7/3 Sat: 9:30 launch at the North Port Marina Ramp in North Port, with an exploration paddle on the backwaters and bayous of the Myakkahatchee and Myakka Rivers. 4 to 6 miles rated easy and led by Duane Farmer
7/7 Wed: 9:30 launch at Riverside Ramp Park east of Punta Gorda into Lower Shell Creek below the Dam. This trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 miles long, is rated intermediate and led by Bill Van Ooyen
7/10 Sat: 9:30 launch at Vamo paddling to North Creek and waters in the area. This paddle will be about 6 miles long, 3 ½ hours in duration easy and led by Duane Farmer.
7/14 Wed: 9:30 launch from Phillippi Estates Park paddling upstream. This paddle will be about 7 miles long 4 hours in duration, rated intermediate and led by Jeanne Teel.
7/17 Sat: 9:30 launching at Snook Haven and paddling upriver exploring all the turnoffs and backwaters. This paddle will be about 7 miles long, 4 hours in duration, rated intermediate and led by Carolyn Barszcz.
7/21 Wed: 9:30 launch at the Placida Ramp paddling to Gasparilla Pass and swim off Little Gasparilla Island Beach. This paddle will be 4 miles long 3 hours in duration, rated easy and led by Barb Shanko
7/24 Sat: 9:30 launch at the North Jetty paddling through Dona Bay, Shakett Creek and into Fox Creek. This paddle will be about 8 to 9 miles long 4 hours in duration, rated intermediate and led by Sandi Kelly.
7/28 Wed: 9:30 launch from Casperson Beach Launch and paddling alligator Creek and return. This paddle will be about 7 miles long, 3 ½ hours in duration, rated intermediate and led by Ken Pickering.
7/31 Sat: 9:30 launch from Browville Park on the Peace River paddling downstreen to Arcadia. This paddle will be about 9 miles long, 4 hours in duration, rated intermediate and led by Carolyn Barsczc.