Join Ocean Fitness Yoga for an unforgettable Paddle Adventure Tour around the scenic Shell Key Preserve! Let's explore the protected inland waterways and weave through the mangrove wetland tunnels while searching for rare marine sealife. This remote Shell Key Island can only be reached by boat or vessel.

MUST PRE-PAY IN ADVANCE. ONLY $50 per person.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

*Paddle tour price includes souvenir photos on the water, instruction, and all the paddle equipment needed*

ALL PADDLE & FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME!* Previous paddleboarding experience preferred and must know how to swim. Must feel comfortable paddling 5 miles at a relaxed pace, taking breaks throughout the trip.

*This could potentially be an intermediate/ difficult paddle depending on the wind, tides, and weather. Launch time may change slightly. Please check in the day before if you are an inexperienced paddler.

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Shell Key is a 1,800-acre preserve located in Tierra Verde, Florida that protects sensitive marine habitats and includes one of the county's largest undeveloped barrier islands as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive seagrass beds.

Our 3-Hour Paddle Adventure Journey will begin with a quick SUP lesson focusing on your technique. We will launch in shallow, calm water and begin to explore this hidden gem.

Next, we will paddle through the covered mangrove tunnel (weather and tide permitting) searching for rare birds, fish, and any other marine life that is protected on this untouched island that can only be reached by boat or vessel.

Previous sightings include dolphins, manatees, rays, cormorants, jellyfish, herons, osprey, lightning whelk, mangrove crabs, and a diverse variety of birds & fish.

And the final portion of this tour allows us to take a short break on a private beach/ sandbar on the island with white sugar sand and shallow crystal clear Gulf water. This will give you a chance to snorkel, swim, collect shells, explore the land, or just take a rest while enjoying a snack before our final paddle back to our launching spot.

Sign up today and let's explore the hidden beauty of Shell Key Island together!

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IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

**Prior SUP Experience Preferred. Must know how to swim (or wear a life vest). All fitness levels welcome**

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WHAT TO WEAR/ BRING:

- fitness/ dri-fit/ yoga clothes, AND/OR swimsuit

- sunscreen and hat

- water/ drinks/ snacks (no glass allowed) - PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF WATER!

- small collapsible cooler - bungees on front of board to secure coolers/ dry bags, etc (optional)

- waterproof phone case (optional or available for purchase)

- water shoes or booties (optional but suggested)

- snorkel gear or goggles (optional)

- towel (best to leave in car)

- change of clothes (for after the tour)

- money for tolls - $1 each direction ($.54 each way with SunPass)

- NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE ISLAND

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WHAT WE PROVIDE:

- all paddle equipment & life vests

- floating phone case for purchase

- photos to capture your adventure!

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COST:

ONLY $50 per person - INCLUDES: Paddleboard, Life Jacket, and Souvenir Pics. MUST PREPAY IN ADVANCE. NEED A MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE FOR EACH TOUR.

*Bring your own board/ kayak and paddle with us for only $25*

Please purchase Eventbrite Ticket OR Pre-Pay with Venmo* to save the fees:

www.Venmo.com/OceanFitnessYoga (Kerry Mac, last 4 digits 7680)

*In the notes, please give tour name, date/ time, and all guest names

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LOCATION:

Tierra Verde - Pinellas Bayway Kayak & SUP Launch

2830 Pinellas Bayway S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33715

SHELL KEY PRESERVE FREE PARKING MAP:

https://goo.gl/maps/WG3bmvtZugJd1u419

Meet at Tierra Verde - Pinellas Bayway Kayak & SUP Launch just before the Fort DeSoto bridge/tollway. FREE parking is available off the street in a dirt lot or you can call Free Beach Rides at (727) 776-7553. More detailed meeting instructions will be sent after booking.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MIN EARLY FOR A QUICK LESSON**

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For more information, updates, and weather cancellations, please contact Kerry at 424-223-7680 or Kerry@OceanFitnessYoga.com. I will post to this invite as well :)

Thanks and let's 'Make Waves' on the waters of Shell Key soon!

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GET FIT. ONE PADDLE AT A TIME.

Ocean Fitness Yoga

Paddle Adventure Tours, SUP Yoga Fitness, & Beach Yoga Classes in St Pete Beach, FL

(424) 223-7680 Call or Text

Kerry@OceanFitnessYoga.com

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