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Sunrise on Santa Fe: Paddle the Longest Day into Light
A 2-hour guided kayak outing from Flatwater Fitness & Fun in Augusta that pairs an early-morning lake paddle at sunrise on the summer solstice with coffee and a continental breakfast on shore.
Sunrise on Santa Fe: Paddle the Longest Day into Light.
On the summer solstice, Flatwater Fitness & Fun runs a short, deliberate morning on Santa Fe Lake: a calm paddle timed to meet the sun as it rises over glassy water, followed by coffee and a light continental breakfast on shore. The experience is compact and social—photographs, quiet stretches of paddling, and an easy shore-side finish make for an uncluttered start to the longest day of the year.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Solstice Sunrise over the Lake
This tour is built around watching the sun climb over Santa Fe Lake on the longest day of the year—an experience described by the operator as gorgeous and the focal point of the outing.
A Serene Paddle to Start the Day
Participants get a chance to paddle on the lake during the sunrise portion of the tour, combining gentle exercise with opportunities for photography and quiet observation.
Coffee and a Continental Finish on Shore
After the paddle the group returns to shore for a small continental breakfast and coffee—an informal way to close the two-hour outing and share images and impressions.
What the day feels like
How the morning unfolds
You meet at the Flatwater Fitness & Fun launch shortly before first light, push off for a measured paddle as the eastern horizon brightens, and then finish back on shore with coffee and a continental spread—pictures taken, stories traded, the commute for the day still ahead.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and what the operator has (or has not) specified about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a two-hour outing that begins at 5:45 AM on the day of the summer solstice; participants should be at the launch site ahead of time for check-in.
Meet at the Flatwater Fitness & Fun launch at 11367 SW Shore Dr, Santa Fe Lake; arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete check-in and waivers.
No formal equipment list was provided in the supplied materials; come dressed for early-morning conditions and bring any personal items you need for a short paddle and photography.
The tour concludes on shore with coffee and a continental breakfast provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Summer Solstice Sunrise Tour?
The tour runs for approximately 2 hours.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at the Flatwater Fitness & Fun launch site at 11367 SW Shore Dr, Santa Fe Lake; arrive at least 15 minutes before the 5:45 AM start time.
What happens on the tour?
Participants paddle on the lake for the sunrise, then finish on shore with coffee and a continental breakfast.
When does the tour start?
The program starts at 5:45 AM on the day of the summer solstice; plan to arrive early for check-in.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes—coffee and a continental breakfast are provided on shore at the end of the tour.