The Paradise Coast Paddlers of Southwest Florida is about paddling smart and paddling safe as our members enjoy the beautiful waters along Florida’s coast.
Our club is for anyone and everyone with an interest in kayaking. You don’t need to be an experienced paddler. We have trips and events for paddlers of all skill levels. Want to learn? We have a paddle the 1st Sunday of every month that is open to anyone. The club monthly meeting is the 2nd Wed of each month at the North Collier Govt Center located at: 2335 Orange Blossom Dr. Naples, FL 34109
The Paradise Coast Paddlers Club was founded on Impromptu Trips and socializing to meet other paddlers. It has developed into a full scale club with hundreds of members and we have been doing our PCPC Kayak Festival during the month of March. Check out our Meetup Page for information on scheduled trips or the Facebook Group to post pictures, discuss trips and ask questions.
Things to know about paddling with the club:
- A PFD must be worn at all times.
- You need to paddle either a sit inside kayak with bulkheads or sit on top/surfski.
- You should have general knowledge of at least 1 self/assisted rescue or attend a club rescue clinic (Free) or take a lesson.
- You should wear synthetic clothing and in the colder months plan on having layers of insulative clothing.
- You should bring sunscreen, water/snacks and a hat with you.
- Having a chart of the areas you plan on paddling is always a good idea.
- Be aware of the weather.
- Ask questions! The club has members with decades of experience paddling.
Kayak Put In Locations Around Collier County
- Delnor Wiggin’s Park (See park schedule to see when open) – Fee to enter
- Cocohatchee River Park (Wiggin’s Pass Public Boatramp) – Fee to launch
- Clam Pass Park – Fee without Collier Beach Permit
- Naples Public Beaches – Fee without Collier Beach Permit
- Naples City Dock – Fee to launch
- Gordon River Kayak Launch – Free from Naples Zoo area parking lot.
- Bayview Park Boat Ramp – Fee to launch
- Rookery Bay from Shell Island Road – Free
- Isles of Capri Paddle Park – Fee to launch
- The Capri Fish House Restaurant – Free to launch, park across the street from the building
- Goodland Public Boat Ramp – Fee to launch
- Goodland Bridge – Free public sand ramp on East side of bridge
- Collier Seminole Park – Fee to enter park
- Everglades City National Park – See park website to see when open
- Sea Grape Dive – Minimal Parking
- Turner River – Minimal parking