Expeditionary Trips
Cumberland Island Kayak & Camp
Cumberland Island, GeorgiaSt. Mary's, GA
Dates: March 10-14, 2012
Days: 5 days, 4 nights
Price: $579 (single occupancy on Day 1 ) $599 (single occupancy on Day 1)
Trip Level: 1-2
Includes: Kayaks & Paddling Gear, Camping Equipment as Desribed, Meals While Camping, 1 Night Accommodation in St. Mary's, Training & Guidance
Group Size: 6-12
Trip Description
Cumberland Island is the Southeast's premiere sea kayak destination, and a great place to explore and camp! For our Kayak & Camp adventure, we’ll kayak on tidal rivers from the mainland out to Cumberland Island's protected campsites. Once on land, we'll have plenty of time to explore beautiful trails to ruins and empty white sand beaches. This experience is most suitable for beginner paddlers who are looking to experience the warmth and hospitality of the southeast and spectacular beauty of Cumberland Island by kayak.
The Cumberland Kayak & Camp Adventure israted a GKC Level 1-2 trip, a beginner sea kayaking tour. For this trip, participants should be comfortable with GKC L1 Touring Skills as outlined in the GKC L1T Course. Participants DO NOT need to hold their L2 or 2 Star awards to participate, but would benefit from taking our GKC L2T course before the trip. Please call us for more information or with any questions.
Our Expeditionary Paddling Trips are for the paddler seeking to develop his or her paddling skills and seamanship while journeying by kayak. These trips combine both inn accommodations and backcountry camping as we often paddle into remote areas. Included in the price of the trip is lodging on the first night in St. Mary's, kayaks, paddles, sprayskirts, safety kits, and outdoor cooking equipment. Sleeping bags and mattresses, personal clothing and paddling gear are not included. The trip is guided by Geneva Kayak's ACA and BCU certified instructors.
* A tent can be provided upon request.
Itinerary
(subject to change due to weather & permit conditions)Day 1
Arrive in St. Mary's, check into the Spencer House Inn, dinner and orientation. For participants who fly into Jacksonville, a complimentary airport shuttle is provided, departing the airport for St. Mary's at 1pm. We'll utilize the afternoon to pack our kayaks for the next days launch. Dinner and trip orientation are scheduled for 7pm at Lang's Restaurant in downtown St. Mary's, GA.No meals are included
Day 2
Trip preparation and launch from St. Mary's, paddling to Sea Camp with the ebb tide. Along the way, we'll stop and hike to the Dungeness Ruins of Carnegie fame. Our camp for the evening will be at mystical Sea Camp.Lunch and Dinner provided
Day 3
Participants will have the option of a day hike, beachcombing or day paddle on the southern end of the island.All meals provided
Day 4
We'll paddle from Sea Camp to the Plum Orchard estate for lunch. This former Carnegie estate has be restored by the National Park Service. After lunch, we head up to the Brickhill Bluff Campsite!All meals provided
Day 5
Our final day's paddle is from Brickhill Bluff to Crooked River State Park! Once we've arrived at Crooked River, paddlers will have a chance to shower before heading back to St. Mary's and transport to Jacksonville.Breakfast is included