International Mermaid Day Paddle

4503 Orange Blossom Trail,Orlando FL 32804

27 March, 2021

Description

Let your inner mermaid or merman free and enjoy a morning on the water. Create a mermaid costume and join the paddle parade. Save the date for our 2nd Annual International Mermaid Day paddle benefitting The Save the Manatee Club. We had to cancel our event last year due to Covid. So dust off your mermaid costume and hit the water for some great pictures. 20% of profits from this event will go to The Save the Manatee Club. We are proud to be Certified Guardian Guides and support this amazing organization in their efforts to conserve and protect these "real mermaids" that call Florida home. Let your inner mermaid or merman free and enjoy a morning on the water. Wear a mermaid or merman costume or dress in mermaid colors as we celebrate International Mermaid Day on Lake Fairview, one of our favorite lakes in Orlando. We won't see any manatees on our paddle session of course but we go on so many adventures where we observe these gentle giants. We are proud to be certified as Guardian Guides and support the Manatee Club's efforts to conserve and protect these gentle giants. You can learn all about what they do and donate ahead of the event at https://www.savethemanatee.org/ We will be collecting cash donations at the event and we will have lots of information and give aways. Guided Paddle Parade from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Please plan to arrive early to check in and gather on the water. We will begin the paddle parade at 9:30 am. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on shore after the paddle session. There are picnic tables available for lunch or you can sit on a picnic blanket on the beach. Prizes for the best Mermaid, Merman and MerCouple will be awarded at the picnic. We will also have a table set up where you can learn more about Save The Manatee Club and pick up so Save the Manatee swag. Paddleboards and Kayaks welcome! If you don't have a Paddleboard or Kayak, you can rent one for the event. This event is beginner friendly, kid friendly and dog friendly. We will have multiple instructors on hand to make sure everyone feels safe and secure. $40 Event Fee includes: -Rental of Paddleboard or Kayak, paddle & safety equipment -Lesson or refresher if needed -Guided Paddle Tour/Parade around Lake Fairview. -Photos of your morning on the water will be shared Instructors/Guides are happy to help get everyone on the water safely. Tips are much appreciated.