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View ALL 2010 GTD Events
GRUNGE Caving Trip (Feb 13)
PADDLE PROWL Canoe (Mar 27-28)
LIQUID Canoe Day Trip (Apr 03)
SMILEY'S WATERSKI DAY (May 2)
DRIFTERS Inner Tubing (May 08)
Costa Rica Banquet (Jun 01)
CR2010 Mission Trip (Jun 12-19)
SLAMMED Adv Trip (Jul 01-05)
9th ANNUAL BANQUET (Oct 26)
IGNITE Camping Retreat (Nov 05-07)
 
 

 
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Phone: 727.394.9483
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THE DRIFTERS - Inner Tubing on Weeki Wachee River

ATTENTION!!
DUE TO LOW PARTICIPATION THE DRIFTERS INNER TUBING TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! SORRY =(
 
 
NEXT DRIFTERS INNER TUBING TRIP
 May 8, 2010 (Sat) - Weeki Wachee River
 
ATTENTION!!
DUE TO LOW PARTICIPATION THE DRIFTERS INNER TUBING TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! SORRY =(

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THE DRIFTERS INNER TUBING TRIP

THE DRIFTERS is GTD'S 1 day inner tubing trip to one of Florida's beautiful spring fed rivers. This year we will be floating down Weeki Wachee River. If you want a lazy day meandering away from the stresses of life as you float down an amazing liquid paradise then THE DRIFTERS is for you! Manatees, otters, and fish of all sorts may be just a few of the wildlife you encounter while skimming down one of Florida's incredible rivers. THE DRIFTERS will renew your energy & increase your praise as you appreciate the workmanship of God while you enjoy another one of His masterpiece creations. It's incredible what God can do in our lives when we take time to rest and be still. Prayer, fellowship and a God-awesome Christian atmosphere will help make THE DRIFTERS a blessing to your life.

 
 
 
 

THE DRIFTERS (WEEKI WACHEE RIVER)

 

EVENT:
THE DRIFTERS Inner Tubing Trip (Weeki Wachee River)
SPIRITUAL THEME:
TBD
DATE:
May 8, 2010 (Sat)
 
ATTENTION!!
DUE TO LOW PARTICIPATION THE DRIFTERS INNER TUBING TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! SORRY =(
START TIME:
9:30am (be at the tubing TAKE-OUT point by 9:30am)
ENDING TIME:
3:00pm
LOCATION:
Weeki Wachee River - Spring Hill, FL 34606
(Meet at Rogers Park near concession area)
ADDRESS:
Rogers Park - 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
[MAP & PARK INFO(GPS: 28°31.928'N;  82°37.650'W)
COST PER PERSON:
$20 (includes tubes, entrance fees, lunch, and more)
(add $3 parking fee per vehicle if you are driving)
TO REGISTER: Call or email to sign-up! Pay online or by check to lock-in your spot.
TRIP DIRECTOR: Doug Garner
CANCEL DATE: May 3, 2010 (if minimum number of participants is not met)
MIN. PEOPLE NEEDED: 10
MAX. PEOPLE: 40
AGE RANGE: 8 years old & older
REQUIRED WAIVERS:
[Please print & complete prior to arrival]
(Any participant under 18 must
also have parent/ guardian
sign each waiver)
PHOTO ALBUMS: Click here to see some pictures from previous trips.

ABOUT WEEKI WACHEE RIVER
River: Weeki Wachee River <> Location: Spring Hill, FL <> Tube Duration: 4 hrs
Sun Exposure: 85% <> Water Temp: 72 degrees F
 
"The Seminole Indians named the spring "Weeki Wachee," which means "little spring" or "winding river." The springhead is so deep that the bottom has never been found. Each day, more than 117 million gallons of clear, fresh 72-degree water bubbles up out of subterranean caverns. Deep in the spring, the surge of the current is so strong that it can knock a scuba diver's mask off. The basin of the spring is 100 feet wide with limestone sides and there the current runs a strong five miles an hour. The Weeki Wachee River winds its way 12 miles to the Gulf of Mexico."
 
- An excerpt from Weeki Wachee State Park
 
 
ABOUT OUR INNER TUBES
Coleman Deluxe River Tube with Cooler
 
  • 47" diameter
  • Built-in 6"x9" cooler
  • Built-in cupholder
  • 300D polyester cover
  • 15-gauge PVC
  • Snap 'N' Stay system lets you attach multiple products together
 
 
AGENDA OVERVIEW
SATURDAY
TBA
ABOUT LUNCH & SNACKS
We will eat lunch during our inner tubing trip. A sample menu for this type of trip may include your choice of sandwiches (turkey or chicken salad w/ sliced cheese or peanut butter & jelly) on whole grain bread served with chips. Typical beverages: water & lemonade. A typical snack during canoeing may be granola bars.
 
We don't supply a lot of snacks so bring them if you need them. Participants are usually hungry during canoeing. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs we will try to accommodate, but we need to know in advance (you may want to bring a few supplemental meals).
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full time guides, inner tubes, lunch & drinks, small snacks, Christ-centered devotional, a lifelong memory!
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Additional snacks, water bottles, any meals during transit, items listed on checklist (see below).
PAYMENT OPTIONS
REMINDER: THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 40 PAID PARTICIPANTS!! GTD events can be paid for with cash, checks, or debit/credit cards (online only). Click on the following links for more information or to make a payment.
 
 

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
GTD
1.888.697.2479 (GTD Main Office - Toll Free)
727-394-9483 (GTD Main Office)
727-692-0250 (GTD On-Call cell phone)
727-692-5296 (GTD Adventure Trip Director cell phone - Doug Garner)

 
 
THE DRIFTERS TRIP CHECKLIST
CLOTHING & GEAR
WARNING: Extended exposure to cold water may result in hypothermia especially for smaller children & those with very low body fat. Also, there is very little shade along the river so bring plenty of sunscreen to prevent sunburns.
 
[  ] Swimsuit
[  ] Shade Hat
[  ] Sunglasses
[  ] Sunscreen / Lip Balm (you may want to bring an extra T-shirt for sun protection)
[  ] Sandals, Watershoes, or Flip Flops
[  ] Towel
[  ] Change of Clothes (Shorts, Shirt, Underwear, Footwear)
[  ] Plastic Bag (for wet clothes)
[  ] 1 Zip-Lock Bags (very handy)
[  ] Water Bottle(s) (you will need approx 30-70 ounces of fluids)
[  ] Energy Bars / Favorite Snacks
[  ] Goggles, Mask, Snorkel, Fins (optional, but highly recommended)
[  ] Waterproof Camera (optional)
[  ] Money (snacks, food, payments, etc) (make checks payable to "GTD")
[  ] Eyeglasses with Strap / Contacts (if applicable)
[  ] Any Necessary Meds (if applicable)
[  ]  GTD WAIVER(S) 1 & 2  (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)
DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables
 


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