track of all our paddlers and provide a warning to powerboats .
Those providing their own vessels must also have an approved PFD and whistle. The latter items are
provided with rentals, but you must bring your own light! PFD's must be worn at all times. Aardvark's Florida
Kayak Company assumes no liability for those bringing their own vessels. Launch time is 5:30 pm at Hunters
Spring Park.
If you are renting a kayak, you must come to the shop no later than 5:00 pm to sign the waiver.
Please also bring a snack dish of some sort to compliment Aardavark's goodies. We'll start serving the eats at
4:00 pm. Cakes, and cookies area always a hit.
A word about night etiquette and lights... Please be considerate of other boaters and shoreline
property owners. Bright lights can disrupt night vision and disturb local residents. Do not shine your
light directly at another boat or into any of the many shoreline homes that line the bay. Be a
considerate kayaker and educated boater!
360 degree white light be shown. Cylume or glowsticks cannot be substituted although we recommend
something like them be used so we can keep track of all our paddlers and provide a warning to powerboats .
Those providing their own vessels must also have an approved PFD and whistle. The latter items are
provided with rentals, but you must bring your own light! PFD's must be worn at all times. Aardvark's Florida
Kayak Company assumes no liability for those bringing their own vessels. Launch time is 5:30 pm at Hunters
Spring Park.
If you are renting a kayak, you must come to the shop no later than 5:00 pm to sign the waiver.
Please also bring a snack dish of some sort to compliment Aardavark's goodies. We'll start serving the eats at
4:00 pm. Cakes, and cookies area always a hit.
A word about night etiquette and lights... Please be considerate of other boaters and shoreline
property owners. Bright lights can disrupt night vision and disturb local residents. Do not shine your
light directly at another boat or into any of the many shoreline homes that line the bay. Be a
considerate kayaker and educated boater!
READ CAREFULLY - WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY - IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST AGREE TO
THE FOLLOWING
I agree as follows:
I fully understand and acknowledge that outdoor recreational activities have: (a) inherent risks,
dangers and hazards and such exists in my use of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company equipment and my
participation in Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company activities; (b) my participation in such activities and/or
use of such equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease,
strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability;
(c) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owners, employees, officers or agents of
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company; the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents,
breaches of contract, the forces of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or
unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to, guide decision making, including that a guide may
misjudge terrain, weather, trail or river route location, and water level, risks of falling out of or drowning
while in a canoe or kayak and such other risks, hazards and dangers that are integral to recreational
activities and/or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any
losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the
owners, agents, officers, or employees of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company, or by any other person. I
further agree to abide by a policy of no alcohol on rental or guided trips and to wear a life jacket at all
times.
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs hereby voluntarily agree to
release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company and its
owners, agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury,
property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company equipment or my participation in Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company
activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging and waiving any claims or actions that
I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the owners, agents, officers
or employees of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company. . I permit the use of any photos, slides, films, or
sketches taken during the day’s activities for publicity, advertising, promotion or other commercial
purpose. The above agreement shall be binding on my heirs, successors, assigns, administrators and
executors.
The Venue of any dispute that may arise out of this agreement or otherwise between the parties to
which the Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company or its agents is a party shall be either the city of Inverness,
Florida Justice Court or the County Court in Citrus County, or State Supreme Court in Tallahassee, FL
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND BY SIGNING up for any trip, AGREE THAT IT IS
MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
THE FOLLOWING
I agree as follows:
I fully understand and acknowledge that outdoor recreational activities have: (a) inherent risks,
dangers and hazards and such exists in my use of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company equipment and my
participation in Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company activities; (b) my participation in such activities and/or
use of such equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease,
strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability;
(c) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owners, employees, officers or agents of
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company; the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents,
breaches of contract, the forces of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or
unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to, guide decision making, including that a guide may
misjudge terrain, weather, trail or river route location, and water level, risks of falling out of or drowning
while in a canoe or kayak and such other risks, hazards and dangers that are integral to recreational
activities and/or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any
losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the
owners, agents, officers, or employees of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company, or by any other person. I
further agree to abide by a policy of no alcohol on rental or guided trips and to wear a life jacket at all
times.
