Geocaching is hot. As in, it’s not just for computer geeks or gadget freaks. It’s for outdoors lovers and, of course, that includes kayakers.

Geocaching is the sport where you are the search engine. It’s a combination of orienteering, treasure hunt and on-demand hide-and-seek. It sounds simple enough – you go online to obtain a longitude and latitude of a cache. That’s typically a hidden logbook or some such thing. Then you use a GPS device to find it and “score.”

If the game doesn’t sound so simple, read on.

If the game sounds intriguing, read on.

If you’re a game guru, read on.

As part of the 4th annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, geocaching will take center stage on Sunday, Oct. 25, when The Resort at MarinaVillage located at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral hosts the Geo Paddle.

It’s going to be a lot of fun for novices and experts alike. It’s happening thanks to Bass Pro Shops, Cat County 107.1 and The Resort at MarinaVillage.

Check it out:

GEOCACHING EVENT COMPETITION INFORMATION
9 a.m. – noon
Beginner/Novice Geocaching
Course to include maps
Noon – 3 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Geocaching
Course to include GPS navigation

ACTIVITY INFORMATION
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Food and beverage sales from Marker 92 Restaurant
Music provided by Cat Country 107.1 radio station.
Introduction to geocaching workshops
Kayak, canoe and outdoor vendor display
Free parking and free launch site
Kayak rentals available via Kayak Excursions at: 239-297-7011
Outdoor gear clinic and demonstrations
Fishing and fly fishing clinics and demonstrations
Kayak and canoe clinic and demonstrations
Open house and “sneak peak” tours of The Resort at MarinaVillage
Complimentary chair massages from the Esterra Spa & Salon

The geocaching event competition requires registration. The ongoing activities are free and open to the public. You can get the 411 by visiting the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival site online. Click on schedule and scroll down to Oct. 25.

Here’s another thought: Why not make a day of it and kayak to the site? MarinaVillage at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral - GPS Coordinates (N 26 32 14 W 82 00 06). It’s on Phase 3 of the blueway map as well.