Heroes On the Water (HOW) - Space Coast Chapter - Kiwanis Park (July 2021)

951 Kiwanis Island Park Road,Merritt Island FL 32952

31 July, 2021

Description

Space Coast - Heroes On the Water - Kiwanis Island Park (Part II) Happy to serve our Veterans and First Responders (HEROES) in the Brevard County region. Targeted fish are Reds, Snooks, and juvenile tarpon, but there are plenty of other fish in the area. This event will be held at Kiwanis Island Park, Merritt Island, Florida. This location is a public kayak launch. There is a lot of parking in the area. We will be in the far back portion of the park at the pavilion. Expect to see our Heroes On the Water banners or flag. GETTING THERE: 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Florida 32952 From Interstate 95, take Exit 201, FL-520 E/W King St., (signs for Cocoa Hist Dist/Veterans Mem. Ctr/Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach). Travel for 7.1 miles, just passed the Hooters there is a small bridge, the entrance to Kiwanis Island Park is at the light on the left. The boat launch is just inside to the left, parking is to the right and in the back area. Alternate launch location is in the back section of the park. We will try to update as changes occur. Send your questions through Facebook Messenger or email at [email protected] RULES: HOW events are *** DRUG and ALCOHOL FREE *** HOW events are ***Family Friendly*** COVID-19 operations are still in affect or until further notice. So please monitor the 6-foot rules and minimize the opportunity to be at risk. Events are subject to change based on things out of the Leadership Teams control. Heroes, guests and volunteers are NOT allowed to be on/in a kayak(s) during the event without a designated HOW guide or required safety equipment. You MUST wear your personal flotation device (PFD) the entire time while you are on/in the kayak. Food and drinks will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own snack/food/drinks if you have special needs/preferences. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on since many of our locations are primitive and may not have a place to sit. As a precaution, we suggest you bring a dry set of clothing, since this is water related event, and we never know about the weather & tides. Please be on time, since we can never tell the weather, or the tides could change our event. PADDLE. FISH. HEAL. ____________________________________________________________________ Understand we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provide Heroes free kayak fishing outings for our Heroes to enjoy. HOW's mission is helping our Heroes to relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate into society through kayak fishing and the outdoors. Who is a HERO? Military Veterans: Retired, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard; First Responders, and Their Families. You want to know more about our organization, please visit the links provided. We are always looking for volunteers to support nations Heroes. https://heroesonthewater.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HeroesOnTheWaterSpaceCoastChapter We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides free kayak fishing outings for our Heroes (active duty, reserve, national guard, our Veterans and our First Responders, as well as their families) to enjoy.   HOW's mission is to help Veterans, active duty military and first responders to relax, rehabilitate, and reintegrate into society through kayak fishing and the outdoors.  Over the past several years of taking our HEROES out kayak fishing, we have learned first-hand the "triple therapy" of kayak fishing: Physical therapy with paddling and fishing. Occupational therapy in learning new skills and occupying the mind. Mental therapy in relaxation and recognizing the freedom of being on the water.