{"id":3018,"date":"2024-02-27T16:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=3018"},"modified":"2024-03-28T14:13:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T18:13:04","slug":"sarasota-private-kayak-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/sarasota-private-kayak-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Kayak Tours (Sarasota)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kayak Tours<\/h2>\n<p>Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay. All equipment is provided, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. Mote offers a variety of morning, moonlit, and even private, on-demand paddles to enjoy year-round.<\/p>\n<p>Please see your confirmation email for additional details including designated check-in time and location for your paddle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0Required at least 48 hours before the program begins. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to change or cancellation based on weather conditions. Please review our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1tKdFZZNl0W-oCtWC4lwJsThiFYFTHSrKqXHeCF_YEFA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancellation Policy<\/a>\u00a0before booking. Click the button below for available dates and to register.<br \/>\n<strong>Availability:<\/strong>\u00a0Dates are listed, see registration link for exact times; check-in time is 15 minutes before each scheduled kayak tour<br \/>\n<strong>Questions:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:educate@mote.org?subject=Mote%20Kayaking%20Programs\">educate@mote.org<\/a>, 941-388-4441 ext 351<br \/>\n<strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Our public paddles run from September to May, and typically fill at least 2 months in advance so please plan accordingly. When you click on the registration button below, only available paddles will show. If a paddle is at capacity, you&#8217;ll be given an opportunity to add yourself to a Wait List. Should an opening come about, we will be in contact. Paddles will not run if minimum participant numbers are not met.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/experiences\/what-to-wear-and-bring-to-field-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out what to bring and what to wear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Private Kayak Tours<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t see a date that works? Want to plan a family gathering or small office outing on the water? Request a Private Paddle and we will do our best to schedule\u00a0an on-demand kayaking excursion for you. You must have at least 4 participants, but no more than 10. We recommend making your request at least 14 days in advance. See request form for more details including age restrictions.\u00a0<strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>From June through August, only private Morning Paddles (7:30 &#8211; 9:00 a.m.) may be requested.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfD6L26ovPThKfWTL-rS6EM3bMXN9MpoxWQchJp8za1VHhVvg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REQUEST A PRIVATE PADDLE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kayak Tours Join our trained educators on a variety of kayak tours for an opportunity to explore Sarasota Bay. 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