Below are a few common questions which are asked and may help you in your planning.

What should I bring?

Check your weather for the day to plan for some of the things you might want to take. Especially during the warmer summer months we recommend water or something to drink. We have a selection of cold drinks for sale at the shop or you can bring your own. Sun lotion and /or bug spray if you think you may need it. During summer months it is suggested to put sun lotion on at least a half hour before going outside so it can dry in before sweating off. While out on the water sunlight is amplified from being reflected off the water and makes it easier to be burned. Hat or sunglasses if you think you need them, sometimes the water can be reflective with the sun light which may be a bother.  Shoes which will hold onto your feet (flip-flops are not recommended) such as croc’s, sandals, or old tennis shoes.  Light jacket if you get chilly from breeze. Waterproof camera or a camera in a water tight bag, there are some great photos out on the water with nature and the family or friends. Binoculars if you like in case you want to look close up at some birds which may be in the distant part of the creek.

Quick suggested over view; drinks, sun lotion, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, shoe which hold your feet, light jacket, camera and / or binoculars in protective bag.

*Anything you choose to take out with you such as but not limited to; wallet, watches, cameras, binoculars, cell phones, car keys or anything else which may be lost or damaged along your excursion is your responsibility since it is your choice to take that item out with you. We have a lock box in the store which we can lock up items in when out if you choose not to take them with you or lock them in your car.

What should I wear?

Wear what ever you feel comfortable with for the weather on your paddling day. Wearing layers is recommend so if you get hot or cool you are able to peel off a layer. When most people get out and start paddling, they will start to warm up pretty quick from the aerobic motion of paddling. The challenging thing is removing a jacket or shirt when out balancing in the kayak on the water wearing a life jacket. So plan ahead before heading out and if you plan on adding or removing a layer out on the water then try to make sure it is something easy to do with little struggle. Shoes like sandals or any shoe which will hold onto your feet are OK. Flip-flops are not recommended. In-case of a roll over, most peoples reactions are to place their feet down and flip-flops do not offer a lot of protection out in the tidal creek environment. Water shoes are suggested to protect your feet since the water is cloudy, oyster beds among other unknown things may lay along the bottom which can be very be sharp. The marsh mud will also try to suck your shoes off should you have to walk in it for some reason.

When is the best time to go kayaking in the creek?

Anytime is a great time to go kayaking in the creek (except during bad weather).  If you are planning a guided tour, then your guide will plan a route depending on the tide. It is always recommended when going out kayaking to know the tides for the day or the time of the next rotation when you are going out in the water. If possible, plan a route in which you paddle against the current to start and then can ride the current back to the your end point. This way you do the hard stuff first, you can judge how far you can go and this way you can return safely with little energy.

At HIGH TIDE, you have a wide selection of routes to explore around in the creek and can get under some of the canopies of the oaks overhanging the creek. There is also a marsh maze (like a corn maze but in a kayak) which is fun to explore. Wildlife viewing at high-tide is a little more limited but the guide can help point you in the direction of sightings.

At MID-TIDE, you have the best of both worlds. There is still a selection of routes in which you can take creating a loop and explore out and about in the creek. The water is low enough where you can see some nature along the creek banks. The down-side of a mid-tide will be the current in at least one direction will be strong when you have to go against it.

At LOW-TIDE, there is limited selection in routes available for the kayaks since the creek is shallow then. The low-tide offers the best wildlife viewing. Birds like to do there  fishing then and low-tide has the highest odds of seeing dolphins feeding since they can trap the fish then.

Cancellation Policy?

If weather becomes to bad, we may have to reschedule a trip to a new time if possible. An example of an automatic trip rescheduling could be but not limited to, storm warnings / watches with lighting, hail or tornadoes. Also, hopefully the obvious would be hurricanes and tropical storms in the area.