What we’re about
- Suncoast Outdoors is a hiking and camping group at its core. Throughout the year, we do many day hikes as well as a number of overnight backpacking trips- in Florida and out of state. We host many paddling and casual cycling events! We do group camp outings as well.
- Suncoast Outdoors has activities for the beginner/intermediate, the experienced long distance trekker, and everyone in between.
- Suncoast Outdoors Event Hosts share a deep well of experience within our ranks. We are happy to share this with the outdoor community.
- Suncoast Outdoors is for those who share our passion for the great outdoors, and want to experience the benefits that being actively immersed in nature provide.
- Suncoast Outdoors is family friendly. We encourage youngsters to join and get outside with us.
YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
If you bring a guest who is not currently a member of Suncoast Outdoors, you have assumed such liability for that guest. Your guest is free to join our group and register individually, thereby releasing you from any such liability.
Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to:
Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees, drowning
Currently, Suncoast Outdoors has NO annual membership fee. We collect NO per event fees. On occasion we will ask for donations to offset out of pocket costs associated with particular events. If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Lenny
lenny.d.chew@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ****RESCHEDULED****Paddle to the Spoil IslandsPop Stansell Park, Palm Harbor, FL
This is a BYOK only. It will be a relaxed and casual paddle out to a few spoil islands in St. Joseph Sound. We will take an extended break at Horseshoe Island for some Chill Time. Expect to paddle around 6 miles (MOL). The ending time is an approximate. If you're in a hurry or on a time constraint then, this paddle is not for you. Please read full description prior to signing up.
Float Plan: Wet our paddles right at 9am. We'll paddle southwest over clear water, shallow grass flats, lime rock & oyster bar bottom, and by waterfront homes on our way out to St. Joseph Sound. We'll swing by a southern spoil island, then turn north to a second spoil island called Horseshoe Island. Here we will land and take an extended break of at least an hour. We'll play it by ear so, please go with the flow. This is a scenic island that has several options to land, plenty of shade & sun, big enough to explore, and views of Dunedin Causeway/ Honeymoon Island State Park. It is also a popular overnight destination. From here, we'll swing by another spoil island to the north, Bird Island, and then start paddling back to shore. If the group would like, we can stop and check out a few other smaller scenic islands that we'll be passing. Once we get closer to shore there is a cove that is enjoyable to paddle into and wind down before ending our journey.
Meeting Point: Pop Stansell Park. It has no entrance fee, there are restroom facilities available, and a paddle craft only launch. If the tide is low enough. A kayak kart would be helpful. Look for a black Jeep Gladiator.
Afterwards, for those that may have interest. We can stop and enjoy some drinks and grub at the Thirsty Marlin, 1023 Florida Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 which is 5 minutes away. The Thirsty Marlin - Palm Harbor, FL
Please monitor this event as this is where I will communicate any information, changes or cancellations. On day of event feel free to call or text 813-442-1615.
Items that you may want to bring; plenty of water, snacks, lunch, a good hat, sunglasses, closed toe water shoes, sunscreen, bug repellant, towel a chair. Remember, it's your responsibility to be USCG compliant
YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
If you bring a guest who is not currently a member of Suncoast Outdoors, you have assumed such liability for that guest. Your guest is free to join our group and register individually, thereby releasing you from any such liability.
Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to:
Injury from a trip & fall, drowning, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.I am not a professional guide but a volunteer for the group.
