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"How inappropriate to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Ocean" - Arthur C. Clarke

Our Mission Statement

To create a wake, whose ripples provide our guests with a sense of wonder about the natural world, while minimizing our impact on the daily lives of the non-human neighbors whose home we share.



 

 

Visit our location in Talbot Islands State Parks - Long Island Outfitters

Where you can.......

Join a Guided Kayak / Nature Tour
Guided tours are planned to go with the current and start with a short instruction on land. You will then paddle to a sandbar for a snack and swim in warm weather. Then paddle to the take out location. Along the way the naturalists describe the salt marsh eco-system, critters and local history. Fee $60, (children under 12 yr - $55) (includes all gear and a snack)
Reservations required (904)251-0016
Tour schedule

OR
Create your own adventure
and Rent a canoe or Kayak
We supply the kayak or canoe, PFD's, paddles and map. Depending on the tide and weather we can make suggestions routes, local sites and what to avoid. All rentals leave from our location and need to stay here in the State Park. So that means paddling against the current half the time. We have sit in and sit on top kayaks. The office is open from 9am-5pm everyday. No reservations for rentals. Map of the area

Rentals
up to 4 hours
over 4 hours
Single kayak
$32
$47
Tandem kayak or canoe
$47
$62

Crazy George's Used Kayak Sale

NEW ..... NEW.... Bike Eco-tours
Explore the uplands hammock of Talbot Islands & Ft. Clinch State Parks. This is NOT mountain biking! We will peddle the gently rolling trails on comfy Trek 300 bikes. Huge old oak trees shade the path. Various song birds, gopher tortoises, armadillos are the local residents. (reservations required)

And to answer the all important question that is on everyone's mind
Yes there will be cookies!

Bike tours are scheduled for

Mondays from 10AM-noon Fee-$45/person
(Contact us if you would like to set up a bike eco-tour for another time.
Minimum of 3 people needed to schedule a tour.)

 

Bringing a group? Go HERE for trip leader's worksheet and kids waiver

 

Go HERE for paddling instruction - strokes, rescues, rolls

Directions to our office
this is where you go for rentals
guided tours leave from different locations depending on the tide

 

NEW** KA Blog **NEW

"Visit the Okefenokee"
Our friends Chip & Joy run Okefenokee Adventures, think Kayak Amelia with fresh water and gators.......
(more here)


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Dillon's first kayak trip

Here's Dillon at 3 months, first time in a kayak. He still doesn't like to get his feet wet but he sat still with Ray riding around for about half an hour!


 

 

"You deserve a good paddling!" T-shirts and other earth friendly gifts in our online store

 

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Hours of operation

Open 9am-5pm every day
closed Wednesdays in December, January & February
and Thanksgiving, Christmas Day


 

Kayak fishing can be challenging and fun JaxKayakFishing has lots of local info


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From the very start we decided to run the business side of Kayak Amelia in an environmentally responsible manner. We are constantly searching for new ways we can 'green' our business practices. Some of the steps we've taken so far are :

  • using the highest recycled content, chlorine free office paper products
  • recycling office paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum cans
  • shredding and composting the remaining paper (ask Jody about her worm composter)
  • using compact flourescent bulbs
  • purchasing 100% recycled toilet paper & hand towels (424,000: The number of trees that would be saved if every household in the U.S. replaced just one 500 sheet roll of virgin toilet paper with just one recycled roll. -Natural Resources Defense Council)
  • switching from harsh chemical cleaners to more 'green' products
  • the new van is a turbo diesel (Ray is still searching for a bio-diesel source)

In our gift shop we also try to offer our visitors earth friendly products and educate them about why organic / alternatives are better. Some items we offer:

  • clothing made from organic cotton, hemp and bamboo (dyed with clay and kelp based inks)
  • DEET free insect repellent
  • Fair trade necklaces
  • natural handmade soaps
  • visitors take merchandise home in biodegradable bags

Kayak Amelia
13030 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville FL 32226

888-30-KAYAK
904-251-0016(voice)
904-251-0062(fax)

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