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs hereby voluntarily agree to
release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company and its
owners, agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury,
property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company equipment or my participation in Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company
activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging and waiving any claims or actions that
I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the owners, agents, officers
or employees of Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company. . I permit the use of any photos, slides, films, or
sketches taken during the day’s activities for publicity, advertising, promotion or other commercial
purpose. The above agreement shall be binding on my heirs, successors, assigns, administrators and
executors.
The Venue of any dispute that may arise out of this agreement or otherwise between the parties to
which the Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company or its agents is a party shall be either the city of Inverness,
Florida Justice Court or the County Court in Citrus County, or State Supreme Court in Tallahassee, FL
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND BY SIGNING up for any trip, AGREE THAT IT IS
MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company continues our "Paddle with a Purpose" sunset social and kayak cruises. On select Wednesday or Thursday evenings , we invite all paddlers to join us for an open house potluck social at our shop (free food!) after which we will depart from Hunters Spring for a Sunset paddle on Kings Bay. The "Purpose" will be to raise a few bucks for some causes which are near and dear to us. The paddles are free to those with their own canoes/kayaks but we would ask that you donate whatever you wish to the cause of the month. We suggest a minimum of $10. Rental kayaks are available for $20 per person and Aardvark's will donate 25% of the rental fee to the cause. March 19th will be the next event. |
| Temporarily Suspended for Restructuring |
| Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company 352-795-5650 |
| Sunset Social and Paddle Trip |
Paddle with a Purpose
| Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company 352-795-5650 |
| Please fill out the form that follows to Register |
2006 Donations
Save the Manatee was the Voters Choice for July Amount donated was $124.00
Citrus County Abuse Shelter was the Voters Choice for August Amount Donated was $187.00
Disabled American Veterans was the Voters Choice for September Amount Donated was $132.00
Florida Hometown Democracy was the Voters Choice for October Amount Donated was $260.00
Hospice of Citrus County was the Voters Choice for November Amount Donated was $115.00
Habitat for Humanity was the Voters Choice for December Amount Donated was $115.00
2007 Donations
Key Center Funded in October $85.00
Big Brother and Big Sisters Funded in June $132.00
Annie W. Johnson Senior Services Center, Inc. Funded November $60.00
Wildlife Rescue Funded August 15 $42.00
Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Funded March 31 $70.00
Friends of the Crystal River Preserve State Park Funded July 13 $60.00
Defenders of Wildlife Funded September 6th $58.00
Save the Manatee Funded January $115.00
Save the Manatee was the Voters Choice for July Amount donated was $124.00
Citrus County Abuse Shelter was the Voters Choice for August Amount Donated was $187.00
Disabled American Veterans was the Voters Choice for September Amount Donated was $132.00
Florida Hometown Democracy was the Voters Choice for October Amount Donated was $260.00
Hospice of Citrus County was the Voters Choice for November Amount Donated was $115.00
Habitat for Humanity was the Voters Choice for December Amount Donated was $115.00
2007 Donations
Key Center Funded in October $85.00
Big Brother and Big Sisters Funded in June $132.00
Annie W. Johnson Senior Services Center, Inc. Funded November $60.00
Wildlife Rescue Funded August 15 $42.00
Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Funded March 31 $70.00
Friends of the Crystal River Preserve State Park Funded July 13 $60.00
Defenders of Wildlife Funded September 6th $58.00
Save the Manatee Funded January $115.00
| The main purpose of these paddles is to get together with other kayakers for a few hours on the water and to raise a few dollars for some worthy causes. This may be a surprise to some, but we don't always see the full moon. The moon rises at different time throughout the year and we are often back in before the moon makes it high enough to see. We almost always catch the sunset. Click the following link to check out moonrise times for Crystal River. Moonrise Predictions |
