Kayak Simpson Creek to Nassau Sound and Boneyard Beach Register

Date and Time:
Wed, Aug 6, 2025; 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Northeast Florida Group

Location: 13030 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226, USA

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Event Organizers:
Marcel Bernier
   mbernierfl@gmail.com
   (904) 9293963

We will paddle on Simpson Creek to the white sand beaches on Nassau Sound.

We will launch about 10:30 am from PADL Ameila, paddle north on Simpson Creek with the lowering tide, get out of our kayaks to take a break and an optional swim when we arrive at a sand bar on Nassau Sound after paddling over an hour and then paddle north towards Boneyard Beach about an hour where we will get out of our kayaks for lunch, an optional swim and an optional walk at Drftwood Beach. We will then paddle back to PADL Amelia for over an hour with the rising tide.

Please arrive about 10:00 am so we can launch about 10:30 am.

Please do not sign up for this paddle if you are a beginning kayaker, you are not comfortable paddling in 2 - 3 foot swells, or if you have an inflatable kayak, a folding kayak or a recreational kayak that does not have water tight, sealed compartments, because these kayaks can sink.

Total time on water and land: 4.5 - 5 hours

Total distance: 9 - 10 miles (with the current)

Low tide: 1:10 pm

Level: Moderate (experienced intermediate)

Cost: PADL Amelia charges $5 plus sales tax to launch your kayak. The fee is waived if you show PADL Amelia your annual Florida State Park Pass.

Bring: PFD (You must WEAR the PFD!), whistle, water, sunscreen, lunch

Additional Directions: To get to PADL Amelia from I-295, take Exit 41 Heckscher Drive, and drive east about 14 miles to PADL Amelia.