The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program in partnership with Wayne Adventures is offering free therapeutic kayak tours for local veterans, with a special focus on those living with PTSD.
Organizers are registering kayakers, as well as seeking volunteers to assist with the program on the waters of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries.
“I want to share with others what water means to me — its unique ability to calm my mind and nourish my spirit,” said Wayne Douchkoff, program guide and owner of Wayne Adventures. “These trips are about more than kayaking—they’re about creating space for healing, understanding, and renewal.”
Several Saturday outings will also include coastal cleanups.
Outing dates are:
- Jan. 17, Whitaker Bayou;
- Feb. 14, Bowlees Creek;
- March 7, Philippi Estate Park;
- April 18 – Neal Preserve;
- May 16, Ken Thompson Park;
- June 13, Robinson Preserve.
For more information about kayaking or volunteering, email Douchkoff at wdouchkoff@aol.com.
For more information about SBEP, go to sarasotabay.org or call 941-955-8085.