Welcome To

Florida Paddling Trails Association

MEMBERSHIP SIGNUP

The Florida Paddling Trails Association is a completely volunteer-run non-profit organization of waterway lovers who support paddling in Florida. Your continued support helps us promote thoughtful use and stewardship of Florida’s water trails while serving as a resource and voice for paddlers.

What’s Included

Florida’s Official Paddling Community!

Congratulations! You are now connected to a statewide network of paddlers and the businesses, clubs, agencies, and local communities here to support you.

You Support Youth Paddling Education

Your membership and FPTA Store purchase support the Taylor Howard Youth Paddling Fund which supports youth paddling programs around the state.

Manage Your Own FPTA Account

FPTA’s Membership software provides you with the ability to download your membership card, verify when your membership payment is due, and manage your membership payments, renewals and profile.

Discounts from FPTA Business Members

Use your membership card to receive a discount from outfitters, paddle education instructors, and more! The list is growing!

Members-only Access

Whether you’re paddling the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (CT) or more than 11,000 miles of FPTA’s documented paddling trails, members receive access to FPTA CT Trail Angel Network and to Region Directors, who are experienced and knowledgeable and can answer your paddling-related questions.

State-wide Paddling Events

Receive FPTA Member-only invitation and a discounted rate on local and state-wide FPTA paddling, and education events, including FPTA’s Annual PaddleFest and the Circumnavigational Trail Reunion.

Membership options

ATTENTION NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS: If you are signing up for a new Business Membership and you would like to offer our FPTA members a discount for your goods or services, please go to the Deal block on the Sign Up pages and under Title, add Discount, and in Description add “Discounts offered to FPTA members with a current Membership Card.” Then Save.

NEW MEMBERS: If you have any issues signing up for your membership, please email Deb.Akin@floridapaddlingtrails.com.

Note: Please keep a record of your password as it will be necessary to access your Account to Renew your membership or change your profile. Your Membership Card with your Membership Number should be available to download within 48 - 72 Hours.

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FPTA’s mission is to develop paddling trails, protect the environment along those trails, and be a resource and voice for paddlers.